The Treaty of Tonchalá allows, according to former mayor William Gómez, Venezuelans to enter from Colombia without having to stamp their passport
The former mayor of the Bolívar municipality of Táchira state and border analyst William Gómez indicated that Venezuelans with expired passports can enter Venezuela through the border with Colombia, thanks to the validity of current treaties with Bogotá.
Gómez explained that Venezuelans can land at the El Dorado airport or at Camilo Daza to cross, by land, the international bridges, where they can cross without problems via Cúcuta thanks to the Treaty of Tonchalá; which allows you to pass without having to stamp your passport at the immigration offices.
In his opinion, this mechanism facilitates the entry of Venezuelans without having to use a safe passage and eliminates the procedure before the consulates.
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William Gómez indicated that according to figures from international organizations, some 8 million Venezuelans have left the country from 2017 to date, of which at least 70% had to leave Venezuela with their passport or identity card expired, due to the existing limitations to achieve this document, outlined the Los Andes Diary.
The Minister of Transportation of Venezuela, Ramón Velásquez Araguayán, pointed out October 2 that Venezuelan citizens abroad must present valid passports to enter the country, leaving behind the previous regulations that allowed entry with expired documents or identity cards.
This decision is implemented amid diplomatic ruptures with more than 10 countries that did not recognize the re-election of Nicolás Maduro on July 28.
Velásquez Araguayán explained that airlines abroad began to disseminate this new policy as of Friday, notifying passengers about the need to have a valid Venezuelan passport at the time of travel.
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Subsequentlyin a meeting held at the Maiquetía International Airport, the government of Venezuela established the new regulations for entry and exit from the country of Venezuelan citizens, with their specific exceptions and procedures, in view of official announcements about passports.
Passengers with dual nationality will be able to enter the country with an expired Venezuelan passport, without the need for a safe passage.
Those with legal residence in other countries will also be able to enter with an expired Venezuelan passport, without requiring a safe passage. On the contrary, Venezuelan passengers who do not have legal residence in another country must request a safe passage. The safe conduct permit allows transit in another country for a period of no more than five hours, without immigration, since it only authorizes the flight to the final destination, which is Venezuela.
To leave the country it is essential to have a valid Venezuelan passport.
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