How to get a Venezuela visa from Angola

• The Venezuelan tourist visa is issued to Angolans who have the intention of exploring the tourist attractions in the country.
• The tourist visa also gives permission to foreigners to visit friends or family members in Venezuela.
• 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 taken against a white background are required.
• An entry stamp to prove that applicant is entering the country legally is required. The visa stamp should be affix on the blank pages in the original Angola passport.
• Recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient fund for the entire duration of stay.
• Proof of medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay should be submitted.
• Applicant travelling with a tourist organization should provide proof certificate of registration with the tourism company or invitation letter from tour organization.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is mandatory.
• 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.
• Failure to provide appropriate documents of registration by international journalists can lead to being expelled and/or detained 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.
• All required documents must be translated into either Spanish or English.
• Vaccinations against Yellow fever, measles, malaria is compulsory.
• 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 without permission.
• Applicants must not overstay visa duration of stay in Venezuela.
• Holders of tourist visa are not required to work or study in Venezuela or will be deported.

• The business visa is issued to Angolans travelling to Venezuela for business purposes such as attending business meeting, conferences, negotiating and signing contracts, etc.

• Applicant should provide proof of company registration of the company in Venezuela by providing certificate of registration issued by the Government of Venezuela.

• A cover letter from the applicant's employer in Angola stating the awareness of applicant's trip, duration and reason of travel to Venezuela is required.

  The business cover letter should also indicate that the applicant is of good conduct.

• The cover letter should clearly state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during the stay in Venezuela and must be signed by a senior employee in the company in Angola.

• Invitation letter must be approved by the chamber of commerce in Venezuela must be provided.

• Proof of business dealings by both companies should be provided.

• Income tax for the last three months 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.

• Proof of yellow fever vaccination and other communicable diseases should be submitted.

• Applicants travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of entry and exit from Venezuela is required.

• The Student Visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Venezuela to attend educational institute or participate in internship programs.

• Holders of this visa are allowed to undertake paid legal employment in Venezuela.

• Applicants are to provide proof of financial capacity that covers their duration of stay.

• Applicants are to provide a receipt showing proof of payment of tuition fees.

• Applicants are to submit proof of medical insurance for emergency cases like accidents or deaths.

• A letter of acceptance from the academic institution showing that the applicant has been accepted is required. The letter should outline the nature of the study and the list of courses to be studied in Venezuela.

• Police Certificate issued within the last three months, certifying the absence of criminal record should be provided.

• Minors are required to have their original birth certificate accompanied by a letter of consent signed by both their parents.

• A certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is compulsorily required.

• A receipt that shows proof of payment of visa application fee has been made.

Spanish, the country's official language, is the most common. The most widely spoken indigenous languages are Wayuu, Warao, Piaroa, Yanomami, Kahlihna, Manduhuaca, Panaré, Pemón, Guahibo, and Nhengtu.