Moving to Venezuela: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Venezuela: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Venezuela the top income tax rate is 34%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 34% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Venezuela you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in calendar year or prior year). The typical route is None realistic: Formal rentista/investor visas exist but administration, security and sanctions make them impractical There are 3 open residence programmes in Venezuela — see the list below.
Living there
Caracas has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 26 °C and summer highs around 28.5 °C. The economy grew +0.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts -3% for 2026. Its passport opens about 112 countries without a visa in advance. Security: US raid captured Maduro Jan 2026; US-steered transition; ELN & gangs in border areas.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 34% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 34% |
| Fiscale woonplaats | na 183 dagen — More than 183 days in calendar year or prior year |
| Gebruikelijke verblijfsroute | None realistic — Formal rentista/investor visas exist but administration, security and sanctions make them impractical |
| Paspoort | visumvrij of bij aankomst naar 112 landen |
| Economic growth | +0.5% (2025), forecast -3% (2026) |
| Klimaattype | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 26° / 28.5° (Caracas) |
| Oorlog & conflict | unrest — US raid captured Maduro Jan 2026; US-steered transition; ELN & gangs in border areas |
| Alle natuurrampen | 5.9/10 |
| Sterkte van banken | 1/10 · NR |
| Eigendomsbescherming | 1/10 |
| Warme woningen in de winter | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Venezuela
- Transient Visa – Rentista — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Transient Visa – Investor — investment · open · 2026-10
- Family / Resident visa — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Venezuela to become tax resident?
na 183 dagen. More than 183 days in calendar year or prior year Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Venezuela?
In Venezuela the top income tax rate is 34%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 34% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Venezuela offer?
Transient Visa – Rentista; Transient Visa – Investor; Family / Resident visa
What is the usual way to move to Venezuela?
None realistic. Formal rentista/investor visas exist but administration, security and sanctions make them impractical
Compare with nearby countries
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