Re-verified on August 10, 2026. No substantive change. Peru and Venezuela are maintaining the gradual process announced on July 24, but no office opening dates or official list of available procedures have been published yet. The original statement also set no date for the full restoration of diplomatic relations.
The governments of the Republic of Peru and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela agreed to begin a gradual process toward the full restoration of bilateral relations. According to the joint statement released by both foreign ministries, the first step will be restoring consular relations to strengthen protection and services for Peruvians and Venezuelans residing in the other country.
What exactly was announced?
| Item | Status as of July 24 |
|---|---|
| Consular relations | Both governments agreed to reactivate them as the first stage. |
| Full diplomatic relations | They are part of a later gradual process; no immediate exchange of ambassadors was announced. |
| Consular offices | Addresses, reopening dates, and operating hours have not yet been published. |
| Available procedures | Each foreign ministry must announce which services will be enabled and when. |
| Citizen assistance | This is the stated priority of the agreement, particularly consular protection and support. |
Why were relations suspended?
The bilateral crisis deepened in late July 2024 after Venezuela's presidential election. Peru questioned the results announced by Venezuelan electoral authorities, and diplomatic personnel from both countries were withdrawn. Venezuela's Embassy in Lima indefinitely suspended consular services on July 29, 2024.
Since then, many citizens have faced difficulties completing procedures directly through consular offices. Peru maintained limited assistance mechanisms through its Interests Section in Caracas, which coordinated support for Peruvian citizens affected by the June 2026 earthquakes, but this was not equivalent to fully normalized consular relations.
Which services could return?
Restoring relations may lead to the gradual normalization of services commonly provided by consulates. However, each service must be confirmed before requesting an appointment or making a payment:
- Guidance and protection for citizens in emergencies.
- Passports and travel documents, depending on each country's authority.
- Registration of births, marriages, deaths, and other civil events.
- Powers of attorney, authorizations, and consular notarial acts.
- Visas and guidance on entry requirements.
- Legalizations, certifications, and delivery of pending documents.
The political agreement does not mean all these procedures are immediately available. Practical reopening requires personnel, facilities, systems, appointments, and administrative processes.
What it means for Venezuelans in Peru
The measure may once again facilitate direct access to Venezuelan documents and consular assistance. This is particularly important for families that need to renew documents, register civil events, or process authorizations.
Until an official service channel is published, do not hand original documents or money to agents promising early appointments. Rely only on announcements from Venezuela's Foreign Ministry and the consular office formally designated to provide services.
What it means for Peruvians in Venezuela
For Peruvian citizens, the restoration aims to strengthen emergency assistance, documentation, and consular protection. Peru's Foreign Ministry had already maintained contact with nationals through its Interests Section in Caracas; the new agreement provides a path toward a more complete service structure.
Anyone with a pending procedure should keep their receipts and wait for Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce which office will handle each service, its opening hours, and appointment system.
What this announcement does not automatically change
- It does not immediately restore full embassies or ambassadors.
- It does not by itself change immigration requirements for entering, remaining in, or working in Peru or Venezuela.
- It does not automatically regularize anyone's immigration status in either country.
- It does not directly change flights or guarantee new air routes between the two countries.
- It does not activate every procedure on the announcement date.
Recommendations for people awaiting a procedure
- Check the verified websites and social channels of both foreign ministries.
- Wait for publication of the office, hours, requirements, and appointment system.
- Do not make payments to personal accounts or hand documents to unauthorized intermediaries.
- Prepare copies of your passport, ID, civil record, or related case documents.
- If you have an emergency, use the assistance channels currently available without waiting for the full reopening.
Travel guidance from CAMF Travel
At CAMF Travel, we can help you organize itineraries between Peru, Venezuela, and connecting countries. Consular and immigration procedures remain the exclusive responsibility of government authorities; before issuing a trip, confirm that you have the documents required for the entire journey.