With over 10 years of experience helping expats get Colombian visas, we’re well aware of how popular the Colombian marriage visa is.
We enjoy listening to our clients and learning more about their reasons to get engaged here, most agree, that they find beauty, intelligence, understanding, happiness, and harmony in their Colombian partner to think about long-term relationships.
Also, this becomes a way to access a stay visa in the country to enjoy the Colombian paradise.
What changes does Resolution 5477 bring for the marriage visa?
On October 21, 2022, a new Resolution 5477 came into force regarding Colombian visas. For the case of the marriage visa, it brings the following changes:
The Domestic Partnership
is recognized for grant the MType Marriage Visas by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Quote Domestic Partnership with expatgroup.co
Are same-sex unions legal in Colombia?
Yes. Colombia allows same-sex unions. Homosexual couples have the same rights as heterosexual couples in Colombia, and can also apply for a Marriage Visa. Our Domestic Partnership service is also for homosexual couples and the requirements are the same.
How can assets be protected before getting married in Colombia?
In Colombia, normally when a couple marries, from that moment, the properties, assets, and liabilities become shared, this means, everything will be divided 50/50.
However, if the couple wants to make a prenuptial agreement about the assets before they get married, this is allowed. The name by which this type of agreement is known in Colombia is “Capitulaciones Matrimoniales” or Marital Capitulations.
Capitulations are regulated in Colombia by the Civil Code, under Title XXII, from article 1771.
This process must be carried out by a specialized lawyer who prepares the agreement based on the specifications required by both spouses, and which includes clauses to protect the assets in the event of future claims.
What are the documents required for the Colombian Marriage Visa?
In addition to the true and updated copy of the Colombian Marriage Certificate, or one of the valid certificates explained above, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will require the following documents:
It is important to keep in mind that the Colombian government may require additional documents within the process, before giving a final approval response regarding the visa application. Some examples are:
Is an interview necessary to obtain a Colombian Marriage Visa?
The Colombian government may request an interview in any case that they think is necessary. However, interviews are more recurring in the Marriage Visa process. There are a few factors that can make an interview request by the government more likely:
How long does it take to get a marriage visa in Colombia?
In addition to the time necessary to marry in Colombia as explained above, when you have all the necessary documents to start the application, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can take around 30 days days to study your request. If there are no additional requirements and everything is correct, the visa will be approved!
Then you can request the cédula de extranjería. With the cédula de extranjería you can access the health system, open bank accounts, obtain a driver’s license, among other benefits. In addition, you can carry out any legal activity in the country. You can work under any type of contract, be a freelance worker, start your own company, study, do business, etc.
You can leave and enter Colombia without any problem, but to keep the visa valid you mustn’t stay outside of Colombia for more than 6 months in the same departure. The Marriage Visa could be issued from a year up to three years and you will always have the possibility to renew it. When you accumulate three continuous years with this kind of visa, you can finally become a permanent resident.
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