VenezuelaCaribbean Netherlands: Visa required

VenezuelaCaribbean Netherlands

Do Venezuela passport holders need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Venezuela passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Caribbean Netherlands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: netherlandsworldwide.nl (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Caribbean Netherlands130 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Venezuela: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Venezuela passport holders need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Yes. Venezuela passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Caribbean Netherlands.

What currency is used in Caribbean Netherlands?

United States dollar (USD).

How many countries can enter Caribbean Netherlands without a visa?

130 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Caribbean Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Venezuela

Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is Caracas. The continental territory is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Colombia, on the south by Brazil, on the east by Guyana, and on the northeast by Trinidad and Tobago. Venezuela consists of 23 states, the Capital District, and the Federal Dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America, with an estimated urbanization rate of 88.4% in 2022. The vast majority of Venezuelans live in urban areas in the north, including in the capital.

CapitalCaracas

RegionSouth America

Population28.5M

Area916,445 km²

CurrencyVenezuelan bolívar soberano (1 USD ≈ 881.07 VES)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+58

Drives on theright

TimezoneCaracas (UTC-4)

Nearest airportBarinas Airport (BNS), 66 km

Emergency number171 / 911

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,495 (2025)

Tourist arrivals429K (2017)

Climate in Caracas

Warmest March, coolest July, driest March, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Caracas, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.8°C	21.9°C	41mm	344h
February	33.9°C	22.9°C	11mm	325h
March	35.8°C	24°C	3mm	344h
April	34.6°C	24.4°C	44mm	321h
May	32.9°C	24°C	175mm	319h
June	30.7°C	22.4°C	286mm	307h
July	29.6°C	21.9°C	400mm	316h
August	30°C	22.2°C	356mm	314h
September	30.6°C	22.2°C	248mm	318h
October	30.2°C	22.2°C	246mm	323h
November	29.3°C	22.2°C	221mm	289h
December	30.4°C	21.5°C	30mm	338h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Venezuela is replete with stunning natural wonders and sights such as countless national parks, magnificent waterfalls, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The world's tallest waterfall, the Angel Falls, is found here.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Canaima National Park
Coro and its Port
University City of Caracas

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Nochebuena

December 25, 2026Navidad

December 31, 2026Nochevieja

Full source list on About.

About Caribbean Netherlands

The Caribbean Netherlands is a geographic region of the Netherlands located outside Europe, in the Caribbean, consisting of three special municipalities. These are the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, as they are also known in legislation, or the BES islands for short. The islands are officially classified as public bodies in the Netherlands and as overseas territories of the European Union; as such, European Union law does not automatically apply to them.

RegionCaribbean

Area328 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Dutch, Papiamento

Calling code+599

Drives on theright

Climate in Caribbean Netherlands

Warmest September, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, September.

Monthly climate normals for Caribbean Netherlands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.8°C	25.1°C	33mm	340h
February	27.9°C	25.1°C	36mm	332h
March	28.1°C	25°C	30mm	359h
April	28.8°C	25.8°C	20mm	343h
May	29.3°C	26.3°C	10mm	378h
June	29.2°C	26.2°C	53mm	365h
July	29.2°C	26.3°C	59mm	372h
August	29.6°C	26.5°C	89mm	355h
September	30.5°C	27.1°C	41mm	336h
October	29.8°C	26.7°C	87mm	335h
November	28.2°C	25.4°C	171mm	316h
December	27.7°C	25.2°C	56mm	341h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Caribbean Netherlands refers to three Caribbean islands that are overseas municipalities of the European country of the Netherlands:Bonaire, famous for its dive spots. Sint Eustatius, famous for its tranquility Saba, known for its unique ecosystem

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026Statia Day

December 6, 2026Vlagdag saba

December 25, 2026Kerstmis

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