Entry And Passport Restrictions For Venezuelan Nationals

At a Glance

• The government of Venezuela has announced that, effective immediately, Venezuelan nationals are no longer allowed to board flights for Venezuela using an expired passport or a Venezuelan Identity Card, as previously allowed.
• Instead, they must present a valid Venezuelan passport, or a travel document issued by an accredited Venezuelan consular post and registered with the airline at least 72 hours before boarding their flight.
• Furthermore, certain Venezuelan nationals applying for a new passport are now required to travel to Venezuela to complete the application process, unlike previously when this could have been completed outside Venezuela.
• Venezuelan nationals without a valid Venezuelan passport should be aware that they may face restrictions, and additional administrative hurdles to travel to Venezuela and/or obtain new passports.