Invitation letter for foreigners
With it, a person or company in Venezuela formally invites a foreigner to visit the country, often taking on some responsibility for the visit. Consulates often ask for it as support for the visa.
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- You tell us about your case. It's free.
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- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For people inviting a foreign family member, partner or friend to visit Venezuela, and for companies inviting partners, technicians or clients from abroad who need to support their visa
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Questions about the guest, the purpose and the length of the visit.
- Drafting of the letter with the statement of responsibility and the expected formal wording.
- Scheduling the appointment at the notary office.
- Support on signing day.
Does not include
- Handling the visa at the consulate (the guest does that with the letter).
- The apostille, which is handled separately if the consulate requires it.
- The official notary fees, which are paid per page.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 3.
- Your details as host (or the company's) and the guest's details
- The purpose, dates and place of stay for the visit
- And your valid cédula (Venezuelan national ID card), because you must appear and sign in person before the notary
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us about your guest
You give us the guest's details and the visit details.
You do this - Step 2
We draft
We prepare the letter with the statement of responsibility and the formal wording.
We do this - Step 3
You sign
We schedule the appointment and you sign before the notary with your cédula.
You do this - Result
Done
We hand you the authenticated letter so your guest can use it in their visa application.
You receive it
For the notarial document, we draft it, the parties review it, and it's signed before the notary (a public official).
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we show you each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $40, for asking you about the visit, drafting the letter with the expected formal wording and handling the notarial authentication
The official notary fee, calculated per page and paid in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate on the day of the procedure Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if my guest shows up at the consulate without the letter, or with a poorly drafted one?
The visa can be denied or delayed, and the trip falls through. The consulate asks for it as proof of who is hosting the guest and who answers for them.
Do I take on responsibility?
In many cases the letter includes a statement of responsibility for the visit; we explain what you're signing.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $40, covers drafting and the notary step; the official notary fee is separate, and the apostille, if the consulate requires it, is handled as a separate service.
Does it need an apostille?
It depends on the consulate; we guide you based on the country.
Can a company sign it?
Yes, through its representative, who appears in person.
About this procedure
An invitation letter for foreigners is the document in which a person or company based in Venezuela formally invites a foreign national to visit the country, stating who the guest is, the purpose of the visit (tourism, family, business), how long it will last, where the guest will stay and, in many cases, taking on some responsibility for the guest's stay. It's a key document in visa procedures: consulates and embassies often ask for it as part of the support showing that the visitor has an identified host and a legitimate reason to travel. Its value depends on how well it's put together: full details of the host and the guest, the relationship between them, the purpose and dates of the visit, and the statement of responsibility worded the way the destination consulate expects. A vague or incomplete letter can weaken the visa application. We draft it with the formal structure these procedures require, have it authenticated before a notary at the Notaría Pública (government notary office) to give it fecha cierta (a legally certain date, so the document holds up against third parties) and weight, and guide you on whether the consulate of the guest's country also requires an apostille (Hague Convention certification for use abroad) or an additional legalization (official verification of a signature or document). It's a good complement when you also need to back up the invitation with a statement of your circumstances (residence, income), which we can prepare too.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- A vague invitation letter weakens the visa application
- The strength is in the details. Who is inviting whom, why, for how long and with what responsibility
- We put it together with that formal structure so it gives solid support to the application
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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