Americas
Venezuela
- Capital
- Caracas
- Population
- 28,516,896
- Currency
- Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)
- Calling code
- +58
- Languages
- Spanish
- 81missions
- 48embassies
- 22consulates
- 10honorary consulates
Venezuela
Embassies and consulates in Venezuela
embassies in Caracas
Diplomatic missions from 48 countries are based in Venezuela, 81 missions in all (48 embassies, 22 consulates, 10 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 48 embassies are in the capital, Caracas. Consulates are also found in Ciudad Guayana, Maracaibo and Barinas.
Map
All missions in Venezuela
Other cities in Venezuela
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Outside Caracas, missions are found in Ciudad Guayana (4), Maracaibo (3), Barinas (3), Valencia (2), Barcelona (2), Barquisimeto (1), Maturín (1) and Maracay (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Argentina 1 embassy1 -
Bolivia 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chile 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
China 1 embassy2 -
Colombia 1 embassy · 4 consulates5 -
Costa Rica 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Denmark 1 embassy1 -
Ecuador 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Greece 1 embassy1 -
Guyana 1 embassy1 -
Haiti 1 embassy1 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy · 5 consulates · 6 honorary consulates12 -
Japan 1 embassy1
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Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Mexico 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 -
Paraguay 1 embassy1 -
Peru 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Poland 1 embassy · 2 honorary consulates3 -
Portugal 1 embassy · 3 consulates4 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Suriname 1 embassy1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Syria 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Uruguay 1 embassy1 -
Vietnam 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Venezuela
Venezuela visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 74 can enter visa-free and 124 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Venezuela.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Venezuela
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 361 | 256 | 77 | 22.0% | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 518 | 448 | 41 | 8.4% | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 751 | 663 | 15 | 2.2% | 20.1% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 643 | 567 | 0.9% |
| Italy | 40 | 38 | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 20 | 19 | 5.0% |
| Germany | 16 | 14 | – |
| France | 14 | 11 | – |
| Netherlands | 11 | 7 | – |
| Switzerland | 6 | 6 | – |
| Poland | 1 | 1 | – |
Schengen consulates in Venezuela received 751 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 663 visas. 2.2% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 6.1 points from 8.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 45% compared with 2024 (518).
Most applications went to Spain (643), Italy (40), Portugal (20) and Germany (16).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Venezuela.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Venezuela
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 61,758 | 40,303 |
| Student (F, M) | 732 | 351 |
| Exchange (J) | 341 | 143 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2,474 | 1,787 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 515 | 324 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 194 | 156 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 498 | 237 |
| Other | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 66,519 | 43,303 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 37.4% | 48.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 43,303 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Venezuela, the 36th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 93%, work and treaty visas 4%. That is 35% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (66,519).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Venezuela received 915, 97% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 48.2% for citizens of Venezuela in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 37.4%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Venezuela’s own missions abroad
Venezuela’s embassies abroad (87)
Venezuela itself has 87 missions abroad, in 68 countries. Its largest networks are in Spain (5), Brazil (3), Colombia (3), Germany (3) and Portugal (3).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Eve
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 48 embassies are in the capital, Caracas. The largest foreign networks in Venezuela are those of Italy (12), Colombia (5), Portugal (4), Brazil (3) and Chile (3).
Travel advice for Venezuela
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Venezuela: the US State Department rates Venezuela at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela (updated 14 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Venezuela (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Venezuela?
Italy, with 12 missions, followed by Colombia (5).
Do I need a visa for Venezuela?
Of 198 passports, 74 can enter visa-free and 124 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Venezuela; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Venezuela closed?
On Venezuela’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026.