Issued for purposes of leisure, health or to carry out non-remunerating or non-lucrative activities, such as those related to culture, art, science or sports. Also for the purpose of making contact with enterprises established in the country or with persons who work for enterprises in the public or private sector.

Requirements:

- Application form filled out and signed.

- One recent photo passport size and also a digital one. See specifications and instructions here.

IMPORTANT: The applicants of San Francisco have to send two photos passport size in white background.

- Original passport with at least six months left before the expiration date.
 
- Certification of employment, in original written in the business letterheads paper, specifying the following: a) length of employment, b) position , c)salary.

- Bank reference letter (not bank statement) specifying the following: a) opening date, b) number and type of account, c) current balance.

- Non U.S. citizens need a copy of the green card, both sides, or copy of their current visa and I-94 form.

- Copy or scan of the CONFIRMED round trip ticket or flight itinerary, clearly indicating entry and exiting dates.

- Consular fee: US$ 30.00 in money order or company check payable to "Consulate of Venezuela".

- In case that the applicant is a minor, or spouse, he/she has to bring an affidavit or letter of support or authorization duly notarized.

Note: A work permit to do business in the country is granted for one (1) year with multiple entries. On each entry, the bearer of this visa may stay in the country for a period of up to one hundred and eighty (180) days. The stay in the country may not be extended beyond this period of time.

When the passport submitted needs to be returned by mail, please send us a certified self-addressed stamped envelope or the  invoice form from any courier company with the account number or credit card.