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This includes the management of activities such as a requirements list, preparation of letters and documents, filling out forms, and the preparation and filing of documents.

Procedures related to the exercise of regulated professions, recognition of diplomas and obtaining professional licenses.

Representation and accompaniment before the Special Administrative Migration Unit of Colombia (UAEMC) to process documents required by the Colombian government. (Entry and residence permits, registration in the sub-directorate for foreign affairs, assistance and representation in administrative processes, notifications registry, obtaining foreign identification card, migratory flows and permits).

Intervention before Colombian consulates around the world.

Obtaining, legalizing and notarizing documents worldwide.

Colombian immigration regulations

Types of Visas

We help you choose the right Visa for you and guide you through the process.

Types of Visas

Visa Legal Services

Migration Legal Counseling
Document preparation and visa application
Visa Registration / Application for Foreign ID Card *Appointment
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Visa

Frequently asked questions

Certification of the authenticity of the signature of a public servant in the exercise of his functions and the quality in which the signatory has acted, which must be registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that the document has full legal effect in another country.

Or beneficiary holder, refers to the following relatives whenever they are economic dependents of the main holder of a visa the spouse or permanent partner; children up to 25 years; or child who presents a physical or mental disability.

Identification document issued by the Special Administrative Unit Migration Colombia, which is granted to foreigners who hold the main holders or beneficiaries of a visa with a validity of more than three (3) months. The immigration card serves only and exclusively the purpose of identifying foreigners in the country and its use must be in accordance with the corresponding visa. Any of the visa forms, either electronic visa or etiquette, will be admissible for the processing of immigration card.

A digital document that is issued on the granting of a visa and that contains the main data of this and its holder.

Procedure by which the authenticity of the signature is certified, the title with which the person who signs the document has acted and, when appropriate, the indication of the seal or stamp that will be carried. A document must be legalized, when the country in which it will take effect is not a party to the convention on the apostille.

Temporary document issued by the Special Administrative Unit Migration Colombia abroad when due to circumstance of their migratory status so requires.

Private insurance policy with coverage in the country against all risks in case of accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation.

The visa is the authorization granted, by the visa and immigration authority, to a foreigner for his entry, permanence, and development of activities in the country. Its granting is of a sovereign and discretionary nature of the national Government and does not constitute a right of the applicant. Its presentation can be as a stamped label or as an electronic visa.

Once the electronic form has been completed and the documents digitized, the platform will generate a reference number with which the applicant will proceed to pay within ten (10) calendar days. If the applicant does not make the payment within this period, it will be interpreted as withdrawal of the application and, therefore, the procedure will be terminated, without a pronouncement of the visa and immigration authority.

Once a visa is authorized, the holder will have up to ten (10) calendar days to make the corresponding payment. If the applicant does not make the payment within this period, it will be interpreted as withdrawal of the application and, therefore, the procedure will be terminated, without a pronouncement of the visa and immigration authority.

Once the application has been completed completely, with the contribution of all the required documents, and the corresponding payment for the study of the application has been fulfilled, the visa and immigration authority will have up to thirty (30) calendar days to issue the pronouncement.