Visa question

How long Venezuela e-visa approval takes right now

How long does approval take, and when should I apply?

Approval times move month to month, so these figures carry a last-verified date. Plan around them, not around older guides.

Facts on this page verified through Sep 25, 2026.

How long approval takes right now

Recent approvals took 2 to 13 days, with others reporting approval 10–30 days before travel. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel to leave room for one rejection.

What to do: Submit at least four weeks before you fly.

Common mistake: Applying the week before the flight.

Reported by applicantsLast verified Sep 25, 2026

How long the tourist visa is valid

The approved tourist e-visa has been reported as valid for one year from approval, with multiple entries.

What to do: Plan the application around the approval date, not the travel date, if you travel more than once.

Common mistake: Assuming the visa is valid only for one trip.

Reported by applicantsLast verified Sep 25, 2026

Estatus de la cuentaYou can apply while the account still shows "Enviado"
What it means
The account status does not need to show "Aprobado" before you apply. Some applicants were approved while it still showed "Enviado". Verification emails are often delayed or land in spam.
What to enter
Confirm your email if the message arrives (check spam), then continue to Nueva solicitud without waiting for "Aprobado".
Common mistake
Waiting days for the account to show Aprobado.

Reported by applicantsLast verified Sep 25, 2026

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