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Venezuelan Faith of Life

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La Faith of life It is an important document that is issued in Venezuela which verifies that a citizen is still alive to collect retirement or pensions, and also validates the marital status or certifies information to manage important procedures in any institution.

El Certificate of Life Certificate It is important since it protects you before any institution, both inside and outside the country, in cases of document falsification and identity theft at a legal level. Here We will inform you on how to manage this document, how much it costs and everything you need to know about the Faith of Life.

Venezuelan Faith of Life in the United States

If you find residing in another Nation It is necessary that you come or contact the Consulate or Venezuelan Embassy in USA closest to your home.

Faith of Life in Venezuelan Consulates

To obtain an appointment for faith of life in Venezuelan Consulates in the United States follow the next steps:

  1. You will have to show up one day before consulate to take a turn.
  2. Click on the button below to know the consulate closest to you.
  3. You must appear at the institution with the requirements in original and copy.
  4. The staff will verify that the documents presented are complete correctly.
  5. Then the Faith of life and it will be delivered to you.

It is recommended to call the Consulate General, if you are outside of Venezuela, one day before visiting to ensure the completion of the procedure. The hours and days of operation are Monday to Friday from 9.00:13.00 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Requirements to carry out the Faith of Life

The requirements that you must submit if you manage the process in a general way are:

  • Complete the Life Certificate Form: You can download it with the button below. This contains the following information:
    • Name and surname.
    • Age.
    • Home address.
    • Profession.
    • Civil status.
    • Phone.
    • Identity card.
  • Introduce photocopy of the ID of identity.
  • In case of wanting send it by post It is necessary that you provide the current residence certificate and medical certificate. You should keep in mind that this form has a management cost.

What does the Fe de Vida process cost?

The process of the certificate of Faith of Life it's totally free in the Civil Registry and Mayor's Offices. However, at the Consulates the process is not free and has a cost that depends on the State and nation where you are living.

What is the validity of the Faith of Life?

The validity of the certificate of Faith of Life is 6 months, after that period it is necessary that you carry out the procedure again to be able to continue using this certificate.

What institutions and organizations require a Faith of Life?

Among the organizations that require the presentation of a Certificate of Life Certificate we can find the following:

  1. Venezuelan Institute of Social Security (IVSS): It is necessary to present this certificate to grant the status of a beneficiary within the system and to continue collecting the pension. 
  2. Payment providers.
  3. Civil registers.
  4. Municipal Mayors.
  5. Public ministry.
  6. Ombudsman's Office.
  7. National Electoral Center (CNE).
  8. National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (Seniat).

Faith of Life in the United States

To process the certificate of Faith of Life for Venezuelans who are in the United States of America, it is essential that you go to the Consular Office of Venezuela closest to your residence and there express that you want to manage this procedure and the staff who works there will tell you what specific documents and what date and day to present for such management.

We inform you that Consular relations between the United States and Venezuela are not optimal, so any procedure you require will be handled slowly.