How Indian passport holders get a visa for Venezuela: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — Embassy of Venezuela in New Delhi
- Government fee: USD 30 (~₹2,600) tourist visa fee. Paid by deposit to Royal Bank of Scotland, K.G. Marg, New Delhi.
- Processing time: 15 working days. Apply at least 1.5 months before travel.
- Maximum stay: Tourist visa valid for 90 days.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 60/100
Documents you'll need
- Original Indian passport valid 6+ months
- Photocopy of passport
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photographs
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or accommodation proof
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel health insurance (recommended)
- Employer NOC / business proof
- RBS deposit slip for visa fee
How & where to apply
Apply at the Embassy of Venezuela in New Delhi — E-106, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri. No e-Visa, no visa-on-arrival. Bring all documents in person; fees deposited to Embassy's RBS account. Embassy of India in Caracas — Visa info
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Caracas (CCS) for non-Venezuelan destinations does not require entry.
How Venezuela compares in the Americas
With an ease score of 60/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Venezuela requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Sticker visa — Embassy of Venezuela in New Delhi | USD 30 (~₹2,600) tourist visa fee. Paid by deposit to Royal Bank of Scotland, K.G. Marg, New Delhi. | 15 working days. Apply at least 1.5 months before travel. |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a qualifying US visa / Green Card | Free for Indian nationals under bilateral agreement (zero consular fee). Visa-free entry is also free if eligible. | Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days after document submission at the Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai. |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Consular visa — or visa-free if you hold US/Canada/UK/Japan/Schengen visa | Consular tourist visa US$54 (~₹4,600). Visa-free entry is free — only the FMM/FMME tourist card (free if filed online or ~MXN 717 / ~₹3,600 at land borders) is needed. | Consular visa: 2–10 working days at the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi after appointment. Visa-free entry: instant at port of entry. |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a valid US visa / Green Card | Tourist visa US$25 (~₹2,100) consular fee for Indian nationals. Visa-free entry is free. | Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi after document submission. |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen visa | Tourist visa approx US$30 (~₹2,500) consular fee at the Embassy in New Delhi. Visa-free entry is free. | Consular visa: 7–10 working days after the in-person interview at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi. |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Tourist visa via Embassy / VFS — eVisa for business travellers only (as of mid-2026) | Tourist visa ₹6,400 (~US$77) consular fee. Business eVisa via VFS: US$40 + US$25 service fee (~₹5,500). | Tourist visa: 10–15 working days from VFS submission. Business eVisa: 5–10 working days. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visitor visa (TRV) — apply online + VFS biometrics | CAD 100 (~₹6,300) visitor visa fee + CAD 85 (~₹5,400) biometrics. Total ~₹11,700. | From India: about 70–90 days after biometrics (IRCC posted ~71–88 days in early-to-mid 2026). IRCC targeting 60 days global by Q4 2026. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Venezuela has economic and political instability — verify the MEA advisory and current commercial flight availability before applying. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.eoicaracas.gov.in/page/exemption/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Venezuela?
Sticker visa — Embassy of Venezuela in New Delhi. Venezuela has economic and political instability — verify the MEA advisory and current commercial flight availability before applying. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Venezuela visa?
Original Indian passport valid 6+ months; Photocopy of passport; Completed visa application form; Recent passport photographs; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance (recommended); Employer NOC / business proof; RBS deposit slip for visa fee
How long does a Venezuela visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 15 working days. Apply at least 1.5 months before travel.. Government fee: USD 30 (~₹2,600) tourist visa fee. Paid by deposit to Royal Bank of Scotland, K.G. Marg, New Delhi.. Maximum stay: Tourist visa valid for 90 days..
How do Indians apply for a Venezuela visa?
Apply at the Embassy of Venezuela in New Delhi — E-106, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri. No e-Visa, no visa-on-arrival. Bring all documents in person; fees deposited to Embassy's RBS account. Official source: https://www.eoicaracas.gov.in/page/exemption/
Is a Venezuela visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 60/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Venezuela visa online or on arrival?
Venezuela requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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