Planning a move to Venezuela. Where to begin.

Where the visa stands

Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry lists a rentista visa for qualifying independent income and separate employment categories. This review has not verified a dedicated digital nomad program.

Start with your work plans

A rentista visa should not be assumed to cover active remote employment. Confirm the category for your income source and work directly with the consulate.

Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Take the first application step

Review the current U.S. travel advisory before considering a move, then ask the Venezuelan consulate about the applicable visa.

The reviewed U.S. advisory is Level 3: Reconsider travel, with higher-risk areas. Immigration eligibility and personal safety are separate decisions.

Keep two money questions separate

The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.

This briefing reorganizes the existing visa summary. It does not represent a new source review. The visa section of the guide keeps the original review dates and qualifications.

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