Requirements, Costs and Detailed Steps + VIDEO (2024)

Get your Venezuelan passport: Complete and updated guide (2024)

Do you need to process your Venezuelan passport? This essential document opens the doors to the world, allowing you to travel, study and work abroad. In this article, we will guide you step by step through the application process, from creating your SAIME account to the delivery of your passport.

Where can I apply for a Venezuelan passport?

The only entity authorized to issue Venezuelan passports is the Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Immigration (SAIME)You can carry out the entire process through the SAIME web portal (https://www.saime.gob.ve/) or in the SAIME offices located throughout the country.

How to request an appointment at SAIME for a passport?

1. Create an account at SAIME: If you do not have a SAIME account, you will need to create one on the web portal. To do so, you will need your identity card number and a valid email address.
2. Enter the SAIME portal: Once you have your account, log in to the SAIME web portal.
3. Request an appointment: In the main menu, select the option «Passport” and then “Appointment request«. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the application and select your appointment date and time.
4. Pay the passport fee: Once you have selected your appointment, you will need to pay the fee corresponding to the type of passport you are requesting. Payment can be made online with a debit or credit card or through the banks Venezuela, Banesco and Mercantil. The process is simple: upon providing the account holder’s details, such as the ID card and the telephone number linked to the bank, you will receive a text message with a numerical code to complete the payment. This will be debited directly from your savings or checking account.

What are the requirements for obtaining a Venezuelan passport?

To process your Venezuelan passport, you will need the following documents:

• Original and copy of identity card.
• Original and copy of birth certificate. (If you are a minor, both parents must be present and present their original ID card.)
• Printed passport application form. The form is generated in the SAIME portal at the time of requesting the appointment.
• Receipt of payment of the passport fee.
• Recent passport-size photo. (It should not be digital.)
• Previous passport (in case of renewal).

How much does a Venezuelan passport cost?

The cost of the Venezuelan passport varies according to the age of the applicant and the validity of the document:

• Over 18 years: $216 (valid for 10 years)
• From 3 to 17 years: $162 (valid for 5 years)
• Under 3 years old: $108 (valid for 3 years)

If you are abroad, you can process your Venezuelan passport at the Venezuelan embassy or consulate closest. The process is similar to the one carried out in Venezuela, but You will have to pay an additional consular fee of 120 dollars.

Additional recommendations:

• Request your appointment in advance: Demand for passports is high, so we recommend that you request your appointment as far in advance as possible.
• Arrive early for your appointment: It is important that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment to avoid delays.
• Make sure you have all the required documents: Please carefully review the list of required documents and make sure you have all of them completed before going to your appointment.
• Dress formally: When attending your passport appointment, we recommend that you dress formally.
• Submit the birth certificate in physical or digital format.

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