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Electronic Tourist Visa

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Source check: all 6 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Electronic tourist visa for recreation, health or non-profit activities in Venezuela.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyOne-year multiple-entry visa; stays up to 90 days.
Processing time
The public electronic-visas page does not publish a fixed decision clock; apply before firm travel commitments.
Government fees
Confirm the current fee in Cancilleria Digital or with the serving consulate before payment.
Typical duration
One-year multiple-entry visa; stays up to 90 days.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗

In short

As of 29 June 2026, the Electronic Tourist Visa for Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is an unsponsored Venezuela immigration route. Sources: official Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela government pages, reviewed 29 June 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/venezuela/electronic-tourist-visa#answer

What is the Electronic Tourist Visa in Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela?

Electronic Tourist Visa is an unsponsored Venezuela route. Indicative government fees are Confirm the current fee in Cancilleria Digital or with the serving consulate before payment; indicative processing time is The public electronic-visas page does not publish a fixed decision clock; apply before firm travel commitments; typical duration is One-year multiple-entry visa; stays up to 90 days. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section on 29 June 2026.

Overview

Venezuela publishes visa category guidance through its consular network and migration/foreigner renewal guidance through SAIME. The France consular section is used here because it exposes a complete official route set and current electronic-visa guidance; applicants should still confirm local filing mechanics with the Venezuelan consulate serving their residence. The official electronic-visas page lists a Tourist Visa (T) for recreation, health or activities without profit motive. It says the visa is valid for one year with multiple entries and permits stays up to 90 days. The application starts through Cancilleria Digital and requires a passport with at least six months validity, white-background photo, application form, economic solvency, hotel reservation or invitation letter, criminal-record certificate and flight itinerary.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the correct Venezuelan visa category and local consular jurisdiction.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the standard visa evidence plus the category-specific documents.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the official consular or electronic channel and pay only through the stated official method.

  4. After approval

    Wait for authorization or visa issuance before making non-refundable travel commitments.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Electronic Tourist Visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Electronic Tourist Visa instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Venezuela

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ApplyApplicant
    Start through Cancilleria Digital ↗

    Use this official Venezuelan source to confirm current requirements, fees, timing and filing channel before submitting. Venezuela publishes visa category guidance through its consular network and migration/foreigner renewal guidance through SAIME. The France consular section is used here because it exposes a complete official route set and current electronic-visa guidance; applicants should still confirm local filing mechanics with the Venezuelan consulate serving their residence.

    Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores · verified

  2. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read official electronic visa guidance ↗

    Use this official Venezuelan source to confirm current requirements, fees, timing and filing channel before submitting. Venezuela publishes visa category guidance through its consular network and migration/foreigner renewal guidance through SAIME. The France consular section is used here because it exposes a complete official route set and current electronic-visa guidance; applicants should still confirm local filing mechanics with the Venezuelan consulate serving their residence.

    Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long can a Venezuela electronic tourist visa stay last?+

The official page says the Tourist Visa is valid for one year with multiple entries and permits stays up to 90 days.

Where does the electronic tourist visa application start?+

The official page directs applicants to start at Cancilleria Digital.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section

Last checked: 29 June 2026

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