What to carry when you arrive in Venezuela on an e-visa
What do officers ask for at the airport, and in what form?
The visa is only half of it: officers want to see the trip, not just the permission.
Facts on this page verified through Sep 25, 2026.
What to have ready at arrival
At arrival, have the return ticket, hotel reservation, visa and passport ready on your phone or printed. Officers may keep or photograph the documents. A fingerprint and photo are taken.
What to do: Carry printed copies as well as the files on your phone.
Common mistake: Arriving with the visa only in an email you cannot open offline.
Reported by applicantsLast verified Sep 25, 2026
- What it means
- The planilla consular is downloaded from Mis solicitudes. Once the document is signed it is sent to your email and can be downloaded from Mis solicitudes → Ver detalles → PDF; the manual notes you can only see the document once it has been signed.
- What to enter
- Keep the planilla consular and the signed PDF with your passport for the trip.
- Common mistake
- Waiting for a PDF in the portal before it has been signed.
Official sourceLast verified Sep 25, 2026Source
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
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