Venezuela Sets Passport Prices in Dollars Amidst Currency Fluctuations

Venezuelans seeking to obtain or renew their passports face a tiered pricing system set in U.S. dollars by the Administrative Service for Identification, Migration, and Foreigners (Saime). The cost in local currency, bolivares, changes daily according to the official exchange rate published by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV).

For an ordinary passport, the fees vary by age. Those aged three months to three years will pay $120, while individuals between three and 17 years old will be charged $164. Adults aged 18 and above will incur a cost of $216. Saime estimates a delivery period of 8 to 15 business days for these standard applications after data capture.

For those needing expedited service, the 'express' passport option is available, promising delivery within roughly 48 hours. This urgent service comes at a higher cost, ranging from $290 for young children to $350 for adults. This service is primarily processed at the Simón Bolívar office in Caracas. Saime exclusively accepts debit card payments in bolivares through its official website, with no cash transactions permitted. The agency has also introduced an option for authorized third parties to collect passports, though this may extend delivery times up to 72 business hours.