This type of visa must be authorized by the Venezuelan Ministry of Interior and Justice. It is issued to visiting clergymen, priests or members of a religious order who enter in Venezuela in connection with the carrying out of their religious duties. The visa is granted for one (1) year with multiple entries, and allows the bearer to stay one year in the country. The Ministry of the Interior and Justice may extend it for another year upon request.

Requirements

• A Passport valid for at least one (1) year.
• Two recent front colour photographs, size 3 x 4.
• Legal attestation by the head of the religious order regarding the activities to be carried out in Venezuela. This document must include: full name of the visitor, date of birth, passport number, expected length of stay, address 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.