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Pathways to Residency and Citizenship in Venezuela

Venezuela

Venezuela’s visa categories cover local employment, study, qualifying investment, income from abroad, and close family relationships. Family routes distinguish relatives of Venezuelan citizens from relatives of foreign permanent residents. The permission granted and its renewal requirements depend on the category.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Venezuela Employment Visa A visa for employment approved by Venezuela’s labor and immigration authorities. residency

Retirement

For retirees and people of independent means who can show a pension, savings, or other passive income.

Venezuela Pension or Income Visa A renewable visa for people with at least USD $1,200 a month in lawful foreign income or a pension, plus USD $500 for each accompanying family member. residency

Investment & premium residence

For people who can qualify through an investment, real estate, business funds, or a premium residence fee rather than a job or family tie.

Venezuela Investor Visa A visa for investors or company representatives with an investment accepted by the relevant Venezuelan authorities. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Venezuela Citizen Family Visa A family visa for qualifying close relatives of a Venezuelan citizen. residency Venezuela Resident Family Visa A family visa for qualifying close relatives of a foreign permanent resident in Venezuela. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Venezuela Student Visa A visa for technical or university studies, specialization, or a qualifying internship in Venezuela. residency