This visa may be granted to a foreign member of a crew or of an international carrier or fishing boat entering national territory.

 

Requirements:

 

• Present Form DP-FO-67 “Application for a visa” completely filled out and signed by the foreign applicant.

• Present a valid passport or travel document, in good condition and with a minimum of two (2) blank pages.

• Two (2) recent 3X3 cm photographs, full face front view, against a white background or, in the case of applications at a Colombian Consulate, three (3) such 3X3 photographs.

• Copy of the main page of the valid passport showing the personal details of the holder, of the page with the last Colombian visa, if any, and that of the latest entry or departure from Colombia stamp, as the case may be.

• Letter from the legal representative of the company responsible for the international means of transportation, stating the activity to be carried out and its obligation to the Colombian Government to assume responsibility for the presence of the foreigner in national territory and his/her departure from this country.

• Certificate of existence and legal representation of the company.

• In the case of crew members of fishing vessels, in addition to the foregoing two requirements, the respective letter must state that it complies with the regulations established for the contracting of foreign crew members, in particular that of proportionality. In this case, they must provide proof of having informed the maritime authority accordingly.

• Permits for the practice of fishing activities

Costs in Colombia

STUDY: Fifty dollars (US$50) in Colombian pesos at the average exchange rate fixed every four (4) months by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: NON-REIMBURSABLE.

VISA:  One hundred fifteen dollars (US$115) in Colombian pesos at the average exchange rate fixed every four (4) months by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This includes US$75 stamp tax.

Place issued:  Bogota D.C., Avenida 19 No. 98-03, Floors 3 and 4.

Visa Application Form: “to request any type or category of visa or to go through a process requiring the use of a visa label (etiqueta).

Opening hours: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:30 am to 12:00 noon (last day of the month 7:30 am to 10:30 am).

Copy of the biographical data page of the passport and the latest visa and/or entry stamp.