Venezuela
Canada
Canada visa for Venezuelan citizens
Entry requirement
Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Venezuela
- Embassy of Canada in Caracas
Avenida Sur Altamira, 1060 Caracas
Canada has 1 mission in Venezuela, with its embassy in Caracas.
Canadian citizens travelling to Venezuela
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Venezuelan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Venezuelan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Venezuelan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Venezuelan citizens apply
In Venezuela, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Caracas, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Venezuelan citizens
The United States requires Venezuelan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Venezuela
Canadian citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Venezuela and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Venezuela?
The Canadian embassy in Venezuela is in Caracas.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.
Can Venezuelan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Canada 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.