South Africa
Venezuela
Venezuela visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Venezuela admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Venezuelan citizens travelling to South Africa
VenezuelaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Venezuela
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.
For a trip from South Africa to Venezuela, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Venezuela
South African citizens may stay in Venezuela for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Venezuela.
Venezuela’s neighbours for South African citizens
Guyana and Brazil admit South African citizens visa-free.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Venezuelan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Venezuela.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Venezuela admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Venezuela?
South African citizens can stay in Venezuela for up to 90 days.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Venezuelan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Venezuela without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.