Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela · residence general
Rentista Visa
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Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Venezuelan rentista visa for non-migrants living from lawful foreign income or pension.
- Processing time
- The public page does not publish a fixed decision clock.
- Government fees
- Consular rights are paid by bank transfer for the indicated amount.
- Typical duration
- Confirm validity in the issued visa and any SAIME renewal.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 29 June 2026, the Rentista Visa for Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is an unsponsored Venezuela immigration route. Sources: official Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela government pages, reviewed 29 June 2026.
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What is the Rentista Visa in Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela?
Rentista Visa is an unsponsored Venezuela route. Indicative government fees are Consular rights are paid by bank transfer for the indicated amount; indicative processing time is The public page does not publish a fixed decision clock; typical duration is Confirm validity in the issued visa and any SAIME renewal. 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 consular rentista page says the route is granted to non-migrants living from lawful rents or pension, with monthly income equivalent to USD 1,200 generated abroad. It says accompanying family members require proof of more than USD 500 fixed monthly income per accompanying person. SAIME renewal guidance repeats the USD 1,200 monthly income benchmark for lawful rents or pension.
Additional sources
Primary source
SAIME foreigner procedures ↗ · Servicio Administrativo de Identificacion, Migracion y Extranjeria (SAIME)
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Primary source
Venezuela visa procedure - France consular section ↗ · Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant lives from lawful rents or pension generated abroad.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- ✓The applicant can show at least USD 1,200 monthly income, plus over USD 500 monthly per accompanying family member.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- ✓The applicant promises not to exercise paid or lucrative activity in Venezuela.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
Common blockers
- !An incomplete file; the consular procedure page says incomplete files are refused.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- !Filing without an appointment or outside the serving consular channel.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- !Treating visa submission as automatic approval; the procedure page says lodging a complete file does not guarantee issuance.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- !Buying movable or immovable property as the basis for a visa, which the consular procedure page says is not a valid visa motive.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Statement of motives and handwritten no-work promise.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- ·Retirement certificate/tax notice where retired.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
- ·Official financial-resource certificate, bank certificate and criminal-record letter issued within three months.Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the correct Venezuelan visa category and local consular jurisdiction.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the standard visa evidence plus the category-specific documents.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official consular or electronic channel and pay only through the stated official method.
After approval
Wait for authorization or visa issuance before making non-refundable travel commitments.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Rentista 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
- Official guidanceApplicantCheck standard Venezuela visa procedure ↗
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
What income does Venezuela publish for the rentista visa?+
The official page states USD 1,200 per month generated abroad, plus more than USD 500 fixed monthly income for each accompanying family member.
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Primary source: Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section
Last checked: 29 June 2026