Returning to Venezuela from the US: Plan Vuelta a la Patria
Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MPPRE) publishes a page titled Plan Vuelta a la Patria that says: «COSTO: Este trámite es gratuito» (the procedure is free). The request can be submitted to Venezuela’s diplomatic and/or consular missions and to the Oficina de Relaciones Consulares, in person or by email, with a letter of reasons and a copy of the applicant’s cédula or passport (checked October 17, 2026).
This page describes what the government of Venezuela publishes about the Plan Vuelta a la Patria; it does not describe or give guidance on US immigration proceedings.
Key facts
| Item | What MPPRE publishes (checked October 17, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Programme | Plan Vuelta a la Patria |
| Who offers it | Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MPPRE) |
| Cost | «Este trámite es gratuito» (free) |
| Where to submit | Venezuela’s diplomatic and/or consular missions, and the Oficina de Relaciones Consulares |
| How to submit | In person or by email |
| Documents | Letter of reasons; copy of the applicant’s identity document (cédula or passport); extra documents for children and medical cases |
| Oficina de Relaciones Consulares address | Piso 2, Oficina de Relaciones Consulares, Dirección de Movilidad Humana, Edificio Anexo a la torre MPPRE, Av. José Vicente Rangel con Av. Urdaneta |
| Phones | +58212-802.80.00, ext. 6831 and 6830, 6718 and 6703 |
| Hours | Working days, 09:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. and 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. |
Requirements
MPPRE says «La parte solicitante debe consignar o remitir lo siguiente» (the requesting party must submit or send the following):
- A letter of reasons («Carta de exposición de motivos») setting out the case in detail and the situation of the citizen who will be repatriated, stating the beneficiary’s current address and contact number.
- A copy of the applicant’s identity document (cédula or passport).
Children and medical cases
MPPRE adds documents for specific situations:
- An adult traveling with a child who has no Venezuelan cédula: a copy of the child’s birth certificate. If the adult is not the child’s parent or legal representative, a travel authorization.
- A child accompanied by only one parent: the travel authorization of the other parent or legal representative.
- A child with one or both parents deceased: the death certificate.
- A health or diagnosed medical condition: updated medical reports proving the condition and travel authorization or permission from the treating doctor.
Where and how to submit
MPPRE’s observation: «La solicitud puede ser presentada directamente ante nuestras Misiones Diplomáticas y/o Consulares y en la Oficina de Relaciones Consulares de manera presencial o por correo electrónico» (the request can be submitted directly to our diplomatic and/or consular missions and to the Oficina de Relaciones Consulares, in person or by email).
This is MPPRE’s general rule for missions abroad; the page does not name a Venezuelan office in the US. For the current status of Venezuelan consulates in the US, see Venezuela consulates in the US. The page shows an email label without an address, and does not publish a processing time.
Related information
- Venezuela consular procedures in the US
- Venezuelan emergency travel document
- Venezuelan passport in the US
- Venezuelan cédula and consular registration
- Venezuelan passport for a minor
- Venezuela consulates in the US
- Free or low-cost legal help
Official sources
- MPPRE (Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores) — Plan Vuelta a la Patria: https://mppre.gob.ve/descripcion/37
Last verified: 2026-10-17. General procedural information for educational purposes. MPPRE publishes the Plan Vuelta a la Patria requirements, and they can change. Verify directly with MPPRE or a Venezuelan diplomatic or consular mission, and for the effect of leaving the US on your US status, consult an immigration attorney. Not legal advice.