Am I eligible for this visa?

If you are married with a Colombian national, you are eligible to apply for the Colombian marriage visa.

What are its benefits and restrictions?

Up to three years validity

It allows you to live in Colombia for up to three (3) years. It also allows you to get a foreign ID card (Cédula de extranjería).

This visa admits beneficiaries

It allows you to bring your kids under 25 with you as beneficiaries once your visa gets approved.

Work permit

It allows you to work in Colombia and to perform any legal activity.

Time accrue towards residency

Allows you to accrue time towards residency. After holding this visa for five (5) continous years, you will be eligible to apply for a Resident type visa.

What do I need to apply?

1. Colombian marriage certificate

You will need an authentic copy of your Colombian marriage certificate.

If you got married in Colombia, you will be able to get this certificate at the Notary where your marriage was registered or at any local Registraduría.

If you got married abroad, consider that you will need to register your foreign marriage in Colombia before a local Notary to get your Colombian marriage certificate.

This authentic copy of your marriage certificate can’t be more than 3 months old at the time of your visa application.

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2. Notarized letter signed by your spouse

You must attach a visa request letter signed and notarized by your Colombian spouse, through which he/she will state your current effective cohabitation. This letter is crucial, it will be thoroughly reviewed by the authorities and must be prepared with attention to the personal and legal circumstances of each family.

3. Special power of representation

Special power of attorney, signed and notarized, by which the Colombian national grants his/her foreign spouse the authorization to apply for this visa.

4. Certificate of migratory movements

You will need to get the certificate of migratory movements of both you and your spouse. These are called “Certificado de Movimientos Migratorios”, which can be obtained before Migración Colombia by filling this form and pick it up when it’s ready to the nearest Migración Office from your residence.

How much does it cost?

Our Visa Assistance Service

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1. Initial consultation / Strategy and workplan definition

   Our services begin with an in-depth consultation. We aim to understand every aspect of your situation - professional life, family, travel plans, budget - to craft a customized strategy that ensures you meet all requirements for visa approval.

2. Documents and information review

   We meticulously review all necessary documents and information. This ensures that every piece of your application aligns perfectly with the requirements, setting the stage for a smooth visa application process

3. Visa submission & monitoring

   With your application in motion, we closely monitor its progress. Our team stays vigilant, ensuring that your submission not only meets all criteria but is also poised for a favorable outcome, keeping you informed every step of the way.

4. Visa approval and cedula de extranjería

   Upon achieving visa approval, we extend our guidance to include the final, crucial steps. Assisting with the Cédula de Extranjería registration, we ensure your transition into Colombian residency is as smooth as your path to visa approval.