Basic Travel Requirements for Emiratis visiting
Venezuela
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Venezuelan Visa.
- An international passport valid at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- A well completed and signed visa application form.
- If applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians are to sign the form.
- Passport-size 2 x 2” photograph taken on a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support for the entire duration of stay.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to UAE.
- Travel medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the applicants purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Venezuela Visa for Emiratis
Facts about Venezuela
Venezuela has the most beautiful landscape in South America. In fact, only a few countries in the world have this natural beauty. The country has Caribbean coastline, idyllic islands, grasslands teeming with wildlife and not to forget the world’s highest waterfall, The Angel Falls. The most popular tourist destination for enjoyment in the country is Margarita Island which has modern infrastructure, castles, fortresses, and beautiful beaches which are good for extreme sport. Visiting Venezuela is also very cheap because of the black-market value of the dollar. It is also noteworthy to mention that it is not entirely safe to visit the country at this time.
Tourists are restricted from entering Venezuela with $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. On exit, it is compulsory to declare the same amount. Drug trafficking is a very serious offense in Venezuela and it attracts very long prison sentences and hefty fines.
Types of Venezuela Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 15 days | 180 days |
| Student visa | 7 days | 2 – 3 years |
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 72 hours |
General Requirements for Venezuela Visa
- An international passport valid at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- A well completed and signed visa application form.
- If applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians are to sign the form.
- Passport-size 2 x 2” photograph taken on a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support for the entire duration of stay.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to UAE.
- Travel medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the applicants purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Venezuela Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for persons who want to go to Venezuela for business reasons.
- This visa is given to merchants, executives, representatives of companies or industries who wish to carry out commercial, financial or other profitable activities related to their profession while in Venezuela.
- You can attend seminars, business meetings, conferences and workshops with this visa while in Venezuela.
- This visa cannot be extended after its expiration.
- The applicant is to submit their residence permit which must be translated into Spanish and apostilled.
- Proof of payment of Income-tax for the last 3 months is to be submitted.
- Company registration certificates and license is to be submitted along with the company bank statement of the last 6 months.
- You are expected to submit a copy of any valid Identification card or document.
- If you are going to be working independently, you should ensure that you are in possession of an authenticated document stating the activities you will be involved in while in Venezuela.
- You are to submit and be in possession of your certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
- You are to submit a letter of invitation from the inviting company in Venezuela.
- The letter should state the duration and purpose of your visit and contain the valid contact information of the company in Venezuela.
- A letter from your employer in UAE is required.
- The letter must state your job position and the name and address of the company to be contacted in Venezuela.
- Proof of a clean criminal record of the applicant is also to be submitted.
- You are to submit documentation from a reputable medical facility in UAE stating that you have no contagious disease/illness that will be harmful to public health.
Venezuela Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This student visa is issued to persons who are traveling to Venezuela because they have been given admission into any Venezuelan institution, coming for internship purposes or to learn skills or professions.
- A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted to study in should be provided.
- A No-Objection Certificate(NOC) from the institution the student is currently enrolled in is required.
- Applicants of this visa should ensure they submit certificates and transcripts of the previous schools they attended.
- Applicants of this visa should ensure that they have a medical report that indicates that they are free from contagious diseases.
- Proof of sufficient funds to pay the tuition fee and any other extra cost that may arise while in the institution is required.
- Minors applying for this visa should be in possession of their original birth certificate and a letter of consent signed by both parents.
- International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever is to be submitted.
- You are not allowed to take up any form of employment while studying in Venezuela.
- This visa covers the duration of the applicant’s study program.
- Proof of payment of visa application fees is required.
Venezuela Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for people who wish to enter Venezuela for the purpose of leisure, recreation, relaxation and visitation of family and friends.
- People who want to visit Venezuela for health, cultural, artistic, scientific, or sports purposes are also eligible to apply for this visa.
- A letter from your employer printed on the company’s letterhead should be provided.
- The letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Venezuela.
- The letter from your employer must state your job position and salary level.
- Documentationshowing ties to UAE.
- Minor applicants are to provide a copy of their parents’ passport and a letter of authorization signed by both parents.
- They are also to provide an original copy of their birth certificate which must be translated into Spanish.
- Venezuela’s child protection law mandates that minors of any nationality traveling alone or with only one parent or a third party must provide notarized authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian.
- Proof that the applicant has no contagious disease should be provided by a reputable medical facility in UAE.
- It is advisable for tourists to walk or travel in groups throughout their entire stay in Venezuela.
- Journalists are allowed into Venezuela with this visa type.
- Journalists coming into Venezuela must have proper accreditation or they will be detained or deported.
- In Venezuela, it is illegal to take pictures of sensitive buildings such as the presidential palace, military bases, government buildings, and airports.
- You are not allowed to take up any form of employment while in Venezuela.
- If denied this visa, you can reapply after three months.
Venezuela Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for persons who want to transit through Venezuela to their destination country.
- This visa is a single-entry visa and is valid for 72 hours.
- A double-entry visa is issued if stated that the applicant must transit through Venezuela again.
- Applicants of this visa are expected to submit a copy of their confirmed flight ticket.
- They are also expected to submit a copy of the visa and entry permit into their final destination country.
- A medical certificate issued by a reputable medical institution in UAE stating the applicant has no contagious disease is to be submitted as well.
- Minors applying for this visa are to ensure that the original copy of their birth certificate is submitted.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee for transit through Venezuela is also to be submitted.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- All documents to be submitted must be translated into Spanish.
Venezuela Visa Fees
Business visa
288.00 (USD)
Student visa
60.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Transit visa
30.00 (USD)
Venezuela Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Al Karama Street, Sector 12, 24 Street, Villa 32 P.O. Box 60925
www.embavenez-uae.org
secretaria@embavenez-uae.org
(+971) 2-445-2240