To resolve an irregular immigration status, you must first request an appointment to begin the administrative process. Once you attend this appointment, an immigration officer will inform you of the exact amount to be paid. After the payment is confirmed, you will be able to obtain a Salvoconducto to either continue with your visa process or leave the country legally.

Egregious infractions include failing to comply with deportation orders, returning to the country before a prohibition period, promoting illegal entry with false promises, being sentenced to prison without expulsion, or being fraudulently documented as a Colombian national. These can lead to expulsion and heavy fines.

To process a Salvoconducto, you must fill out the “Single Procedures Form” (FUT) online, schedule an appointment with Migración Colombia, present original documents, and, if authorized, complete enrollment procedures and pay the associated fee.

Extenuating circumstances are factors that can reduce the amount of an immigration fine, potentially up to 50%. These circumstances are evaluated by Migración Colombia under Resolution 360 of 2015 and affect the final economic penalty.

A Salvoconducto is a temporary document issued by Migración Colombia to regularize the stay of foreigners in an irregular status. You may need it to legally exit the country or to maintain legal residency while applying for a Colombian visa.

Irregular status refers to a foreigner who has entered the country illegally, remained beyond their authorized time, used false documentation, or had their permit canceled due to fraudulent acts or social coexistence issues.

If you remain in Colombia longer than authorized (typically 90 days for tourists without an extension), you will automatically enter an irregular status and incur an economic penalty when leaving the country or attempting to obtain a visa.

You can check the status of any administrative sanctioning process by visiting a Migration Service Facilitator Center in Colombia. If you are leaving the country, the immigration agent will inform you of any pending processes and the amount due.

Migración Colombia imposes fines ranging from minor infractions (e.g., failure to report a change of address) to egregious violations (e.g., fraudulent documentation). Penalties can range from half to seven times the legal monthly minimum wage.