This visa may be granted to a foreigner intending to enter Colombia for the purposes of engaging in independent work or activities which do not unduly affect public space.
Requirements
• Present Form DP-FO-67 “Application for a visa” completely filled out and signed by the foreign applicant, not by an intermediary.
• Present a valid passport or travel document, in good condition and with a minimum of two (2) blank pages.
• Two (2) 3X3 cm color photographs, 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 holder’s personal data, of the page containing the last Colombian visa, if any, and of the page with the most recent stamp of entry or departure from Colombia, as the case may be and an application letter signed by the interested party stating the activity to be carried out in Colombia.
• Documents certifying that his/her financial capacity or solvency is sufficient for the activity(ies) to be performed in Colombia.
• Documents certifying his/her suitability to engage in the activity.
• Authorization or registration of the foreigner’s activity, issued by the respective regulatory entity, when appropriate.
• Document stating the address of the place where the activity or work is to be carried out, such as an authentic copy of the Single Tax Registration, RUT or a certificate of existence and legal representation issued by the corresponding Chamber of Commerce.
• Present a valid passport or travel document, in good condition and with a minimum of two (2) blank pages.
• Two (2) 3X3 cm color photographs, 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 holder’s personal data, of the page containing the last Colombian visa, if any, and of the page with the most recent stamp of entry or departure from Colombia, as the case may be and an application letter signed by the interested party stating the activity to be carried out in Colombia.
• Documents certifying that his/her financial capacity or solvency is sufficient for the activity(ies) to be performed in Colombia.
• Documents certifying his/her suitability to engage in the activity.
• Authorization or registration of the foreigner’s activity, issued by the respective regulatory entity, when appropriate.
• Document stating the address of the place where the activity or work is to be carried out, such as an authentic copy of the Single Tax Registration, RUT or a certificate of existence and legal representation issued by the corresponding Chamber of Commerce.
Note: A beneficiary’s visa may be granted to the spouse, permanent partner, parents and children who are economically dependent upon the foreign holder of the special temporary visa for the practice of independent work or activities. In such cases, the occupation of the beneficiary shall be that of looking after the home or a student. No other occupation may be authorized.
Requirements:
√ Payment for visa study of USD 50
√ Valid passport or travel document, in good condition and with a minimum of two blank pages.
√ Two (2) recent 3x3 photographs, facing the camera, in color and against a white background.
√ Civil registration or equivalent document evidencing the relationship or kinship, duly legalized or with an apostille.
√ Documents evidencing the beneficiary’s economic dependence upon the respective visa holder.
√ A letter in which the visa holder assumes responsibility for the beneficiary’s stay in and departure from Colombia. In the case of minors, the application, proxy or authorization must be signed by the parents and authenticated before a notary or Colombian consul.
√ Photocopy of the holder’s valid visa.
√ When the request for a visa as a beneficiary is presented to the Visas office in Bogota, the foreign permanent partner of the visa holder must present the respective judicial decision, minute of conciliation or public deed declaring the existence of the de facto marital union in accordance with Colombian regulations, with date of issue no more than three (3) months prior to the day on which the request for a visa is presented.
Cost of visa: USD 175
Place issued: Avenida 19 No. 98-03, 3rd and 4th Floors, Bogota D.C.
