Guaidó decrees extension of validity of expired passports for up to 5 years

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"We have approved a decree to protect the right of identification of our diaspora," said Juan Guaidó on Twitter.

 

The president in charge of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, signed a decree to extend the validity of Venezuelan passports for another five years after the printed expiration date. This was published by the National Assembly and announced by the Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States, Carlos Vecchio, on Twitter.

For its part, the US Department of State He noted on his website that the United States recognizes this extension "of the validity of the passport for the issuance of visas and other consular purposes, Customs and Border Patrol will also recognize the passports covered by this decree." He also clarified that "Venezuelans in the United States who possess passports extended by the decree can use those passports, which will still be considered valid in accordance with the decree, for any appropriate consular purpose." Nothing in this action alters the requirements to obtain a visa. of the United States or for admission to the United States. " Guaidó also used the social network to thank the US government for its recognition of the decree and guaranteed that he will continue working for the rights of Venezuelans.