🇻🇪Venezuela Visa for Qatari Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa de Transeúnte Laboral (TR-L)

For foreign nationals who have been offered employment in Venezuela and wish to enter the country to work for a Venezuelan employer.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with an equal permitted period of stay. Authorisation is issued by the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace with prior approval from the Ministry of Labour; the applicant or employer must file the request. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate; consular fee must be confirmed at the relevant diplomatic mission.

Visa de Transeúnte Estudiante (TR-E)

For non-migrant foreign nationals entering Venezuela to pursue higher, technical or university education, specialization, or internships in their field at a recognized Venezuelan institution.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with an equal permitted period of stay. Extensions are requested from the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace at least two months in advance. Requires proof of enrollment at a Venezuelan educational institution. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate; consular fee confirmed at the relevant mission.

Visa de Transeúnte Inversionista (TR-I)

For foreign nationals who make a productive investment in Venezuela, requiring at least 20% ownership in a registered Venezuelan company or equivalent capital contribution.

Dedicated official MPPRE page (mppre.gob.ve/descripcion/27) confirms 3-year validity, multiple entries, and no limit on length of stay in the country. Extendable up to 2 additional years; afterwards can apply for Resident status (5-year validity). No minimum investment amount specified on official pages. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate.

Visa de Transeúnte Rentista (TR-RE)

For foreign nationals who can demonstrate a stable passive income (rentier income) allowing them to support themselves in Venezuela without employment.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with an equal permitted period of stay; renewable through the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace if income sources remain valid. Official MPPRE page requires proof of monthly income of USD 1,200 from foreign sources, plus USD 500 per accompanying family member. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate. Suitable for retirees or others with independent income sources.

Visa de Transeúnte Rentista (TR-RE) - Retirement

The TR-RE (Rentista) visa category also covers retired foreign nationals who can demonstrate sufficient passive/pension income to reside in Venezuela without working.

Venezuela does not have a dedicated retirement visa; retirees apply under the TR-RE (Rentista) category. Valid 1 year, multiple entries, equal permitted stay, renewable. Official MPPRE page requires proof of monthly income of USD 1,200 from foreign sources, plus USD 500 per accompanying family member. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate.

Visa de Transeúnte Familiar Venezolano (TR-FV)

For foreign nationals who are family members of a Venezuelan citizen and wish to reside in or visit Venezuela based on that family relationship.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with no limit on length of stay in the country. Applies to spouses of Venezuelan citizens, unmarried children under 18, and parents of Venezuelan citizens, with documented family ties. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate.

Visa de Transeúnte Familiar Migrante Permanente (TR-FMP)

For foreign nationals who are family members of a permanent resident (migrante permanente) in Venezuela, allowing them to join the resident family member.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with no limit on length of stay in the country. Applies to family members of Venezuelan permanent residents (not citizens). Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate; consular fee confirmed at the relevant mission.

Visa de Transeúnte Religioso (TR-REL)

For foreign nationals entering Venezuela to carry out religious activities, missionary work, or ministry as part of a recognized religious organization.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with an equal permitted period of stay. Requires documentation from a recognized religious institution. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate; consular fee confirmed at the relevant mission.

Visa de Transeúnte Empresario/Industrial (TR-EI)

For foreign entrepreneurs or industrial operators who wish to establish or operate a business or industrial enterprise in Venezuela.

Official MPPRE page: valid 2 years, multiple entries, up to 4 months per entry (non-extendable per entry). Distinct from the TR-I Investor visa; intended for entrepreneurs and industrial operators. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate; consular fee confirmed at the relevant mission.

Visa de Transeúnte Empleado Doméstico (TR-ED)

For foreign nationals employed as domestic workers in the household of a Venezuelan citizen or legal resident.

Valid 1 year, multiple entries, with an equal permitted period of stay; may be extended for the same period through the Ministry of Interior on request by the sponsoring diplomat/household. Requires proof of domestic employment and sponsor details. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate.

Visa de Transeúnte Reingreso (TR-RI)

A re-entry visa for foreign nationals who held a previous Venezuelan visa or residence status and wish to return to Venezuela.

Official MPPRE page: valid 6 months, single entry. Re-entry visa for former residents or visa holders returning to Venezuela. Must be applied for at a Venezuelan embassy or consulate; consular fee confirmed at the relevant mission.