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The Venezuelan government has come up with a new type of visa, PRO-V-90. It allows foreign specialized professionals to render specialized services in the country within 90 days without the need for an employer or legal entity in the country. It is designed for outside consultants, technical specialists, speakers, journalists and investment watchers who are required to work for overseas firms with clients in Venezuela. The application is completely online; it is processed in 2-10 business days, and no visit to the consulate is required.
Quick Facts: Venezuela PRO-V-90 Visa 2026
- Maximum stay: 90 days per entry, multiple entries allowed.
- Who it’s for: Foreign professionals without a Venezuelan employer, invited by a Venezuelan company
- Employment: none with the inviting Venezuelan entity; no salary received from it
- Ineligible activities: Providing travel expenses, financial support, or donations.
- Type of application: Fully Online (e-Learning)
- Processing time: Please allow 2-10 business days for processing.
- Proof of visa: Emailed approval, printable.
- Renewal: Exits Venezuela and applies for renewal after 90 days.
Who Should Consider the Venezuela PRO-V-90 Visa
This route is appropriate for companies that have clients in Venezuela, but no registered office in the country. A business can develop its own employees or freelance experts to carry out a particular project or task instead of creating an entity or employing locally. A sensible option for short-term assignments, such as consulting, auditing, technical training or media assignments, where a full work visa would be unnecessary.
The most important thing is that the person who invites them to Venezuela cannot pay them. This is why the PRO-V-90 differs from a regular employment visa: compensation needs to be provided either by the applicant’s employer in their home country or by the applicant’s own independent contract.
PRO-V-90 vs Other Venezuela Entry Options
| Feature | PRO-V-90 Visa | Traditional Work Visa | Tourist Visa |
| Requires local employer | No | Yes | No |
| Max stay | 90 days | Long-term/renewable | Typically 90 days |
| Paid by Venezuelan entity | No | Yes | No |
| Business activity allowed | Yes (specialised services) | Yes | No |
| Application method | Fully online | Consular/in-country process | Upon arrival or online |
| Processing time | 2–10 business days | Weeks to months | Days |
How to Apply
- Register an account or log in to Cancillería Digital.
- Submit the online application with supporting documents relating to the assignment and inviting company.
- Please wait for review (usually takes 2-10 business days).
- Get the approval by email and print it out for approval.
- Go to Venezuela and complete the assignment within a period of 90 days.
FAQs
Is PRO-V-90 a work visa?
Not in the usual manner. It allows for hiring particular professional services without establishing an employment contract with a Venezuelan company.
Am I eligible to renew PRO-V-90 visa?
No renewal in the country. If you are to return, you will have to do so after the 90 days have elapsed and reapply.
Should I go to a Venezuelan Consulate?
No. Everything is managed via Cancillería Digital, and approval is given via e-mail.
What should I do to get paid on this visa?
Not the Venezuelan company that invited you; it should be your home-country employer or your own business.
Which activities are allowed to be done on the PRO-V-90?
The following are some of the qualifying categories: technical assistance, operational support, presentations, journalism, and investment supervision.
Those who are already working abroad should first verify if their visas match their functions and employer’s requirements in Venezuela.
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