In this practice area we provide comprehensive legal support on visas in Colombia, international visa processes and refugee applications, among other related matters, including:

Recognition of academic degrees in Colombia.

Visas in Colombia

Visitor Visa (V)

Tourism

For leisure trips, tourism and short family visits.

Business

For business trips, meetings and commercial activities without local employment.

Student

To pursue formal or non-formal studies at Colombian institutions.

Digital Nomad

To work remotely from Colombia for an employer or clients abroad.

Service Provider

To carry out a specific-task or project contract with a company in Colombia.

Rentier

For those who live on a permanent income sourced from abroad.

Migrant Visa (M)

Spouse of a Colombian national

For the spouse of a person holding Colombian nationality.

Permanent partner of a Colombian national

For the domestic partner of a person holding Colombian nationality.

Parent of a Colombian national by birth

For the father or mother of a child who is Colombian by birth.

Mercosur Migrant

For nationals of Mercosur member and associate countries.

Worker

For those with a current employment contract with a company in Colombia.

Partner or Owner

For partners or owners of a company legally incorporated in Colombia.

Independent Professional

For independent professionals who provide services autonomously in Colombia.

Retiree

For those who receive a pension from a social security system.

Investor

For those who make a foreign direct investment in the country.

Permanent Resident Visa (R)

Renunciation of nationality

For those who renounce their Colombian nationality and wish to retain residency.

Accumulated time in Colombia

For those who accumulate several continuous years of legal stay in the country.

Temporary Protection Statute for Venezuelan Migrants

For Venezuelan migrants covered by the Temporary Protection Statute.

International visa processes

Legal support with visa applications to the following countries:

  • Spain.
  • Canada.
  • United States.
  • Chile.
  • Argentina.

Refugee status applications

Legal support with refugee status applications in Colombia.

Tourism Permit Extension

Tourism Permit Extension

We help you extend your stay in Colombia by 90 additional days.

We handle every existing type of Colombian visa. If you do not see the category you are looking for here, write to us and we will gladly point you in the right direction.