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Announcement by UK Visas and Immigration regarding the validity of Venezuelan passports

Venezuelan passports that were issued or expired on or before 21 May 2019 may be considered valid by UK authorities for 5 years beyond their expiry date.

• From: British Embassy Caracas
• Published: 7 August 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Venezuelan passports that were issued or expired on or before 21 May 2019 may be considered valid by UK authorities for 5 years beyond their expiry date

Announcement by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regarding the validity of Venezuelan passports:

Effective immediately, Venezuelan passports that were issued or expired on or before 21 May 2019 may be considered valid by UK authorities for 5 years beyond their expiry date, with no requirement for an extension stamp/sticker/official marking, up to a maximum of 10 years from the date when the passport was issued.

Published 7 August 2020