Venezuelan visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Venezuela for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Venezuela for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Venezuela e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Venezuela visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Venezuela tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Venezuela.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Venezuela.
If you are looking for Venezuela visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Venezuela nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Venezuela in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 11 minutes)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Venezuela in Boston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 41 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Venezuela in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Venezuela in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Venezuela in Miami, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 41 minutes)
- New Orleans: The Consulate General of Venezuela in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 41 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Venezuela in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 41 minutes)
Venezuela visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Venezuela diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Venezuela from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 102,753 | N/A |
| 2009 | 82,614 | -19.60% |
| 2010 | 77,322 | -6.41% |
| 2011 | 87,465 | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 145,236 | 66.05% |
| 2013 | 144,942 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 125,979 | -13.08% |
| 2015 | 115,983 | -7.93% |
| 2016 | 88,347 | -23.83% |
| 2017 | 62,769 | -28.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Venezuela & United States comparison
Venezuela's area is approximately 882,050 km2 (340,561 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 10.37 times bigger than Venezuela.
As of December 2025, Venezuela's population is ~28.0 million people - 312,729,393 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Venezuela & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Venezuela | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 28,037,836 | 340,767,229 | 312.7 million fewer people live in Venezuela than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 112 | 273 | Venezuela has 161 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 88 | 134 | Venezuela passport holders visit 46 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 137 | 1147 | Venezuelan hosts 1010 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Venezuela in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Venezuela in 2017 was approximately 62,769.
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