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Venezuela visa for US citizens

Visa required

US citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Venezuela visa?

All visa types for Venezuela

Venezuelan missions in the United States

All missions of Venezuela in the United States

Venezuela has 2 missions in the United States. Consulates: Houston and Chicago.

Venezuelan citizens travelling to the United States

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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.

US citizens planning a trip to Venezuela can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 US citizens can stay in Venezuela

How long US citizens may stay in Venezuela is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How US citizens apply

In the United States, applications go to Venezuela’s consulates in Houston and Chicago, or to a visa centre acting for Venezuela; fees, documents and processing times are published by Venezuela.

Venezuela’s neighbours for US citizens

Guyana and Colombia admit US citizens visa-free.

Venezuelan citizens travelling to the United States

Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and Venezuela.

Frequently asked questions

Do US citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

US citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.

Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United States?

Venezuelan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

Can US citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?

No; US citizens need a visa for Venezuela obtained in advance.

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.