How to process the Venezuelan passport from Colombia?

The passport is an essential document to travel abroad and identify yourself as a citizen of a country. For Venezuelans residing in Colombia, obtain or renew this credential It can be a complex and expensive process, due to the political, economic and social situation that your country is going through.

However, there are some options to process the Venezuelan passport from Colombia without having to travel to Venezuela or another place.

If you have a valid or expired passport less than six years ago, You can request an extension of the same, which is a document that extends its validity for two more years. To do this, follow these steps, taking into account the process to acquire your Venezuelan document:

1. Enter the web portal of the Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Immigration (SAIME).
2. Register or login.
3. Select ‘Extension request’.
4. Complete the form.
5. Pay the corresponding fee (200 dollars equal to $783,200 Colombians).
6. Wait for the appointment to be assigned.
7. Once notified by email, go to the nearest Venezuelan consulate with your original passport and a copy of the application form.
8. There they will take your biometric data and give you the passport extension.

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Steps to apply for a new passport

1. Enter the SAIME web portal.
2. Register or log in.
3. Select ‘Passport application’.
4. Complete the form.
5. Pay the corresponding fee ($200 – $783,200).
6. Wait for the appointment to be assigned.
7. You will be notified by email and you must go to the nearest Venezuelan consulate with your original identification card and a copy, two passport-type photos, a copy of the application form and, in case of loss or theft, a copy of the report.
8. There they will take your biometric data and give you the new passport.

Follow the same steps as applying for a new passport, but pay a fee of 100 dollars (equivalent to 391,600 COP). Wait for the appointment and email notification. Then, go to the nearest Venezuelan consulate with your original birth certificate and a copy, two passport-type photos, a copy of the application form and if your ID has been lost or stolen, a copy of the complaint.

At the consulate, they will take your biometric data and give you your identity card. Please note that these processes They may take several months due to material shortages and high demand. Therefore, it is advisable to apply for your passport well in advance and be patient. Furthermore, it is advisable verify the information and requirements on the official pages of the SAIME and the Venezuelan Embassy in Colombia.