Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Visa for individuals seeking protection in Venezuela due to a well-founded fear of persecution, conflict, or human rights violations in their home country. Grants temporary legal status and access to basic rights under international and national law.
Eligibility: Individuals facing a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion, or fleeing widespread violence/conflict in their home country, may apply for asylum.
Processing Time: ~540 days
Visa Duration: 24 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Provides temporary protection in Venezuela for individuals fleeing persecution or widespread violence. Eligibility: well-founded fear based on Convention grounds. Main benefit: protection from refoulement and legal status.