Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share my whole experience with getting a visa for Venezuela. It’s not as simple as you might think, but it’s doable. I figured I’d write it all down since it might help someone else out there.
First off, I started by figuring out if I even needed a visa. Turns out, yeah, I did. So, I went online and started digging around about the visa requirements for my country. It was a bit of a headache just finding the right information, honestly. Lots of websites saying different things. Eventually, I found the official page, which was a relief.
Next, I had to gather all the documents. You know, the usual stuff like a valid passport, some forms filled out, and a bunch of other paperwork they asked for. I made sure my passport was good for a while because I heard they can be picky about that. Oh, and I had to get a recent photo taken. That was an adventure in itself, trying to find a place that does passport photos right.

Then came the fun part – the application. I found out I could apply online, which was great. Filled out all the forms online, uploaded my documents, and double-checked everything about a hundred times. Made sure my email address was correct because that’s how they contact you. I paid the application fee online too. They accepted a couple of different payment methods, so that was convenient.
After hitting submit, it was a waiting game. The website said it could take about 4-5 weeks for the initial processing. During this time, I heard the consulate gets pretty busy sorting through all kinds of applications – tourists, nationals, new passports, you name it. I just kept myself busy with other stuff, trying not to think about it too much.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Checked if I needed a visa: Yep, I did.
- Gathered documents: Passport, photos, forms, the whole nine yards.
- Applied online: Filled out forms, uploaded docs, and paid the fee.
- Waited: Played the waiting game for a few weeks.
Finally, I got an email saying my application was approved. Honestly, I was pretty stoked. They sent over the visa details, and I had to print it out. They were really specific about how to do that, so I followed their instructions to a T.
Oh, and one more thing, because of all the COVID stuff, I also had to get tested before I could travel. They were pretty strict about that, so I made sure to get a test done at a place they approved and it came back negative, thank goodness.
So yeah, that’s pretty much it. It was a bit of a process, but I got my Venezuela visa in the end. If you’re planning to go, just be prepared for a bit of paperwork and some waiting. And make sure you check all the requirements carefully because they can change. Good luck!