ETIAS FOR VENEZUELANS
European travel authorisation for Venezuelan Citizens
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Citizens of Venezuela can travel to the Schengen Area short-term without a visa. From 2026 , Venezuelan passport holders will be able to apply for ETIAS which affects all visa-exempt travellers from outside the European Union.
Once ETIAS is fully implemented, Venezuelan nationals will need to register online before travelling to the Schengen Area. The information submitted by Venezuelan citizens will be checked against multiple security databases. This pre-screening is expected to simplify security checks when entering the Schengen Area.
ETIAS for Venezuelan passport holders will be operational from 2026 .
ETIAS REQUIRED
ETIAS WILL ALLOW VENEZUELAN CITIZENS INTO THE FOLLOWING 25 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES THAT ARE PART OF THE SCHENGEN AREA:
- EU Schengen
- Non-EU Schengen States
- Non-Schengen EU States
MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
WHAT SHOULD VENEZUELANS DO BEFORE TRAVELLING TO EUROPE
Citizens of Venezuela do not need to apply for a visa to enter the Schengen zone for short stays. Venezuelan nationals can travel to any of the countries in the Schengen Area with a valid passport.
From 2026 , Venezuelans can apply for ETIAS. Once ETIAS is fully implemented, Venezuelan citizens will need a travel authorisation, also known as a visa waiver, to go to a Schengen country without a visa.
It will be quick and easy to apply for ETIAS online. Travellers will complete the ETIAS application form from Venezuela from a smartphone, laptop, or another electronic device with internet connection.
Applicants are notified by email once their travel authorisation has been approved. It will be electronically linked to the Venezuelan passport and verified before crossing an external Schengen border.
WHEN DO VENEZUELANS NEED A VISA FOR EUROPE?
Venezuelan need a visa to travel to European countries in the Schengen Area if any of the following apply:
- Visiting Schengen for work or business purposes
- Studying in a Schengen member country for more than 3 months in a 6-month period
- Moving to a Schengen member state or staying for longer than 90 days
- Visiting European countries that have not signed the Schengen agreement, such as Ireland
ETIAS AUTHORISATION FOR VENEZUELANS
From 2026 , all Venezuelan nationals will need to apply online before their trip to any Schengen Area state. With ETIAS, Venezuelans can travel to the Schengen Area for tourism, business, and tranist.
Travellers visiting Europe with an approved ETIAS from Venezuela may spend up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen zone using this travel authorisation.
The ETIAS visa waiver for Venezuelans will be valid for 3 years. If the Venezuelan passport expires the ETIAS, the travel authorisation will become invalid and a new application must be submitted with the new passport.
ETIAS FROM VENEZUELA SECURITY PROCEDURES
The ETIAS will allow Venezuelan nationals to enter and visit Schengen countries once they have been screened by the EU Border Control and immigration authorities.
The information submitted by applicants will be checked against multiple security databases such as Interpol and the ETIAS watchlist to maintain the highest level of security within the area.
Data will also be cross-checked with other databases including SIS, VIS, Europol, and EURODAC. Applicants with a criminal record for minor offences may still be able to travel with ETIAS. Individuals who are considered a risk to the public will likely be denied ETIAS-security procedures are being put in place to make Europe even safer for residents and visitors.
Travelling to Europe from Venezuela has certain restrictions regarding luggage. People may not travel with prohibited items. There are also restrictions on other items such as alcohol and tobacco.
ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR VENEZUELAN CITIZENS
Venezuelan tourists, business travellers, and transit passengers will be able to apply for the ETIAS visa waiver online. The ETIAS application is simple and does not require trips to an embassy or consulate.
To apply for ETIAS from Venezuela, travellers will need:
- Biometric passport
- Current email address
- Debit or credit card to pay the fees
ETIAS cannot be transferred to a different passport. Visitors must apply for ETIAS and travel from Venezuela to Europe with the same passport. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the European Schengen countries.
FILLING OUT THE ETIAS APPLICATION FORM FROM VENEZUELA
Venezuelan citizens filling out the ETIAS form will be asked to provide the following information:
- Personal details such as name, date of birth, and nationality
- Passport information such as country and date of issuance, and expiration date, and passport number
- Travel plans, such as intended country of entry and date of arrival as well as departure date
There will also be a selection of security questions to verify the travellers is eligible for visa-free entry.
Applications can be filled out in minutes and will be processed quickly.
ETIAS FOR VENEZUELANS SECURITY CHECKS
The information provided by Venezuelan travellers will be cross-checked against multiple security databases. Online registration and background checks will help to improve the security of the member states, preventing anyone potential threats from reaching the Schengen Area.
Once a citizen’s travel authorization is approved, it will remain valid for up to 3 years, or until the associated passport expires, whichever happens first.
Applicants are notified by email once their request has been approved. Venezuelans should apply for ETIAS as soon as possible before their travel dates in case of unexpected processing delays.
ETIAS for Venezuelans - FAQ
How long are Venezuelan passport holders allowed to stay in Europe? Toggle faqs
Citizens of Venezuela can enter, travel between, and stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180-day period visa-free. Both the 90-day period, and the 180-day period begin on the day that a traveller first enters any member country. Visa-free visitors from Venezuela will be able to apply for ETIAS.
Venezuelan travellers are granted unlimited multiple entries into the Schengen Area as long as the total sum of days spent in all member countries does not surpass 90 days within 180 days.
What happens when a Venezuelan citizen spends more than 90 days in Europe? Toggle faqs
Venezuelans can spend up to 90 days in the Schengen Area with ETIAS. Citizens of Venezuela must depart towards a non-Schengen country they are allowed to enter. This means that they must either be granted visa-free entry into this third country, or have a valid visa.
Tourists from Venezuela must then remain outside the Schengen zone until the 180-day period detailed above runs out. As soon as they reach day 181, Venezuelan citizens are granted a new 90 days to spend in the European Union** within a second 180-day period.
Failure to leave Schengen once the 90 days run out, often means that a Venezuelan national could face fines, or even deportation.
What happens when a Venezuelan passport expires while the traveller is in Europe? Toggle faqs
Venezuelan citizens travelling visa-free to the European Union need a valid passport. This will also apply once ETIAS is operational.
The passport used to apply for ETIAS must be valid for the duration of the trip. This means that the passport will not expire while the traveller is in Europe.
If, for any reason, a Venezuelan national’s passport expires while they are in the Schengen Area, the citizen must contact the Venezuelan embassy or consulate.
Travellers are reminded that ETIAS is rendered null as soon as the citizen’s passport expires. This means that even though an individual’s ETIAS is still within its 3-year validity period, as soon as the associated passport expires, the travel authorisation will no longer be valid.