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Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana

Administers visas, residence and human mobility policy.

What this authority does

Issues temporary and permanent residence visas under the Human Mobility Act, including the Mercosur and Andean Community routes and the VIRTE visa for Venezuelan nationals.

Services for the public

  • Visa applications
  • Permanent residence
  • Apostille and legalisation
  • Consular services

Before you contact this authority

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