What is a Salvoconducto?
A Salvoconducto is an exceptional, temporary permit issued by MigraciĂłn Colombia that allows its holder to stay legally in Colombia for an extra 30 days, that can be extended for 30 days more.
The “salvoconducto” is issued under two modalities, to stay in the country or to leave the country. The salvoconducto can be issued under the following circumstances:
- To leave the country
- In case your visa application has been denied
- When a foreigner is born in Colombia but is not eligible for Colombian nationality.
- When a foreigner stays in the country irregularly, after paying any applicable fines, they may be issued a Safe-conduct permi
- To stay in the country
- Para Solicitar Visa o Cambiar Visa. Documentos que permitan inferir a la Autoridad Migratoria que el extranjero cumple con los requisitos para solicitar un visado.
- In case you have overstayed and paid the fine in the country.
đź’ˇ The salvoconducto is exceptionally issued and it does not accrue time towards residency.
Steps to apply for a “Salvoconducto” in Colombia
1. Fill out the FUT
**Fill out the online application form “Formulario Único de Trámites” at this link
- Select the nearest Migration Colombia office of your current address and the option “Salvoconducto”:
1.1. Enter your persona information
Fill your personal information as required:
1.2. Emergency Contact info
Put the information of your emergency contact:
1.3. Upload supporting documents
Submit the supporting documents for your Salvoconducto request.
1.4. Submit form
Accept the privacy policy, fill the captcha and click on “Continuar” and Save the FUT number,** which is generated after completing the form. This number is needed for your appointment.
2. Book the appointment
Book an appointment for the Salvoconducto at the nearest Migration office. Go to Migración Colombia platform and click on “Nueva cita”
2.1 Select the city
Select the city, the office and the procedure you will carry out (in this case is Salvoconducto):
2.2 Select the time
Select the date and choose and one hour for the appointment and click on “Agendar”
2.3 Enter your personal info
Fill your personal information, name, last name, ID number, date of birth, email and phone number:
2.4 Click on “Agendar cita”
Click on “AGENDAR CITA” and the system will confirm the details of the appointment and will generate a unique number of appointment that you must save for the day of your appointment.
3. Attend the appointment
On the chosen date and time with your original passport, a printed copy of the passport’s first page, the FUT number and the required documents, depending on whether the Salvoconducto is for leaving or staying in the country. During your appointment, the Migration Officer will let you know if they approve you to issue you a Salvoconducto or not.
4. Costs
$75.000 COP, to be paid by card in the Migration Office.
💡 Important note: Not everyone meets the requirements to obtain a “salvoconducto”; this will depend on each specific case and also on the immigration officer who reviews your case. People who have a visa that will soon expire may obtain one. People who have a tourism permit can apply if they have a visa in process, depending on which immigration office the process is carried out. For people who are in the country irregularly, it is most likely that they must first pay a fine and undergo an administrative process to be able to obtain a “salvoconducto” afterwards. It is important to consult with a lawyer to know if this procedure is really the one that applies to your case or if perhaps it is better to extend your stay or carry out an administrative process and pay a fine first before obtaining the “salvoconducto”.