Who should apply for this visa?

This visa allows its holder to provide technical assistance to a legal entity in Colombia.

Passport holders from countries or territories exempt from visas, as determined by Resolution, will be exempt from the process of this type of visa as long as it involves urgent technical assistance, their stay in Colombia does not exceed thirty (30) calendar days, and they do not receive a salary or wages in the country

Benefits and Restrictions

Up to 2 years validity

Up to two (2) years. The maximum stay in the national territory in a calendar year will be one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, continuous or discontinuous, and cannot be extended within every three hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar days from the issuance of the visa.

This visa doesn’t admits beneficiaries

No beneficiaries allowed with this visa. If you are planning to come with your Spouse or children, they must request a visa separately.

Restricted work permit

The granted work permit allows the foreigner to engage exclusively in the activity registered and authorized in the visa, and solely for the requesting legal entity.

No time accrue towards residency

Since this is a Visitor type visa, it doesn’t allow to accumulate time towards residency.

Requirements

1. Sponsoring Letter

Provide a detailed letter from the legal entity’s representative. This letter should include:

• The legal entity’s full details, like tax ID and contact info if registered in Colombia.
• The foreign individual’s complete information.
• A supporting statement from the entity’s legal representative. This should detail the activities the foreigner will undertake in Colombia, how long they’ll stay, the nature of the relationship with the legal entity, who’s covering their expenses, and info about other foreigners supported by the entity. The entity must also promise to ensure the individual’s return or report any irregular stays.
• A description of the connection with the foreign individual, including any specific skills or qualifications they have.
• A written pledge of financial responsibility for the individual’s expenses and a commitment to inform authorities of any changes in their situation. This pledge should be signed, include a fingerprint, and be legally verified if signed abroad.

2. Certificate of Incorporation for Foreign Private Companies

If the entity is a private company based outside Colombia, provide a certificate of existence or legal representation. This document must be officially verified (apostilled or legalized) and translated into Spanish if necessary.

3. Proof of Economic Solvency

Show the legal entity’s financial stability with three months’ worth of bank statements prior to the application. Public entities are exempt from this. Individuals must prove they have an income at least three times the legal minimum wage.

4. Contract Summary Form

Submit a summary of the contract as specified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by both the legal entity requesting the visa and the foreign visa applicant.

💡 Note: When the applicants are Colombian state institutions, International Governmental Organizations, or accredited diplomatic missions, only a visa request letter signed by the legal representative or equivalent is required.

How much does it cost?