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Paraguay, Venezuela, and Colombia maintain strict entry and exit requirements for visitors, which everyone interested in traveling to these destinations should know to avoid problems not only with immigration authorities, but also with airlines.
One of the essential points to consider before making any international trip is to check the passport validity, since a simple routine check can allow you to renew this international ID on time -if necessary- and avoid later problems.
Likewise, it is important to consider that each country sets its own requirements regarding the validity of this document, which must be respected and known in advance to avoid any setback.
Passport requirements that Paraguay requires of all travelers
The National Directorate of Migration of Paraguay indicates that for all nonresident visitors, the presentation of a passport that is fully valid is mandatory both for entry into and exit from the country.
However, for nationals from Mercosur countries, only a valid identity document from the country of origin is required.
Passport requirements that Venezuela requires of all travelers
For its part, the Ministry of Popular Power for Foreign Affairs indicates that all visitors must present a original passport and a photocopy, with a minimum validity of at least 6 months for the stay to be authorized.
Passport requirements that Colombia requires of all travelers
In the case of Colombia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifies that all foreign visitors must present one of the documents listed below, as applicable
- Valid and current passport
- Preferred passport
- Special passport in cases of stateless persons or refugees
- CAN-MERCOSUR National Identity Document
- Foreigners’ ID card from CAN-MERCOSUR countries
- Temporary Protection Permit-PPT
- Temporary/provisional/emergency travel document
Other documents and requirements that authorities will generally verify
Before authorizing international travel, the authorities will also take into account other basic aspects, such as
- Passport without tears or extra-official marks
- Identity documents required according to each destination
- Full match between the declared data and the data appearing in the documents
- Permits and visas up to date, as applicable in each case
- Compliance with all health and baggage requirements