This type of visa must be authorized by the Venezuelan Ministry of Interior and Justice, with the prior consent of the Venezuelan Ministry of Labour. The Venezuelan enterprise or citizen interested in hiring the services of foreigners must apply before the above mentioned ministries. This type of visa is granted for one (1) year with multiple entries and it allows the bearer to stay in the country for the same length of time. The Ministry of the Interior and Justice may extend it, upon request, for another year, if the Labour Ministry of Venezuela previously ratifies the work authorization.

Requirements

• A Passport valid for at least one (1) year.
• Two recent front colour photographs, size 3 x 4.
• Authorization from the Ministry of Interior and Justice National (Oficina Nacional de Identificación y Extranjería ONI-DEX)
• Certificates of studies or academic degrees.
• Attestations of labour experience.
• Certificate that proves that the person has no records in the files of the police authorities.
• 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.