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You need a visa for Venezuela if you have a Burkinabe passport

These visas exist for Venezuela, but they cannot be applied for online with Burkinabe nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Venezuela Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Venezuela. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Venezuela may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Photo: White background, 3x4cm, recent within 6 months
  • Round-trip flight itinerary or travel confirmation
  • Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required

Entry requirements for Burkinabe travellers

These rules apply specifically to Burkinabe passport holders entering Venezuela as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Venezuela. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, an original notarized letter of invitation will be requested.

    Cancillería Venezuela Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Venezuela

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Venezuela.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals and residents of Venezuela.
    Cancillería de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Required

    Mandatory travel health insurance

    Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Venezuela. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00 and cover the entire duration of stay.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals and residents of Venezuela.
    Cancillería de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Venezuela. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Venezuela.

    Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Embassy in France Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Venezuela

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Yellow Fever vaccination for certain areas. Yellow Fever Vaccination is not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to the following areas: all areas above 2300 meters in the states of Merida, Trujillo and Tachira, the states of Falcon and Lara, Margarita Island, the capital city of Caracas, and the city of Valencia. Yellow Fever Vaccination is generally not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to the following areas: Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda, Vargas and Yaracuy, and the Distrito Federal. Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting areas not mentioned above. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Venezuela Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Venezuela

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Venezuela.

    Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Venezuela.

    Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Venezuela. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2026-08-11

A look at Venezuela

  • Spectacular view of Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, plunging from the Auyantepui tepui
    Angel Falls — The world's highest waterfall and Venezuela's most iconic natural wonder
  • Panoramic view of Caracas skyline with El Avila mountain range in the background and modern buildings
    Caracas — Venezuela's vibrant capital city nestled against the stunning Avila Mountain
  • Mount Roraima tepui with its distinctive flat top emerging above clouds and dense jungle vegetation
    Mount Roraima — The legendary tabletop mountain that inspired 'The Lost World'
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Los Roques archipelago with traditional fishing boats
    Los Roques — Venezuela's stunning Caribbean archipelago and marine paradise

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