Overview
The Embassy of India, Caracas works under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It builds the partnership between India and Venezuela and serves Indian nationals, people of Indian origin and Venezuelan citizens who wish to travel to, study in or do business with India.
India and Venezuela established diplomatic relations in 1959 and marked 65 years of relations in 2024. Both countries have maintained resident embassies in Caracas and New Delhi for more than four decades.
Functions of the Embassy
- Represent the Government of India and strengthen political relations with Venezuela.
- Promote trade, investment and cooperation in energy, health, agriculture and technology.
- Provide passport, visa, OCI and other consular services.
- Look after the welfare of Indian nationals in Venezuela, including help in emergencies.
- Promote Indian culture, Yoga, Ayurveda and people-to-people ties.
- Facilitate ITEC training, scholarships and educational exchange.
India and Venezuela at a Glance
Source: India–Venezuela Relations brief, Embassy of India, Caracas. Read the full brief
Head of Mission
Shri P.K. Ashok Babu
Ambassador of India to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
- Assumed charge
- 06 November 2023
- Indian Foreign Service
- Joined in 2007
Citizen's Charter
The Citizen's Charter sets out the services the Embassy provides, the time taken for each and how to raise a grievance.
View Citizen's Charter