Due to the critical and worsening political and economic situation in Venezuela, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on August 19, 2019 announced that Venezuelan passport holders wanting to travel to or remain in Canada can now continue to use their passport if it expired less than 5 years ago or will soon expire. This is a very important message for Venezuelan students in Canada and foreign workers who need to apply for extension of their temporary resident status or for permanent residence in Canada. Now Venezuelans can use these passports to apply for a visitor visa, a study or work permit, or permanent residence or to extend their stay in Canada. Applicants must meet all eligibility and entry requirements to travel to and stay in Canada. To learn more please visit IRCC website.