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The Colombian EPS is not valid as medical policy for a Colombian visa, as they do not meet the specific requirements established in Resolution 5477 of 2022. These policies do not offer international coverage, repatriation, or other necessary services for foreigners without permanent residency in Colombia.
Yes, medical policy for a Colombian visa is a mandatory requirement for any Colombian visa application. The coverage must meet the requirements established by Resolution 5477 of 2022, which are not provided by Colombian EPS.
You can obtain a policy with adequate services through EG Assist, which includes the coveges required by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If the category you have applied for requires a health policy, your application will be required for incomplete information and you must provide the health policy certificate.
Some policies include coverage for pre-existing illnesses, which is advisable as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reinforced this requirement for certain visas.
If the policy has a shorter validity, your visa could be approved for a shorter period, implying more frequent subsequent applications (renewals).
No, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not accept EPS (Empresas Promotoras de Salud) as a valid health policy for visa applications. Read more in our dedicated blog.
The health policy must cover the entire period requested for the visa. According to Resolution 5477 of 2022, the policy must be valid from the date of entry and throughout the duration of the visa.
Not all visas require it, but most do. Digital nomads, students, retirees, investors, and many others require a health policy with coverage in Colombia.
Based on Resolution 5477 of 2022, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not specify a minimum monetary amount for the health coverage. Instead, the requirement is that you must demonstrate you have an active policy valid for the entire duration of your expected stay in the country. This policy must provide comprehensive, all-risk coverage within the national territory, and must explicitly include medical assistance for accidents and illness, hospitalization, disability, maternity, and repatriation (both medical and funerary).
The minimum amount of medical coverage you can get across the EG Assist plans is USD 18,000, offered by the EG Visa Protect plan.
This plan includes de coverages required by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a Colombian visa application. The EG Visa Protect plan offers this USD 18,000 limit for:
Additionally, if you have purchased a plan for visa purposes, please note that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be notified accordingly. Canceling your policy will affect the validity of your visa, as the policy must remain active for the duration of your visa.
