Date of publication:

09/07/2026

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Do domestic laws and policies provide for the return of individuals determined not to be in need of international protection?

ANALYSIS

Assessment by population

Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Analysis

Article 30 of the Organic Law on Refugees and Asylees provides for the possibility that refugees may, on their own initiative, request repatriation to their countries of origin, in which case the national authorities must provide assistance. In cases where refugee status ceases, no special mechanisms are provided for the return of applicants to their countries of origin.

    LAW & POLICY

    Related provisions of domestic law or policy

    Organic Law on Refugees and Asylees
    • Year: 2001
    • Type: Domestic law
    • Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
    • Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/node/18314

    Legal provision

    Article 30 - Voluntary return

    (Unofficial translation) If a refugee expresses to the Commission their wish to be repatriated, the competent authority shall issue the necessary travel document for their repatriation, if they are unable to obtain it from the Diplomatic or Consular Mission of their country of nationality. Al refugiado o refugiada que manifieste ante la Comisión su voluntad de ser repatriado (a), la autoridad competente deberá expedirle el documento de viaje necesario para su repatriación, si no pudiere obtenerlo de la Misión Diplomática o Consular del país de su nacionalidad.