Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: INAC (Instituto Nacional de Aeronautica Civil)
- Website: https://inac.gob.ve
- Contact: INAC Headquarters, Caracas, Venezuela / SITGA registration: https://inac.gob.ve (click 'SITGA')
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require INAC authorization and may need additional government clearance.
Non-scheduled flights require INAC permit, 7 days minimum. Political clearance may also be needed.
Limited bilateral agreements due to political situation. Few international carriers operate.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: INAC
- Lead Time: 7-30 business days (highly variable; 7-day minimum for basic permits)
- Validity: 7, 15, 30, 90, 180, or 365 days (per Feb 2024 regulation, Official Gazette No. 42.823)
- Fees: Pre-payment required via SITGA system; charges based on aircraft weight and total km flown in Venezuelan airspace
Feb 2024 regulation (Official Gazette No. 42.823) introduced tiered operational permits: 7, 15, 30, 90, 180, and 365-day validity options. Registration and pre-payment via INAC SITGA system (https://inac.gob.ve, click 'SITGA'). Outstanding overflight fees will result in denied entry to Venezuelan FIR -- often discovered only when approaching airspace. Increased GPS interference (jamming/spoofing) in SVZM/Maiquetia FIR extending up to 250nm from source. Military mobilizations in 2025 include advanced SAM systems.
1. Register in INAC SITGA system at https://inac.gob.ve (click 'SITGA') 2. Engage experienced permit service provider (strongly recommended due to complexity) 3. Submit overflight request to INAC 7-30 business days before flight 4. Provide: aircraft registration, insurance (original copies), crew information 5. For foreign-language documents: translate into Spanish by locally certified official translator 6. Pre-pay overflight charges via SITGA (based on aircraft weight and total km) 7. Confirm no outstanding fees exist (unpaid fees = denied FIR entry without notice) 8. Check NOTAMs for GPS interference (jamming/spoofing in SVZM FIR, up to 250nm)
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: INAC
- Lead Time: 7-30 business days (15-day+ permits require in-person application or local representative)
- Validity: 7, 15, 30, 90, 180, or 365 days (per Feb 2024 regulation)
- Fees: Pre-payment required before permit issuance
15-day and longer permits must be requested in person at INAC by the aircraft owner/operator or by a local representative with notarized and apostilled Power of Attorney. All foreign-language documents must be translated into Spanish by a locally certified official translator. Original insurance copies required. High denial rate possible.
1. Engage experienced permit service provider (strongly recommended) 2. For 7-day permit: submit via SITGA system or through permit provider 3. For 15-day+ permits: must be requested IN PERSON at INAC by owner/operator or local representative with notarized and apostilled Power of Attorney 4. Provide: original insurance copies, aircraft documentation, crew/passenger details 5. Translate ALL foreign-language documents into Spanish by locally certified official translator 6. Apostille all foreign documents (per Hague Convention) 7. Pre-pay all fees before permit issuance 8. Arrange local handler (essential) 9. Be prepared for possible denial -- have alternate routing plans 10. Allow 7-30 business days depending on permit duration requested
Cabotage
No (foreign aircraft may not pick up passengers within Venezuela)
General Remarks
One of the most challenging operating environments in the Americas. Feb 2024 regulation overhauled permit system with 7/15/30/90/180/365-day tiers. SITGA system mandatory for registration and payment. In-person application required for permits >7 days. GPS jamming/spoofing active in 2025. Outstanding fees = denied entry. Plan well in advance.