Canada
Venezuela
Venezuela visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Venezuela.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Venezuela visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at misionvenezuela.org
Which Venezuela visa?
Venezuelan missions in Canada
- Embassy of Venezuela in Ottawa
32 Range Road, Ottawa K1N 8J4
Venezuela has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Canada
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Travel advice for Venezuela
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Canada to Venezuela, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Venezuela
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Venezuela is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Venezuelan embassy in Ottawa, or to a visa centre acting for Venezuela; fees, documents and processing times are published by Venezuela.
Venezuela’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Guyana and Colombia admit Canadian citizens visa-free.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Venezuela.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Venezuela.
Where is the Venezuelan embassy in Canada?
The Venezuelan embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for Venezuela obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.