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Chinese passport · Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong consular routes
Venezuela Visa for Chinese Citizens (2026)
Chinese passport holders apply for Venezuelan tourist (L), business (F), or investor visas through the Embassy of Venezuela in Beijing — or its consulates in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The online Cancillería Digital portal is also available for many applications, with an ≈ 15-day approval window. Confirm the channel with the consulate accredited to your province before filing.
In-person consular network
Embassy in Beijing; consulates in Shanghai & Hong Kong (confirm which serves your province).
Visa terms (varies by class)
30–90 days, multiple-entry available — your mission confirms length.
Confirm the channel with your accredited consulate.Channel rules can vary by province. Some applicants are routed through the online Cancillería Digital portal; others are required to file in person at Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong. Confirm before paying any fees.
Investor and long-stay business visas require a SENIAT-registered Venezuelan host.Just like the TR-N business visa for other nationalities, the Chinese F-class and investor classifications require a corporate invitation letter from a Venezuelan entity registered with SENIAT.
Do you need a Venezuelan visa?
Yes — every Chinese passport holder needs a Venezuelan visa in advance. Visas are not issued on arrival. Tourist (L), business (F), and investor classifications are all available; the choice depends on the purpose and length of your stay.
Not sure about your passport? Use the
Venezuela visa-requirements checker
to see whether you need a visa.
Step-by-step application
Two channels are available — the Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong consular network, and the Cancillería Digital online portal. Confirm with the consulate accredited to your province which channel they currently expect, then follow the relevant track.
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Open the Embassy of Venezuela in China website
The Beijing mission is the canonical entry point, with consulates in Shanghai and Hong Kong serving applicants in southern and special-administrative-region provinces. Confirm the consulate accredited to your province.
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Choose your visa class
Tourist (L) for leisure travel, Business (F) for commercial visits, or Investor classifications for long-stay capital deployment. Investor and long-stay F visas require a corporate invitation letter from a SENIAT-registered Venezuelan entity.
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Confirm channel — online or in-person
Many tourist and business applications are now filed through Cancillería Digital. Investor and long-stay categories may still require in-person filing. Confirm with the consulate before you pay any fees.
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Submit application & supporting documents
Standard documents: valid passport (6+ months), passport photo, completed application form, hotel or invitation letter, round-trip itinerary, and proof of funds. Investor and business categories add the corporate invitation letter and SENIAT RIF certificate.
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Pay the visa fee
Fee varies by visa class and channel. Online filings follow the Cancillería Digital fee schedule (USD 180 for tourist and business e-visas as of 2026). Confirm in-person fees directly with the consulate.
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Collect or download your visa
Online approvals are delivered through the Cancillería Digital portal — typically in around 15 days. In-person filings can take up to 6 weeks. Print the approved visa and bring it with you.
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Same-Day Visa Application Service - Apply Online →What you need before you start
Gather these documents before you open the application portal. Missing or low-quality scans are the most common cause of approval delays.
- Valid passport Chinese passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your planned date of entry, and 2 blank pages.
- Passport-style photo Recent (within the last 6 months), white background. Confirm the consulate's specific size and format requirement.
- Round-trip itinerary Confirmed flight reservation. Direct China–Caracas service is limited; most itineraries route through Madrid or Doha.
- Hotel reservation or invitation letter Hotel reservation for tourists; corporate invitation letter from a SENIAT-registered Venezuelan entity for business and investor visas.
- Visa application form Available from the Embassy of Venezuela in China website, or completed inside the Cancillería Digital portal.
- Planilla de Solicitud de Visa Venezuela (MPPRE application form) Structured ministry form, usually attached as a PDF. Fill and Print → Save as PDF, then upload in the portal or email as your consulate instructs. Complete now →
- Declaración jurada (sworn statement) Standard Spanish sworn statement. Pre-fill, sign (typed cursive for PDF or wet signature after printing), and upload. Complete now →
Printable MPPRE forms (Planilla + Declaración)
These are the two documents travelers upload most often with the e-visa file. Both tools use English on screen (labels and tips) and produce a Spanish-labelled PDF for the portal. Use your browser’s Print dialog and choose Save as PDF — the same flow as the Caracas Emergency Card.
Generate the Planilla PDF
English labels while you type; print saves Spanish section titles and field labels. Cursive-style signature from your typed name.
Generate the Declaración Jurada PDF
English how-to box and placeholders; official declaration body stays Spanish on your PDF. Typed signature renders in cursive.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
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| E-visa fee (tourist / business) | USD 180 | Online filings via Cancillería Digital. Confirm at submission. |
| Investor / long-stay classifications | Confirm with consulate | Fees vary by visa class and processing channel. |
Timeline
| Online (Cancillería Digital) | ≈ 15 days |
| In-person (Beijing / Shanghai / Hong Kong) | Up to 6 weeks |
| Recommended buffer | 6–8 weeks before departure |
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Yes — every Chinese passport holder needs a Venezuelan visa in advance, and there is no visa on arrival. Tourist (L), business (F), and investor classifications are all available, with the choice depending on the purpose and length of your stay.
Where do Chinese citizens apply for a Venezuelan visa?
At the Embassy of Venezuela in Beijing or its consulates in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Many tourist and business applications can also be filed online through the Cancillería Digital e-visa portal. Confirm the channel currently expected with the consulate accredited to your province.
How long does a Venezuelan visa take for Chinese applicants?
Online applications through Cancillería Digital typically clear in around 15 days. Legacy in-person filings at the Beijing embassy or its consulates can take up to 6 weeks. Plan for a 6–8 week pre-departure buffer to absorb document re-submission cycles.
What documents do Chinese citizens need for a Venezuelan visa?
A valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages), passport-style photo, completed application form, round-trip itinerary, hotel reservation or invitation letter, and proof of funds. Business and investor categories additionally require a corporate invitation letter from a SENIAT-registered Venezuelan entity and the host's RIF certificate.
How much does a Venezuelan visa cost for Chinese citizens?
The official Cancillería Digital e-visa fee is USD 180 for tourist and business filings. Investor and long-stay classifications, and any in-person filings at the Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong consulates, may carry different administrative costs — confirm with the consulate accredited to your province before submitting.
Are there direct flights from China to Venezuela?
No — there is no nonstop China–Caracas commercial service, and direct flights are limited. Most itineraries route through Madrid (Iberia) or Doha (Qatar Airways), with onward connection to SVMI airport in Caracas. Confirm onward connections with the airline before booking.
Keep going
Corporate invitation letter, SENIAT registration, executive guidance.
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