How to get a Venezuela visa from India

• Tourist visa is issued to individuals who intend to visit Venezuela for tourism purposes
• However, embassies do not currently issue a tourist visa because of the high level of unrest in the country
• Venezuela issues single and multiple-entry tourist visa
• The single-entry can be used for a one-time visit to Venezuela and the multiple-entry is used for several entries into Venezuela for the duration of the visa
• The tourist visa is valid for a period of 90 days
• It generally takes 2-15 days to process the visa depending on the embassy or consulate
• You are required to provide proof of accommodation which could be a hotel reservation or an apartment
• If you will be staying with a friend or relative, the person has to write an invitation letter
• The invitation letter should carry information such as the relationship between both parties, duration of stay, name, address and phone number of the inviting party
• Traveling minors are required to have a copy of their original birth certificate and a notarized letter from their parents or guardian
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up any form of employment or study
• You must provide proof of enough money for your trip preferably a recent bank statement
• It is possible to extend your visa for an additional period of 90 days after which you must exit the country.

• A business visa is needed for individuals who are traveling to Venezuela to carry out business activities
• It can also be used to attend conferences and seminars, purchase business materials and hire staff
• If you are traveling to Venezuela for a conference, a proof of registration for the conference is required during the visa application processing
• A letter of invitation from your host is required.
• The invitation letter should state the duration of the trip, the person responsible for bills incurred during the trip and detailed address of the host
• Whoever is paying for the trip has to include a recent bank statement preferably from 3 months earlier
• Employed applicants are also required to provide a letter from their employer stating that your employer is aware of your trip and that you will return to your home country at the end of the trip
• Self-employed applicants should include a copy of their business registration certificate and proof of assets in home country
• Venezuela business visa is also multiple entry and is valid for 180 days
• You are allowed to enter and exit Venezuela numerous times during the visa validity.
• Visa extension for 90 days is allowed and can be done in the country.

At the moment, yes. There are many cases of unrest, violence, and kidnappings all over the country. This is mainly down to the momentous economic hardship presently experienced in the country.

Spanish is the official language spoken in Venezuela. English is also spoken by a lot of locals in the country.