Get Your Venezuela Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Descent (Jus Sanguinis): Venezuelan citizenship is granted at birth if at least one parent is a Venezuelan citizen, whether born in Venezuela or abroad.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Venezuelan citizens can apply for naturalization after 5 years of marriage and residence in the country.
- By Naturalization: Foreign nationals may naturalize after meeting residency and integration requirements; naturalized citizens may also hold dual nationality.
- Dual Citizenship Allowed: Venezuela permits dual nationality under Article 34 of its Constitution. Dual citizens must enter and exit Venezuela using their Venezuelan passport.
Step-by-Step Process
- Choose your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the Civil Registry office in Venezuela or at a Venezuelan consulate abroad.
- Provide required documents: birth/marriage certificates, proof of residence, integration, and character references.
- If naturalizing, take oath of allegiance; no renunciation of previous nationality required.
- Receive your Venezuelan citizenship certificate and apply for a passport.
Benefits of Venezuelan Citizenship
- Right to live, work, vote, and own property in Venezuela
- Access to public services: healthcare, education, social programs
- Pass citizenship to children automatically
- Dual nationality permitted, with full rights and duties under Venezuelan law
Frequently asked questions.
Does Venezuela allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Dual citizenship is allowed under Article 34 of the Venezuelan Constitution. However, dual nationals must enter and exit Venezuela using a Venezuelan passport.
Do I need to renounce my other citizenship?
No. Venezuelans—whether by birth or naturalization—do not need to renounce any other nationality when acquiring or retaining Venezuelan citizenship.
Can I naturalize through marriage?
Yes. Spouses of Venezuelan citizens can apply for naturalization after 5 years of marriage and continuous residence in Venezuela
What about minors with dual nationality?
Minors with multiple nationalities may be required to declare their Venezuelan citizenship before turning 21, especially if residing in Venezuela
Will I owe taxes in both countries?
Venezuela taxes residents on local-source income. As a dual citizen, you may also be liable for taxes in your other country—check with a tax professional for potential double taxation relief.