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πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Does a Kenyan need a visa for Venezuela πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ?

Visa required

Yes. Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Venezuela or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Venezuela: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 19 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Venezuela at a glance

Capital: Caracas Β· Currency: Venezuelan bolΓ­var soberano (VES, Bs.S.) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· Calling code: +58

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Venezuela uses plug types A, B, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Venezuela: 120 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Venezuela β†’

Easier destinations near Venezuela for Kenyan passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ Venezuelan passport holders visiting Kenya: Venezuelan passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Kenyan passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
37e-Visa
95visa required

All destinations for Kenya passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Venezuela β†’

Questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.

Does a Venezuelan need a visa for Kenya?

Venezuelan passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.