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What happens if I overstay in Colombia? Do I have to pay a fine? It is important for foreigners to know the Colombian immigration regulations and understand the cases in which they may be exposed to fines with Migracion Colombia.
For this reason, in this blog, you will find important information about the types of fines in Colombia, their classification, the regularization process, and important information to avoid penalties.
For some months there has been talk of possible changes in the Colombian visa system, and precisely, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just issued a new resolution that will be effective as of October 20.
Resolution 5477 of July 22, 2022 will replace the 2017 resolution, bringing as a consequence the implementation of new visa categories, new mandatory requirements and some major changes.
When will the new resolution 5477 be implemented?
Will the visa types change?
How does the new Resolution 5477 affect foreigners who are already holders or beneficiaries of a current visa?
What are the changes brought by the new visa resolution 5477?
About types of visas
Type V – Digital Nomad
Type M – Domestic Partnership (spouse or permanent partner)
Type M – Father or mother of a Colombian national by birth
Type V – Rentista ‘Annuity’
Type V – Student
Type V – Temporary services provider, Type V – Religious, and Type V – Voluntary
Visa Transfer
The m-type Colombian freelance visa is granted to expats who want to practice their profession independently within national territory.
It was created to give foreign nationals the legal right to work remotely whilst living in Colombia for Colombian businesses and organizations. For expats who want to develop professionally whilst not being tied to any one enterprise, the Colombian freelance visa is now one of their most commonly applied for visas.
With this in mind, we’ve taken a look at how to apply for a Colombian visa as a freelancer in 2023, and the best way to guarantee a successful application.
Let’s begin by taking a look at some of the most common misunderstandings around what the Colombian freelance visa is and who can apply for it.
Are you in Colombia with a tourist stamp and want to extend your legal stay in the country?
When you entered the country, at the airport or the border entry point, a Migración Colombia official stamped a stamp with the date of your passport entry. If you don’t know, that stamp functions as a «tourist visa» controlling the legal stay of foreigners in Colombia.
For expats who want to migrate and settle down in Colombia in 2023, the question beckons — what are the Colombian Resident Visa requirements? And which category of the R-type Colombian visa should you apply for?
We’ve taken a look at all the Colombian resident visa requirements for expats planning their long-term future in Colombia.
While the process of applying for a Colombian work visa hasn’t changed much since last year, the requirements for a successful application have become more stringent. This is due to required supplementary documentation that proves the legitimacy of an applicant’s educational background.
Furthermore, the new Colombian work visa requirements have been complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued by Colombian president Iván Duque on May 5th, Colombia’s national quarantine would be extended until at least May 25th, meaning the government’s immigration department migración would remain closed.
However, foreign nationals who are inside Colombia can still apply for the M-5 work visa. In addition, there are a number of quality visa agencies who can guide you through a successful Colombian work visa application.
We’ve put together a comprehensive guide on how to get a work visa in Colombia for expats in 2022.
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IMPORTANT: Colombian new entry requirements for foreign tourists and V Type Visa, M Type Visa or R Type Visa since December 14, 2021
At expatgroup.co, we have helped over 3,100 foreigners obtain M-type, R-type, and V-type visas. If you are facing difficulties with your Colombian visa application, schedule an appointment with our visa specialists today.sa applications, and we’re continuing to see positive outcomes for our clients.