Texas tower

passport and visa services

2020 Montrose Blvd, Suite 400 (713) 874-1420 Houston, Texas77006 Fax (713) 874-1245

VENEZUELA

Visa Requirements for US Citizens

Work Visa (TR-L)

Will be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of People’s Power for the Interior, Justice and Peace, following authorization for a work visa by the Ministry of People’s Power for Work and Social Security. Employers in Venezuela must complete all the requirements established by the aforementioned Ministries.

Exception: Artists, foreign correspondents and athletes engaged in for profit activities whose representatives in Venezuela need only obtain authorization from the Ministry for the Interior, Justice and Peace, which will establish conditions for the visa and duration of stay.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. A completed visa application.
  2. Original passport with a minimum of six (6) months of validity remaining as of the expected travel date and at least two blank pages.
  3. Copies of the passport pages that show personal information, the expiration date and the photograph.
  4. One (1) recent front-facing photograph with a white background, size 2x2 inches (without glasses or hats).
  5. Authorization from Venezuela’s Ministry for the Interior, Justice and Peace.
  6. A certified copy of the work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor.
  7. Degrees, work certificates and other proof requested by the Ministry for the Interior, Justice and Peace that show evidence of the applicant’s employment status.
  8. A copy of the employment offer or contract.
  9. A certificate of health. **Translated into Spanish****
  10. A police record issued by local authorities. ****Translated into Spanish******
  11. One (1) copy of the flight itinerary (which indicates the date of entry to and exit from Venezuela, the name of the airline and the flight number).
  12. Notarized copy of US status Non US passport holders
  13. Company Letter of Guarantee. ****See sample below*******

**********Texas Tower can translate the police report and Certificate of Health*******

Instructions for sending your Venezuela Visa to Texas Tower

1. Gather the requirements listed above.

2 Fill out the form below.

3. Federal Express your requirements, order form (below) and payment to:

Texas Tower Passport and Visa Services

2020 Montrose Blvd, Suite 400

Houston, Texas77006

713-874-1420

Please print this page, fill it out and send to us with your information

Name(s): ______

Address to return passport(s): ______

______

Have Fed Ex deliver without a signature? City: ______State: ______

YesNo

Zip Code: ______

Phone numbers: (w) ______(h) ______

Email address: ______

Date of Departure: ______

Costs

All fees below include consulate fee, Texas Tower service fee and return delivery by Federal Express.

Work Visa$375.00

Translations: $125.00 per page

Process time is 7-9 business days

Send one check for the amount above or fill out your credit card number below.

Credit Card number: ______Exp. ______

Type of Credit Card: ______V Code______

Signature: ______

BUSINESS COVER LETTER

(Company letter of Guarantee)

*Sample only*

FOR BUSINESS VISAS ONLY

*The following letter is to be typed onto your company letterhead*

Date

Consulate of ____(Country Name)_

Dear Sirs

This letter is to introduce (Applicant’s Name) , the (Position) with (Company name) .

(Applicant’s name) wishes to visit your country from (Proposed date of entry) to (Proposed date of exit) in order to (Exact purpose of trip) .

While in your country, he/she will be contacting (Contact Persons Name) ,

(Company Name and Company Street Address) .

We are requesting a (Business) (Type of Visa) visa to be issued for at least

(days/weeks/months) . We are requesting a (Single/Double/Multiple) entry visa be issued. (Company Name) hereby guarantees the expenses of this trip including return airfare to the United States.

Sincerely

(Authorized Signer other than the Applicant)

(Title)

*Note: No address is necessary, and an incorrect consulate or embassy address can delay processing.