This Visa is issued to persons or representatives of enterprises who prove by a legally attested document that they have established the necessary contacts and that their investment has been accepted by the pertinent official organisms in Venezuela (Superintendencia de Inversiones Extranjeras). This category of visa is granted for three (3) years with multiple entries, and allows the bearer to stay in the country for that period of time. A visitor extension must be requested if the applicant wishes to stay in the country longer, which may be of up to two (2) years. At the end of this visitor extension, the applicant may apply for Resident status in Venezuela after fulfilling the requirements established by the Ministry of the Interior and Justice.

Requirements

• A Passport valid for at least one (1) year.
• Two recent front colour photographs, size 3 x 4.
• Document which proves that an investment made by the applicant has been accepted by the pertinent official agencies in Venezuela.
• To fill up the visa application form.

• Once the requirements are verified by the Consular Section and the visa is approved then the applicant should deposit the equivalent to US $ 60 (sixty dollars) in the account of the Consular Section of the Embassy of Venezuela in the Danske Bank No.- 445-1411330, Reg. number 3001. It is important to stress that the person or company concerned should pay –additionally- the Bank’s fee for the transfer or deposit. If the transaction involves two Banks then please verify that both fees are included .

If you choose to process your certificate or other document by postal service, please include a self-stamped and self-addressed envelope. The Embassy recommends to use certified mail, and if is so, please send with the envelope the post office form “Postkvittering” duly complete to be able to return the document.

IMPORTANT:
The Embassy is not responsible for any loss of documents sent by ordinary post mail.

The average visa processing time will fluctuate between 4 days and 15 days, during which time the applicant’s passport has to remain with the Embassy.