What you will need: 

*As of July 2015, all applicants applying for a Venezuela Tourist Visa must submit the below requirements to the embassy in person. Washington Express Visas can not assist with Tourist Visas at this time.

1. U.S. Passport – You must provide your signed passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have a blank page available.
2. Venezuela Visa Application Forms – Please provide 2 (two) completed visa application form; click here for a .pdf of the application. Because the applications change on occasion, we’ve also provided a link to the Venezuelan Embassy website so you may get the most recent version directly from the Embassy website. The application forms must be filled out completely and have answers for all fields. It must display your full name as appears in your passport, and it must be signed.
3. Photographs – Please provide 2 (two) color, passport size photos. The photographs must be printed on photo paper, must be 2″ by 2″ and have a white background, and must have been taken in the last 6 months.
4. Demonstrate intention of non-emigration to a consular official.
5. Proof of economic conditions or other interests that suggest the requester intends to return to her or his home country.
6. Proof of bank account.
7. Proof of residence.
8. Proof of employment.
9. Documentation of any buildings, business or industries owned.
10. Documentation of any family members residing in Venezuela.

What you will need: 

The Venezuela Embassy will issue business visas to non-migrant business people, executives, representatives of businesses or industries and microentrepreneurs who wish to enter the country to conduct trade, commercial or financial activities and/or transactions, or any other legal for-profit activity related to their business.

It is recommended that applicants request their visa no less than 3 months before their expected travel date.

1. U.S. Passport – You must provide your signed passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have a blank page available.
2. Copies of the passport pages that show personal information, the expiration date and the photograph.
3. Venezuela Visa Application Forms – Please provide 2 (two) completed visa application form; click here for a .pdf of the application. Because the applications change on occasion, we’ve also provided a link to the Venezuelan Embassy website so you may get the most recent version directly from the Embassy website. The application forms must be filled out completely and have answers for all fields. It must display your full name as appears in your passport, and it must be signed.
4. Washington Express Visas Visa Request Form – filled out completely.
5. Photographs – Please provide 2 (two) color, passport size photos. The photographs must be printed on photo paper, must be 2″ by 2″ and have a white background, and must have been taken in the last 6 months.
6. A certificate of incorporation of the business in the U.S.
7. A letter of employment from the business in the U.S., which state the position of the applicant, purpose of the trip, the name and address of a contact person or company in Venezuela, the length of stay in the country and whom is responsible for expenses incurred during the stay.
8. A letter of invitation from a business in Venezuela (if applicable).
9. Copy of flight itinerary indicating the date of entry to and exit from Venezuela, the name of the airlines and the flight number.
10. If the applicant is the business owner or holds a majority of its shares, proof of this must be included.
11. If the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, she or he should present a copy of green card or document that establishes residency in the country.
12. Any other document the Consular Section deems pertinent.

Venezuela Consular Fees:

• Tourist Visa Fee – $30
• Business Visa Fee – $60

Washington Express Service/Fees:

• Regular Service (7 business days minimum): $220
• Non US Passport Holder: $220

See our Price List for detailed information about Service Fees and Shipping information.

*Please note, you can also fill out and submit your application for free (excluding embassy fees) by visiting the Venezuela Embassy website. We have no affiliation with any government embassy or agency.

Forward Documents To:
1001 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 710
Washington, DC 20036

We ask that you send the documents listed above via FedEx or UPS so the delivery can be tracked. Please call us at 202-393-3030 to let us know that your documents have been sent. See our Price List for detailed information about Service Fees and Shipping information.