Venezuela: consular assistance for detained nationals abroad
Venezuela’s MPPRE describes attention and guidance for first-degree blood relatives of Venezuelans deprived of liberty abroad. The ministry says this procedure is free: «Este trámite es gratuito» (checked October 17, 2026).
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Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recipients | Venezuela’s MPPRE describes attention and guidance for first-degree blood relatives of Venezuelans deprived of liberty abroad. |
| Fee | The ministry says this procedure is free: «Este trámite es gratuito». |
| Published office | The page lists Oficina de Relaciones Consulares Coordinación de Legalizaciones at Avenida Urdaneta, esquina de Carmelitas. Caracas 1012, Venezuela. |
Documents listed by the ministry
- The requirements list a citizen-service record from an interview between an official and a relative.
- The requirements list documents proving a direct first-degree relationship to the detained person: birth certificate, marriage certificate and identity cards.
Family relationship and service scope
- Venezuela’s MPPRE describes attention and guidance for first-degree blood relatives of Venezuelans deprived of liberty abroad.
- The ministry says this procedure is free: «Este trámite es gratuito».
Related information
Official sources
- MPPRE — Asistencia consular a ciudadanos venezolanos, privados de libertad en el extranjero: https://mppre.gob.ve/descripcion/52
Last verified: 2026-10-17. General procedural information for educational purposes. It describes services published by the government of Venezuela, not US immigration or criminal proceedings. Verify directly with the consular authority. Not legal advice; for your situation, consult an attorney.