Travelers need a visa to visit Venezuela for Business or Tourism. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Venezuela.

Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Venezuela. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, an original notarized letter of invitation will be requested.

Travelers need a valid passport to enter Venezuela. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Venezuela.

Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Venezuela.
Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00 and cover the entire duration of stay.

Travelers should consider:

• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
• Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas;
• Routine vaccines including Measles;
• Yellow Fever vaccination for certain areas. Yellow Fever Vaccination is not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to the following areas: all areas above 2300 meters in the states of Merida, Trujillo and Tachira, the states of Falcon and Lara, Margarita Island, the capital city of Caracas, and the city of Valencia. Yellow Fever Vaccination is generally not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to the following areas: Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda, Vargas and Yaracuy, and the Distrito Federal. Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting areas not mentioned above.

Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

• Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.