How Long Can I Stay in Venezuela?
Complete guide for UK passport holders. Last verified 2026-02-04.
Maximum Stay
Up to 90 days
At a Glance
Duration
Up to 90 days
per visit
Visa Type
Tourist Card (Visa-Free by Air)
Entry Requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months after date you plan to leave
- Tourist card issued on arrival by air
- Must show return or onward travel ticket
- Residents: both passport and resident visa/permit must be valid on arrival
Important Things to Know
Overland or sea arrival: may need visa in advance - contact Venezuelan embassy/consulate
Overstaying allowed time = arrest and fine when trying to leave
Work-related visits (paid/unpaid) including NGO, journalism, documentary/film, volunteering require visa
Study or internship requires visa
Dual Venezuelan nationals: must use Venezuelan identity documents for entry/departure
May not allow departure without valid Venezuelan passport
Children travelling unaccompanied, with guardian, or one parent need travel permit from non-travelling parent(s)
Permit available from local SAREN office or Court for Children and Adolescents
Overseas residents: get permit from Venezuelan embassy/consulate
Child must carry permit while travelling in country and at departure
May be denied exit without permit
Yellow fever certificate required if entering from Brazil
Must declare goods including personal luggage over 1,000 USD - may pay import tax if goods appear new
Declare cash/travellers cheques over 10,000 USD - pay tax on excess
Local banknotes in short supply - use card payments, bank transfers, US dollars
May need multiple card transaction attempts due to poor connectivity
Western Union available through Grupo Zoom branches if cards don't work
Can I Extend My Stay?
Can apply for extension up to 90 days before tourist card and entry stamp expire - apply at SAIME office (main regional office if resident)
Additional Information
Tourist card for air arrivals; may need visa for overland entry. Complex children travel permit requirements. Currency issues - cards/USD preferred.
Official Sources
UK Government Foreign Travel Advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/entry-requirementsLast verified: 2026-02-04
Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling, as visa policies can change.
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