Where can Venezuela passport holders travel?
You can visit 142 countries without applying at an embassy: 72 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival, 4 with an online eTA and 37 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 29
eTA (online travel authorization) 4
eVisa (apply online) 37
Embassy visa required for 56 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belize, Brunei, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Morocco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Panama, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Yemen
Narrow it down to a trip
Rank these countries by your budget, travel month, trip length and interests.
Changing planes with a Venezuela passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
Direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed
Only for non-biometric Venezuelan passports.
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the US, a permanent residence permit from one of those countries, or an EEA or Swiss residence permit or long-stay (D) visa. A Schengen short-stay visa does not count.
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Venezuela passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa on arrival for most nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel

United States · 1 January 2026
The US suspended tourist visas for your nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Articles for Venezuela passport holders
- Europe · ETIAS start dateWhen does ETIAS start? No date yet, and not in 2026: who will need it
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- United States · Proclamation 10998US entry restrictions in 2026: which passports are affected by Proclamation 10998
- Thailand · in force since 15 September 2026Thailand's new visa rules: 21 nationalities lose visa-free entry
Venezuela passport: common questions
How many countries can Venezuela passport holders visit without a visa?
Venezuela passport holders can visit 142 countries without applying at an embassy: 72 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival, 4 with an online eTA and 37 with an eVisa. The other 56 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Venezuela passport holders?
Venezuela passport holders can enter these 72 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay and Vatican City.
Which countries give Venezuela passport holders a visa on arrival?
Venezuela passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 29 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Venezuela passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles and South Korea. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Angola, Armenia, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Vietnam.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Venezuela passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Venezuela passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US visa, 6 more with a UK visa and 6 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Venezuela passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Venezuela passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 8 more with a US green card, 3 more with a UK residence permit and 3 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Venezuela passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Venezuela passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.



































































