Venezuela
Venezuela is replete with stunning natural wonders and sights such as countless national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The world's tallest waterfall, the Angel Falls, is found here. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 2 September 2026:
If you arrive by air, you can stay for up to 90 days visa-free on a ‘tourist card’, issued on arrival. You must show your return or onward travel ticket.
If you’re arriving overland or by sea, you may need to get a visa in advance. Contact the nearest Venezuelan embassy or consulate for advice.
You can apply for an extension of up to 90 days before your tourist card and entry stamp expire. Apply and pay the fee at any SAIME (immigration service) office (in Spanish). If you live in Venezuela, you must apply at the main regional SAIME office of the state where you are living.
If you overstay your allowed time, you may be arrested and fined when trying to leave Venezuela.
If you aren’t visiting for tourism, you must get a visa before travelling to Venezuela. It must be related to the purpose and duration of your stay. This includes visits related to work of any nature, whether paid or unpaid, including for:
Passport validity
To enter Venezuela, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
If you’re a resident in Venezuela, both your passport and resident visa or permit must be valid at the time of your arrival.
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Your embassy in Venezuela
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Venezuela's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Venezuela
- Currency
- Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)
- Time
- UTC−4
- Tue 08:35 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types A, B · 120 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +58
- Languages
- Spanish
- Capital
- Caracas
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.