United Kingdom
Venezuela
Venezuela visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 the United Kingdom
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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.
For a trip from the United Kingdom 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Venezuela
British citizens may stay in Venezuela for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Venezuela.
Venezuela’s neighbours for British citizens
Guyana, Brazil and Colombia admit British citizens visa-free.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
British citizens do not need a visa for Venezuela: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can British citizens stay in Venezuela?
British citizens can stay in Venezuela for up to 90 days.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?
Yes, British 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.