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China visa for Venezuelan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

China requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ve.china-embassy.gov.cn

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Chinese missions in Venezuela

China has 1 mission in Venezuela, with its embassy in Caracas.

Chinese citizens travelling to Venezuela

ChinaVenezuela Visa required Venezuela visa for citizens of China

Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

For a trip from Venezuela to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Venezuelan citizens can stay in China

How long Venezuelan citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Caracas, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.

China’s neighbours for Venezuelan citizens

Russia admits Venezuelan citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Venezuelan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to Venezuela

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for China?

China requires Venezuelan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Chinese embassy in Venezuela?

The Chinese embassy in Venezuela is in Caracas.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

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

Can Venezuelan citizens enter China visa-free?

No; Venezuelan citizens need a visa for China 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.