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How to get a Venezuela visa from Zambia

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Zambian passport holders travelling to Venezuela.

Visa types & fees

4 visa options for travelling to Venezuela.

Business visa

Processing time7 days
Validity180 days
Fee (approx.)$60

Student visa

Processing time7 days
ValidityDepending on the duration of the course
Fee (approx.)$60

Tourist visa

Processing time7 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30

Transit visa

Processing time7 days
Validity72 hours
Fee (approx.)$30

Application requirements

Documents Zambian applicants need to provide.

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Correctly filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage.
  • The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Business visa

  • This business visa is issued to business travelers who have the intention to engage in business activities during their stay in Venezuela.
  • This visa is granted to merchants, executives, representatives of companies or industries, and non-migrant microentrepreneurs to carry out commercial, financial or other profitable activities related to their profession.
  • The visa cannot be extended after its expiration.
  • A copy of the applicant’s residence permit translated into Spanish and apostilled is to be submitted.
  • Applicants are expected to submit a copy of their valid ID.
  • Independent workers are to ensure that they are in possession of an authenticated document pointing out the activities they will be conducting in the country.
  • You are to be in possession of the original and one copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever.
  • A letter of invitation from the inviting company in Venezuela should be provided.
  • The letter should state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit.
  • Valid contact information of the company must be stated in the letter.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer in Zambia is to be submitted also.
  • The letter must state the applicant's job position and must also state the name and address of the company to be contacted in Venezuela.
  • Proof of clean criminal record in Zambia is required.
  • A document from a reputable medical institution in Zambia confirming that the applicant has no contagious disease that can be of harm to public health should be provided.
  • The applicant is to provide an incentive that he/she will be returning to Zambia at the expiration of this visa

Tourist visa

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who are entering Venezuela for leisure, recreation, relaxation, and tourist purposes.
  • Foreigners who have the intention of visiting Venezuela for health, cultural, artistic, scientific, sports, and journalistic purposes are eligible to apply for this visa type.
  • If you have been invited to the country by your friends or relatives living in the country, you are also eligible for this visa.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer in Zambia printed on the company’s letterhead is to be provided.
  • The letter must be addressed to the Consulate General of the Republic of Venezuela.
  • The letter from the applicant’s employer must state the applicant’s job position and salary level.
  • The letter must also state that the employer is aware of the leave and grants permission.
  • A copy of your Zambian residence permit translated into English and apostilled is required for non-Zambian applicants.
  • Minors should provide one copy of their parents’ passport and a letter of authorization signed by both parents.
  • If denied this visa, you can reapply after three months.
  • Proof that the applicant has a no contagious disease that can be harmful to public health is required.
  • This visa is not to be used for tourism purposes.
  • You can not use this visa to attend educational classes.
  • This visa does not allow you to take up paid or unpaid employment while still in Venezuela.
  • You are not to seek public funds with this visa type also.

Transit visa

  • This visa is issued to non-migrants who have the intention of transiting through Venezuela to their destination country.
  • The visa is a single-entry visa and is valid for 72 hours.
  • A double-entry visa is issued if it is stated that the applicant must transit through Venezuela again.
  • Applicants of the visa are expected to submit a copy of their confirmed flight ticket.
  • You are to also submit a copy of the visa and other entry permits of your destination country.
  • A medical certificate issued by a medical institution in Zambia stating that the applicant has no contagious disease is to be submitted.
  • Minors applying for this visa should ensure that they have the original copy of their birth certificate.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
  • This visa cannot be extended.
  • The documents to be submitted must be translated into Spanish.

Student visa

  • The student visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting Venezuela to undertake technical or university higher education, specialization or to undertake internships in any specialty.
  • A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted to study in Venezuela should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa should ensure that they submit certificates and transcripts of the previous schools they have attended in and out of Zambia.
  • Applicants of this visa are to ensure that they have a medical report that indicates that they are not bearers of any contagious diseases that could be of harm to the public.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to pay the tuition fee and any other extra cost that may arise is required for submission.
  • Minors applying for this visa should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
  • A letter of consent signed by both parents and a written notarized letter if the minor is traveling without the parents is also required.
  • An international Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever is required.
  • This visa covers the duration of the applicant’s study program.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fees is required.
  • You are not to take up any form of employment with this visa type.

Where to apply

Venezuela embassy & visa application centers in Zambia.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Venezuela safe for tourists

Due to the country's economic problems, the country is extremely unsafe for foreign travelers who might stand a risk of kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder.

What is the official currency in Venezuela

The official currency in Venezuela is the Venezuelan Bolivar. Some traders in Venezuela might accept Euro, USD, and Colombian money but they might not be at good rates.

What is the official language in Venezuela

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish and Venezuelan indigenous languages and the widely spoken foreign languages are English, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Arabic.

Is the water in Venezuela safe for drinking

Clean water is hard to find in Venezuela so the best option will be to go for bottled water. If you can not get such, filtered water bottles are good enough or you can thoroughly boil the water before drinking.

What should I not do in Venezuela

While in Venezuela, under no circumstance should you bring out your mobile phones and gadgets to use in the street especially if they are flashy.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Venezuela visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.