Transient rentista visa (TR-RE) for people living on foreign income or pensions
Venezuela grants a rentista visa to non-migrants living on lawful foreign income or a pension of at least USD 1,200 a month, plus USD 500 a month for each accompanying family member. It is valid for one year with multiple entries and can be extended for equal periods by the Ministry of the Interior if the foreign income continues. SAIME handles renewals online.
1 entry rule for Venezuela based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in Brazil
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from Brazil (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit there) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Venezuela
Money
2
Currency
Venezuelan Bolívar
VES
Venezuelan Bolívar
Tax
6–34%
Income tax (national)
Bands in tax units (UT); 34% above 6,000 UT.
Living
1
Happiness
#78 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Retirees and people with stable passive income from abroad who want to live in Venezuela.
Eligibility
Income
Show lawful rental income or a pension of at least USD 1,200 a month that is generated abroad.
USD 1,200
Minimum monthly income
Official wording
Lawful rental income or pension of at least USD 1,200 a month generated abroad.
Family members
Show fixed monthly income for each accompanying family member, and documents proving your family ties.
Extra monthly income per family member
- Just youper month
- USD 1,200
- Each extra person
- USD 500
Official wording
Fixed monthly income of USD 500 for each accompanying family member, plus documents proving family ties.
Renewal
For SAIME renewal, provide a certification of lawful means showing rental or pension income equal to USD 1,200 a month.
USD 1,200
Income to show at renewal
Official wording
SAIME renewal needs a certification of lawful means showing rental or pension income equal to USD 1,200 a month.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport (original and copy), valid 6 months
- FeesTR-RE consular fee
- Steps to applyGather proof of foreign income and the other documents
The full requirements are for members
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- 6 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Venezuela
All routes to Venezuela →Status in-country in other countries
- VanuatuResidence Visa (partner, child, employee, self-funded, foreign investor, leasehold holder) and Permanent Residency
- AlbaniaResidence Permit for Pensioners
- AzerbaijanTemporary residence permit
- BarbadosBarbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp
- Burkina FasoBurkina Faso long-stay visa and residence permit
- BulgariaProlonged residence for pensioners
