Saime Cancels Passports for Various Reasons
The Venezuelan Administrative Service for Identification, Migration, and Aliens (Saime) has the authority to cancel passports for a variety of reasons. These reasons include expiration, failure to comply with legal obligations, improper use, and reported loss or theft.
The primary purpose of canceling passports is to prevent individuals from leaving the country illegally. This could be due to failure to renew the document, being a fugitive from justice, or fraudulent use of the passport. In the case of a reported loss or theft, the Saime can override the passport to prevent it from being used by the thief.
In addition, passports can also be canceled if there is a change or error in personal data. However, in such cases, the passport must be reissued after its cancellation. Furthermore, passports can be canceled if a citizen renounces their nationality or if their Venezuelan nationality is revoked.
The Saime’s authority to cancel passports serves to maintain the integrity of the passport system and ensure that passports are not misused or improperly used. It also serves to prevent individuals from leaving the country illegally or using passports fraudulently.