Venezuela

• Indian passport holders require a visa to travel to Venezuela for tourism.

India is not included in Venezuela's current official list of nationalities exempt from a Tourist Visa. Indian citizens must therefore obtain a Tourist Visa before travelling

• The appropriate visa category for an Indian citizen travelling for holidays, recreation or other non-remunerated tourism activities is the Tourist Visa (T).

• The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months.

• The applicant must demonstrate residence in India or the country from which the visa application is being made.

• The applicant must provide two recent colour passport-size photographs, taken from the front.

• A bank letter is specifically required by the Embassy of Venezuela in India. The letter should show the account opening date, account number and current balance.

• A recent employment letter is specifically included in the Embassy's tourist visa requirements. It should state the applicant's employment period, position and salary.

• Where applicable, supporting documents relating to immovable property, business ownership, commercial interests, company ownership or industrial assets may be submitted as evidence of the applicant's economic circumstances and ties.

• The applicant must provide a copy of the return ticket, onward ticket or confirmed travel itinerary.

• Venezuela's Embassy in India also states that tourists should have a round-trip ticket corresponding to a stay that does not exceed the maximum 3-month tourism period.

• A hotel reservation is required where the traveller will stay in commercial accommodation.

• If the traveller will stay with a host in Venezuela, a letter of invitation may be submitted instead of the hotel booking.

• The Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifically describes the invitation option as a notarised invitation letter.

• A medical certificate issued by the health authority in the applicant's country of origin is specifically required for the Tourist Visa application. The exact format and acceptable issuing authority in India should be confirmed with the Embassy before obtaining the certificate.

• The applicant must establish sufficient financial resources for the proposed visit. The bank letter forms an important part of this assessment.

• Venezuela's tourist visa is for recreation, tourism, health-related visits and other activities that do not involve remuneration or profit. It must not be used for employment in Venezuela.

• Travel insurance is not listed as a mandatory document on the current Embassy of Venezuela in India Tourist Visa page. However, comprehensive travel medical insurance is recommended.

• The current Embassy of Venezuela in India tourism information also lists a Passenger Locator Form (FLP) among entry requirements for tourists. Travellers should verify the current form requirement shortly before departure.

• A specific vaccination certificate is not listed as a standard Tourist Visa application document on the current Embassy of Venezuela in India visa page.

• Health and vaccination requirements can nevertheless change depending on the traveller's recent travel history, transit countries and public-health regulations. These should be checked before departure.

• Applicants must pay the applicable Venezuelan consular visa fee. The exact amount currently payable in India should be confirmed with the Embassy before payment.

• The Embassy of Venezuela in India currently provides consular services by prior appointment.

• Visa approval does not guarantee admission into Venezuela. Final permission to enter remains subject to Venezuelan immigration authorities at the port of entry