Venezuela Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Venezuela

Note: Entry rules are subject to change. The Embassy of Venezuela in Washington, D.C. and consulates in the United States are not open.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of departure from Venezuela.
• Blank pages: At least one blank passport page is required for entry and exit stamps.
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• Visa requirement: U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Venezuela. Contact the Venezuelan Embassy in Mexico at +52 55 5203 4233 ror information about visa services.
• Visa issuance: Visas must be obtained in advance from a Venezuelan embassy or consulate. Visa on arrival is not available. You may need a letter of invitation, proof of accommodation, and financial documents when applying.

Entry Procedures

• Return/onward ticket: Proof of onward or return travel may be required at entry.
• Proof of accommodation/funds: Immigration may request hotel reservations and evidence of sufficient funds.
• Entry stamp: Make sure your passport is stamped on entry; failure to do so can lead to fines or detention upon departure.
• Airport security: Expect long delays and extensive security checks at major airports such as Simón Bolívar International Airport.

Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccinations: No routine vaccinations are required for entry from the U.S.
• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a country with yellow fever risk.
• Medical care: The healthcare system has severely deteriorated. Bring all needed prescription medication and consider medical evacuation insurance.
• COVID-19: There are no COVID-related entry requirements (no testing or proof of vaccination as of 2025).

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: Minors traveling alone or with only one parent must present a notarized travel authorization from the non-traveling parent(s), translated into Spanish and authenticated by a Venezuelan consulate.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently has a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, and the risk of wrongful detention.
• Currency declaration: Travelers must declare if carrying over $10,000 USD or equivalent in cash or monetary instruments.
• Consular services: There is no U.S. Embassy in Caracas. The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá (Colombia) provides limited consular services for U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
• Overstays: Overstaying your visa can result in heavy fines, detention, and bans on future entry.