Citizenship can arise by birth, through family connection, or by legal naturalization in accordance with the Constitution and Nationality and Citizenship Law.
Venezuelan nationality and citizenship are governed by the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Nationality and Citizenship Law.
Citizenship may be acquired through birth, descent, or naturalization in accordance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Venezuela recognizes dual nationality. Citizens by birth retain constitutional nationality protections, while naturalized citizens must comply with statutory residency and procedural requirements.
Eligibility, documentation standards, and administrative processes vary depending on the applicable category and individual circumstances.
IMCA provides structured eligibility evaluation and documentation oversight aligned with Venezuelan legal frameworks.
Individuals born in Venezuelan territory acquire Venezuelan nationality at birth, regardless of parental nationality.
Additionally, individuals born abroad to Venezuelan parent(s) may qualify as citizens by origin, subject to registration and declaration requirements where applicable.
Children born outside Venezuela to Venezuelan parent(s) may acquire nationality through jus sanguinis provisions.
Proper documentation of lineage and civil registration is essential.
Foreign nationals may apply for Venezuelan citizenship through naturalization upon meeting residence requirements under the law.
General requirements may include:
Naturalization applications are subject to government approval and documentation verification.
A Venezuelan passport may be issued to recognized Venezuelan citizens.
Passport applications require:
Processing procedures are handled by the relevant governmental authority responsible for identification and migration services.
Citizenship by birth and citizenship by naturalization are distinct legal categories under Venezuelan law.
Citizenship by origin carries constitutional protections.
Naturalization requires formal approval and fulfillment of residency obligations.
Dual nationality is permitted; however, Venezuelan citizens may be required to use Venezuelan documentation when entering or exiting Venezuela.
IMCA provides structured review of eligibility, civil documentation alignment, and procedural coordination prior to submission.
All advisory services are conducted within applicable legal frameworks.
Citizenship matters require documentation precision and legal clarity.
IMCA provides:
✔ Structured eligibility assessment
✔ Civil registry and lineage documentation review
✔ Naturalization pathway evaluation
✔ Passport application coordination guidance
✔ Regulatory alignment prior to submission
Each file begins with evaluation, not assumption.