Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Venezuela
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Venezuelan Visa.
- A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size 2 x 2” photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Venezuela Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Venezuela
Venezuela has the most beautiful landscape in South America. In fact, only a few countries in the world have this natural beauty. The country has Caribbean coastline, idyllic islands, grasslands teeming with wildlife and not to forget the world’s highest waterfall, The Angel Falls. The most popular tourist destination for enjoyment in the country is Margarita Island which has modern infrastructure, castles, fortresses, and beautiful beaches which are good for extreme sport. Visiting Venezuela is also very cheap because of the black-market value of the dollar. It is also noteworthy to mention that it is not entirely safe to visit the country at this time.
Tourists are restricted from entering Venezuela with $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. On exit, it is compulsory to declare the same amount. Drug trafficking is a very serious offense in Venezuela and it attracts very long prison sentences and hefty fines.
Foreigners in the country should note that it is an offense to photograph military and government buildings. Black market currency exchange is prohibited in Venezuela, tourists should avoid the illegal exchange of money in the country.
Types of Venezuela Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Venezuela Visa
- A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size 2 x 2” photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Venezuela Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Venezuelan tourist visa is issued
to foreigners who have the intention of exploring the tourist attractions
in the country. - A valid passport in good condition, with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of arrival in Venezuela is required.
- Two recent 2 x 2” passport-sized photographs are required.
- Immigration officials often
require proof of accommodation while in Venezuela. - You must obtain an entry
stamp to prove you entered the country legally. - The following documents are required:
- A copy of your recent bank statement.
- Proof of travel insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Reference letter from your employer or education establishment.
- Proof of group travel, if you are traveling in a group.
- Proof of accommodation booking. For example, hotel reservation or letter from the friend or family you will be staying with.
- Journalists are allowed into
Venezuela with the tourist visa. Although, they must
have appropriate accreditation and also a working visa before
arriving in the country. There have been recent cases of
international journalists being expelled and/or detained for not having
proper permission/documentation to work in Venezuela. - Venezuela’s child protection law mandates that minors (under 18) of any nationality who are traveling alone, with only one parent, or with a third party, must present a copy of their birth certificate and written, notarized authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian. The birth certificate must be translated into Spanish.
- Vaccinations for the following is required:
- Yellow fever
- Measles
- Malaria
- It is advisable for tourists to travel in groups.
- The currencies used in Venezuela are the Venezuelan Bolivar and Petro.
- In Venezuela, it is illegal to take pictures of sensitive buildings, including the presidential palace, military bases, government buildings, and airports.
Venezuela Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is issued to Kenyan traders, executives, representatives of enterprises & industries going to Venezuela in order to accomplish business activities and/or commercial and financial transactions or any other lucrative activity related to their business.
- The Venezuelan business visa is valid for one (1) year with multiple entries. Its holder is allowed to stay in the country for a non-renewable period of up to 180 days.
- The applicant’s company must provide proof of registration.
- A cover letter must be provided, and the letter must include the following:
- It must be written on the company’s letterhead.
- The travelers position with the company
- Purpose of travel.
- Reference to be visited in Venezuela.
- Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
- The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
- The letter must state if the host company will take up applicant’s expenses.
- Original recommendation from the chamber of commerce in Venezuela must be provided.
- Income tax for the last three months must be provided.
- An invitation letter from the host company must be provided.
- Confirmation of return ticket must be provided, this is to show that the applicant have the intention of returning back to their country.
Venezuela Visa Fees
Tourist visa
144.00 (USD)
Business visa
144.00 (USD)
Venezuela Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Nairobi
UN Crescent, Opposite Diplomatic Police, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.
embve.kenrb@mppre.gob.ve , embavenez@embavenezkenia.co.ke
+254 20 712 0648, +254 20 712 0649, +254 20 712 0671