If you are planning to take a business trip to Venezuela, one of the first items on your to-do list should be applying for the appropriate travel documents. An American citizen traveling to Venezuela on business is required to carry a US passport, of course, but will also need a Venezuelan business visa.
Unlike tourists, who can apply for a Venezuelan tourist card on arrival, business travelers must apply for a visa in advance. Here’s what you will need:
- Your US passport, which must have at least 6 months of validity remaining before it expires. This is important-Venezuela has refused entry to Americans with passports due to expire in less than 6 months. Also, make sure your passport is in good condition-if it is worn or damaged, you should get it replaced to make sure that you aren’t turned away when you try to enter Venezuela.
- 1 completed Venezuela visa application form
- 2 passport-sized photos of yourself
- A photocopy of your round-trip itinerary
- A business letter of responsibility from the company in America that is sending you to Venezuela.
The letter from your company must state your position in the company, the purpose of your visit to Venezuela, the name and address of your Venezuelan contact and how long you plan to remain the country. In the letter, your company must also promise to take financial responsibility for you while you are in Venezuela.
Also, if you own your own business, you will be required to show proof of ownership to get your business visa. Venezuelan business visas cost $60 and are good for 1 year for stays of up to 180 days at a time.
No matter where you’re going, RushMyTravelVisa can make applying for the appropriate visas fast and painless. We review your itinerary and research the visa requirements for each country you enter, to make sure you are never caught off guard. Then, we help you fill out the application s and gather the necessary documents and submit your paperwork to the appropriate embassy or consulate for the fastest processing available.
