Venezuela has the North East extreme of he Andean Mountain Range with several peaks over 4000 mts . In Mérida the Bolivar Peak stands as the highest of the country with 5002 mts, Humboldt Peak 4952 mts, and Bompland Peak 4880 mts. Also in Merida, the largest and highest Ropeway of the world is found.
Beaches, islands and Shores
4.006 km. of shore and white sand beaches make Venezuela a unique Touristic Stop. All the north of the country holds the warm Caribbean Sea with 1.700 km. Soft sand beaches with sun and warmer crystalline waters the whole year define the landscape of the shore of Venezuela,. The best beaches of Venezuela are: la Isla de Margarita, Mochima, Morrocoy, Los Roques, Península de Paria, Playa Medina, Chononí, Laguna de Tacarigua, Dependencias Federales, Médanos de Coro y Turuépano.
Jungle.
The main attraction of Venezuela is found at the South. La Gran Sabana, with plenty of rapid rivers waterfall and adventures. The Angel waterfall with 979 mts height is the highest waterfall in the world. Several "Tepuy", which means mountain in aborigins dialect, are table shaped mountains with 2000 to 3000 million years old.
In the Caraima National Park, where the Tepuy Mountains are found it is also found more than six thousand species of plants - some unique- and around 500 varieties of orquids, which is also the Venezuelan national flower. Many world scientists are attracted by the wonders of Venezuela. 150 mammals species, 550 varieties of birds, 72 reptiles and 55 amphibian types distributed accordingly as per the height, vegetation and ecosystems..
Plains
The mainland of Venezuela is a region rich in Oil resources but also with a vast culture, distinguished by the exquisite food and exotic pasttimes such as the cock fights. A visit to Venezuela should include an experience in the Cattle Ranch where wild animals can be observed in a safari style experience.
Tourism Circuits
Observation circuits of Flora and Animal life
3.336 different kinds of animals with 1.315 birds (15% of the total known species) and 40% of the 3,000 that live in the neotropic) and 25.000 varieties of plants, hereby making Venezuela one of the most Biodiverse countries in the world.
Sport Fishing
Venezuela has an ideal layout for fishing, with long shores in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Peacock Bass (Cichlidae) and “Payara” (Hydrolycus scomberoides o Rhaphiodontichthys vulpinus) are among the species available in Venezuelan waters. Tarpon and Snook (Centropomus robalito), Yellowtail, Billfish in Morrocoy National Park; Bonefish in Los Roques National Park; King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) in La Tortuga island. Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Black Marlin, and Sailfish (Istiophoridae). The most popular fishing styles in Venezuela are fly fishing, spinningand trolling.
Regions
Venezuelan Government encourages Tourism promotion with the motto: Muevete por Venezuela (Move around Venezuela). This strategy has four main courses defined as "Worlds" and "Routes". You are kindly invited to discover the wonderful destinations of Venezuela, learn about its culture and preserve the unique nature and landscape of a country that is wide open to visitors.
Route of Pleasure
Main Attractions :
- Los Roques National Park (White sand beaches and splendid sealife, diving, snorkeling) - Colonia Tovar (Traditional German alike town) - Maracaibo Lake Bridge - Morrocoy - Adícora (National Park with amazing sealife) - Médanos de Coro (Sand Dunes) - Magdaleno ( Famous Artisans Town) - Yare Dancing Devils Festivity ( Famous Venezuelan Culture Festival featuring colorful devil masks)
For additional details about Pleasure Route please contact the Tourism Office of Venezuelan Embassy in Tokyo at
Tropical World
Main Attractions :
- Famous Beaches: Playa El Agua, Playa Parguito, Playa El Yaque - La Restinga, National Park (Famous for its Biodiversity) - Cumaná, the first established city of the American Continent - Araya Peninsula (Famous for its Salt hills) - Orinoco river Delta, Mariusa National Park - Mochima, National Park (Dolphin watching, an excellent diving spot)
- La Gran Sabana (Venezuelan part of the Amazon Jungle)
- Salto Angel, Churun meru, Canaima National Park (Famous for the Highest waterfall in the World with almost 1 km height in the Venezuelan Jungle)
For additional details about Venezuelan Tropical world please contact the Tourism Office of Venezuelan Embassy in Tokyo at
Route of The Heroes (Liberators)
Main Attractions :
- Sierra Nevada National Park (Highest spot of Venezuelan territory, Bolivar Peak in the Andean Mountain Range) - Peace Virgin Mary Monument (Colosal statue of the Virgin Mary in the top of The "La Peña de la Virgen" Mountain in Trujillo) - Isnotú (Hometown of the First Venezuelan Saint Jose Gregorio Hernandez) - Mérida Ropeway (The highest and longest ropeway of the world) - La Grita
For additional details about Venezuelan Route of the Liberators please contact the Tourism Office of Venezuelan Embassy in Tokyo at
Adventure World
Main Attractions :
- Piñero Famous Cattle Ranch experience - San Juan de Los Morros (Splendid Hills and Mountain views) - Rio Viejo National Park - Hato Cedral - Barinas Rivers and hotsprings - Santo Domingo Cattle Ranch
For additional details about Venezuelan Adventure World please contact the Tourism Office of Venezuelan Embassy in Tokyo at
Legalization is a validation of the signature of the government official who authorizes a document, the Consular Officer does not judge the structure or the content of the document.
In March 16, 1999, The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela signed the Hague Convention (Apostille) to exempt legalization of Foreign Public Documents (1961), published in Official Newspaper no. 36,446 of date 5 of May of 1998.
Consequently, all public documents do not need to be legalized through the Consular Section of the Embassy.
Apostille for Documents of Studies, Birth Certificates, Marriage certificates, Acts of Divorce and Deaths.
Applicants legally residing in Japan can legalize letters, certificates or other documents previously indicated.
In order to obtain the Hague Apostille it is required to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
It is highly recommended to translate to Spanish the letters, certificates or others using the services of a certified public interpreter.
Documents that do not require legalization before the Consular Office.
The corresponding Apostille has to be obtained by the interested party through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimusho).
Contact Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Kasumigaseki 2-2-1, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8919, Tel: +81- (0) 3-3580-3311 www.mofa.go.jp
The Hague Convention states that the public documents that do not require legalization in this Consular Office are the following:
Documents issued by an authority or civil employee related to: Courts or Trials, including those of the Public Ministry, or of a secretary, Official or Judicial Agent.
Administrative Documents
Notaries Documents.
Official Certifications of private documents, such as mentions of registry, verifications on the certainty of one date and official and notaries authentications of a signature. The Agreement includes Documents related to Studies, Birth Certificates, Marriage certificates, Acts of Divorce and Deaths.
Documents that Require Legalization (Certification).
The documents that require legalization before this Consular Office are the following ones:
Documents sent by diplomatic or consular agents.
Administrative and Commercial documents that directly refer a mercantile or customs operation
Examples are: Letters, Authorizations, Certificates of Origin, Commercial Certificates, among others.
Requirements
Present the Notarized or Certified document by a Chamber of Commerce before the Consular Office. The Public Notary must be registered in this Consular Section.
Payment in the bank of the corresponding consular fee.
Certification means verifying the seal of the competent authority that issues a document.
The following commercial certificates can be legalized according to the interest of the applicant.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Antiquity
Certificate of Quality
Certificates of Debt
Certificate of Aging
Certificate of Free Contamination
Certificate of Sale Consent
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Patent of Invention
Certificate of Purity
Certificate of Animal Health
Certificate of Vegetal Health
Certificate of Free Radioactivity
Certificate for Human Consumption
Certificates of Use
Certificate of Domestic Use (Personal Effects)
Certificate of Use of Vehicles
Requirements
Present in original the respective document to the Consular Section, with official stamp of the respective Japanese Chamber of Commerce.
Payment at the bank of the corresponding consular fee.
In cases of Certificates of Debt it is additionally required to bring RIF Number and RUSAD of the indebted Venezuelan company, as well as the data of the invoice or Bill of Lading of the merchandise.
The Certificate of Use of Vehicles is issued under the figure of the "Regimen de Equipaje de pasajeros" to Venezuelan citizens and foreigners in Venezuela who return to the country after living abroad by a minimum period of one (1) year.
The automobile must be registered to the name of the passenger with patent or ownership title issued by the competent authority with not less than eleven (11) months before the entrance of the passenger to Venezuela (passport stamps are used to verify this date).
Passenger vehicles that enter Venezuela under this regulation, will be exempted of import tariffs, however, customs services fee (1 % of CIF value) is compulsory.
Tax exemption applies only whenever the vehicle's value does not surpass the equivalent one to twenty thousand (USD 20,000) dollars of the United States in national currency; in which case they will have to pay import tariffs equivalent to 35% ad valorem on the CIF value of the vehicle.
Requirements
To present in original the invoice (or similar proof of purchase) of the vehicle sent. The date of the proof of purchase / invoice can not be less than eleven (11) months before the entrance of the passenger to Venezuela.
To present in original the invoice (or similar proof of purchase) of the vehicle sent, with a translation to Spanish with a seal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
To present one (1) photocopy of front page of the owner's passport (personal data and visa). The passport must be valid.
Those having double nationality should present a copy of their foreign passport in order to verify his/her legal residence (According to article 34 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
Payment in the bank of the corresponding amount by concept of the consular fee (USD 70, oo).
The Certificate of Use of Personal Effects is issued under the figure of the "Regimen de Equipaje de pasajeros" to Venezuelan citizens and foreign residents in Venezuela who return to the country after having lived abroad a minimum period of six months.
Requirements:
Detailed original list (in Spanish) of all the used personal effects
One (1) photocopy of front page of the owner's passport (personal data and visa). The passport must be valid.
Those having double nationality should present a copy of their foreign passport in order to verify his/her legal residence (According to article 34 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
Payment in the bank of the corresponding amount by concept of the consular fee (USD 70, oo).
Document Registration
In order to authenticate the signature of the issuer of a document by the consular officer, such as: Powers of Attorney, Contracts, Testaments, Authorizations, among others.
Requirements:
Original and one copy of the document to be authenticated.
To present valid original passport and photocopy of front page (personal data and fingerprints).
Payment of the corresponding Consular Rights.
In order to make an authentication and document registration, your have to get an appointment at this consular office, visit the consulate office with your respective identification (passport and/or identity card) during office hours.
Venezuelan children under 18 years must travel accompanied by both parents.
When traveling accompanied by only one parent it is required for the other parent to issue an authorization authenticated document.
If the child is going to travel alone or accompanied of a non-parent, the authorization should be granted by the mother and the father (both) or by whoever exerts legal custody over the child.
In cases when the legal representative of a Child, is requested to grant an authorization so that the child can travel outside Venezuela, the parent may grant this authorization before the Consulates or Consular Sections.
This is the procedure of authentication and registration of a empowerment granted before a Consulate Officer According to Venezuela "Codigo Civil" Requirements:
Present for revision at the Consulate, the version of the power (in Spanish) that is desired to legalize.
Revision includes structure and content, in order to identify is it's an ample or a special power.
Consular fee, depends on the type of power of attorney :
Ample: USD 300, oo
Special: USD 100, oo
The person who grants the power of attorney has to present three (3) originals of the document, with the name of the lawyer who elaborated it in the left superior corner accompanied by his record number at the "Colegio de Abogados" (Lawyers Association).
One (1) front photograph of the Child, full color with white background (3x4 cms).
Submit original and four certified copies of the Japanese Birth certificate legally translated to Spanish and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Japan. The original document of the Birth Certificate will not be returned to the applicant.
In the translation to Spanish the year of birth should be according to the Gregorian Calendar instead of the Japanese Hesei.
To present original and four (4) photocopies of the main pages of the passport of each parent (where they appear his personal data and fingerprints)
Original and four (4) copies of the Marriage certificate properly translated to Spanish (if available). In case of divorce or death of one of the parents of the Child, the Divorce or Death Certificate must be presented.
The original Certificate will be returned to the applicant once reviewed by this Consular Section.
In case that one of the parents is a foreign citizen: The applicant should submit an Affidavit in favor of the Child and in his representation, this declaration should state that the child assumes Venezuelan nationality (there is a special form to be filled at the Consular Office).
The Venezuelan by naturalization will have to include copy of the Official Publication stating so.
To fill a Birth survey form, which will be given in the Consular Section.
The Birth registry is free from payment of Consular Rights.
Submit three (3) registered original copies of the Marriage certificate properly translated to Spanish and with “Apostille” by “the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Japan”
Submit original and valid passports of both spouses and three (3) photocopies of front page of each one of the passports (personal data and fingerprints).
Submit in original and copies of the Death Certificate form, available at the Embassy.
Submit three (3) registered original copies of the Death Certificate form properly translated to the Spanish and with “Apostille” by the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Japan. The three registered copies will not be returned to the applicant, since they will have to be sent to the competent Venezuelan authorities. In order to transfer the remains to Venezuelan territory, it is requisite obligatory to accompany it by the Death Certificate.
Presentation of the original passport of the deceased and three (3) photocopies of front page of the passport (where they appear the personal data and treads digital).
This service is exonerated of Consular fee.
In order to prepare a death certificate, please set an appointment by phone.
Cadivi
Authorization to obtain Foreign Currency - CADIVI For specific information and particular cases, please consult the Providences of the Commission of Currency Administration in his Website: www.cadivi.gob.ve
Someone who has been previously registered in the Consulate Office Database may apply via post mail
For the Consular Registry the applicant must submit copy of his/her valid Venezuelan passport and complete form available at the consular office .
Free of charge Venezuelan Retiree abroad
Requirements:
1. Submit a Consular Registry for Pensioners.
2. Copy of the Venezuelan passport.
3. If the passport was extended, please annex copy of the page of the prorogation.
4. Copy of the migratory status (resident, citizenship or immigration)
5. In case of double nationality, please bring copy of the corresponding passport and your Venezuela identity card. Support for Relatives abroad
Requirements:
1. Submit a Consular Registry for Family support.
2. Copy of the Venezuelan passport.
3. If the passport was extended, please annex copy of the page of the prorogation.
4. Copy of the migratory status according to is the case that corresponds (resident, citizenship or immigration)
5. Copy of the identity card where it proves his legal residence according to is the case that corresponds.
6. Declaration of Address in original sent by the Court corresponding to his/her residence.
In case that the beneficiary is a Child, please copy of the Declaration of Address of the parents.
7 , Copy of the identity card of the applicant of the remittance before CADIVI. Venezuelan Nationals studying in Japan
Requirements:
1. Submit a Consular Registry for Students.
2, Copy of the Venezuelan passport.
3. If the passport was extended, please annex copy of the page of the prorogation.
4, Copy of the migratory status (resident, citizenship or immigration)
5, Proof of enrollment in study in original
The proof letter or certificate should specified the cost of the schools fees, period of study and seal of the institution.
This proof or certification must be notarized and legalized by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
6. In case of a dependent spouse, in addition to all the previous requirements, please annex copy of the marriage certificate. return to the menu
The Embassy's Consular Section offers to Venezuelan National residing abroad the right to vote according to the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in its article 63.
Requirements
For the purposes of registration in the Electoral Registry for the first time or to change your previous center of voting, you will have to come to this Consular Section, previous arranged appointment by telephone, in office hours. Please verify that you can fulfill the following requirements:
To be legal resident in Japan. In case of having double nationality (Art. 34 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela), please annex photocopy of the foreign passport in order to determine the applicant's legal residence.
Present his/her Venezuela identity card (valid or expired) and a photocopy.
The inscription in the Permanent Electoral Registry is free of consulate fee.
The inscription must be done within sixty (60) following days to the date in which a person has turned 18 years of age.
Requirements:
Present Venezuelan identity card and three (3) copies
Present a valid original passport and three (3) photocopies of front page of the passport (where they appear the personal data and treads digital).
Submit six (6) front recent equal photos, front, to color and white bottom (3x4 cms).
Write a letter to the attention of The Ambassador and/or Consul requesting to avoid the compulsory military service including the appropriate reason.
Please state the arguments that justify it.
This service is free of charge.
Animal transfer
Submit vaccination certificate sent by a veterinarian with a minimum of six months validity.
In the case of dogs: must be vaccinated against the Parvus virus.
These certificates must be validated by the authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (“Apostille”).
Monday to Friday of 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 m (except holidays) Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Consular Section
No. 38 Kowa Bldg., # 703
4-12-24, Nishi Azabu
Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-031
Tel: 03 3409 1501 Fax: 03 3409 1505
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Welcome
You are in the official website of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Japan. We, kindly invite you to discover Venezuela through these pages. With its inmense opportunities and extraordinary Touristic appeal, is a recommended destination for those who look for new experiences in a completely new kind of place. Venezuela is a Paradise on earth which offers in a single visit a wide range of landscapes such as: plains, deserts, jungles and mountains, snow in the andes, The Orinoco river Delta, impressive rivers, caribbean sea, islands, unique beatiful shores, white sand and sun.
It's a country plenty of traditions and modernity, where reality mixes with the magic to create a place of extraordinary natural wonders as well as human values, distinguished for its beautiful, simple, passionate for work and kind people
Usted puede consultar la lista de servicios, en el Consulado se ofrecen servicios tanto para ciudadanos venezolanos como para ciudadanos de otras nacionalidades que desean visitar Venezuela.
Venezuela has the North East extreme of he Andean Mountain Range with several peaks over 4000 mts . In Mérida the Bolivar Peak stands as the highest of the country with 5002 mts, Humboldt Peak 4952 mts, and Bompland Peak 4880 mts. Also in Merida, the largest and highest Ropeway of the world is found.
4.006 km. of shore and white sand beaches make Venezuela a unique Touristic Stop. All the north of the country holds the warm Caribbean Sea with 1.700 km. Soft sand beaches with sun and warmer crystalline waters the whole year define the landscape of the shore of Venezuela,. The best beaches of Venezuela are: la Isla de Margarita, Mochima, Morrocoy, Los Roques, Península de Paria, Playa Medina, Chononí, Laguna de Tacarigua, Dependencias Federales, Médanos de Coro y Turuépano.
The main attraction of Venezuela is found at the South. La Gran Sabana, with plenty of rapid rivers waterfall and adventures. The Angel waterfall with 979 mts height is the highest waterfall in the world. Several "Tepuy", which means mountain in aborigins dialect, are table shaped mountains with 2000 to 3000 million years old. 
The mainland of Venezuela is a region rich in Oil resources but also with a vast culture, distinguished by the exquisite food and exotic pasttimes such as the cock fights. A visit to Venezuela should include an experience in the Cattle Ranch where wild animals can be observed in a safari style experience. 
3.336 different kinds of animals with 1.315 birds (15% of the total known species) and 40% of the 3,000 that live in the neotropic) and 25.000 varieties of plants, hereby making Venezuela one of the most Biodiverse countries in the world.
Venezuela has an ideal layout for fishing, with long shores in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Peacock Bass (Cichlidae) and “Payara” (Hydrolycus scomberoides o Rhaphiodontichthys vulpinus) are among the species available in Venezuelan waters. Tarpon and Snook (Centropomus robalito), Yellowtail, Billfish in Morrocoy National Park; Bonefish in Los Roques National Park; King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) in La Tortuga island. Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Black Marlin, and Sailfish (Istiophoridae). The most popular fishing styles in Venezuela are fly fishing, spinningand trolling. 
Main Attractions :
Route of The Heroes (Liberators) 
Adventure World 
You are in the official website of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Japan. We, kindly invite you to discover Venezuela through these pages. With its inmense opportunities and extraordinary Touristic appeal, is a recommended destination for those who look for new experiences in a completely new kind of place. Venezuela is a Paradise on earth which offers in a single visit a wide range of landscapes such as: plains, deserts, jungles and mountains, snow in the andes, The Orinoco river Delta, impressive rivers, caribbean sea, islands, unique beatiful shores, white sand and sun.
