# South American migration policy for Venezuelans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-migration-policy-for-venezuelans > Updated: 2026-09-16T21:25:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Regional migration policies regarding Venezuelan citizens have seen recent administrative updates in Colombia and Chile. In Colombia, Migración Colombia established a 60-day deadline for Venezuelan migrants to collect over 150,000 approved Temporary Protection Permits (PPT). Authorities stated that if these documents are not claimed by November 4, the permits will be destroyed and the regularization process will be considered abandoned. The PPT is essential for migrants to access legal residency, employment, healthcare, banking, and education. In Chile, the government has authorized the use of a travel salvoconducto to allow Venezuelan citizens with expired passports to depart the country. This measure aims to resolve travel uncertainties for migrants who had purchased tickets but were unable to board due to document issues, following tensions at airports caused by a lack of consular relations between Chile and Venezuela. While the salvoconducto facilitates departure, authorities noted that individuals who entered Chile through unauthorized crossings will still face entry prohibitions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Chile authorizes travel salvoconducto for Venezuelans Chile authorizes travel salvoconductos for Venezuelans with expired passports to facilitate departures, while Venezuelan state agencies launch major service and identification drives in Caracas. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-permits-venezuelans-with-expired-passports-to-depart-via-travel-permit ### 2026-09-06: Migración Colombia sets deadline for 150,000 Venezuelan protection permits Migración Colombia has set a 60-day deadline, ending November 4, for Venezuelans to collect over 150,000 approved Temporary Protection Permits (PPT) before they are destroyed and applications are canceled. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/migracin-colombia-sets-deadline-for-150000-venezuelan-protection-permits --- Cite as: South American migration policy for Venezuelans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-migration-policy-for-venezuelans