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Are EPS in Colombia valid as a health policy for the visa?

No, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not accept EPS (Empresas Promotoras de Salud) as a valid insurance for visa application. Read more in our dedicated blog.

Can I buy health insurance with a term of more than one year?

Yes, at expatgroup.co, we offer policies with up to 2 years of coverage, complying with immigration requirements. If you need a longer term, do not hesitate to contact us.

How long must the health policy for a visa in Colombia last?

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.

Is it mandatory to have a health policy to obtain a visa in Colombia?

Not all visas require it, but most do. Digital nomads, students, retirees, investors, and many others require a health policy with coverage in Colombia.

What are the differences between prepaid healthcare and a complementary health plan?

The complementary health plan (Plan Complementario) is an additional service obtained within your affiliated EPS, granting preferential care within your health entity’s medical offerings. While it broadens access to specialties and improves appointment scheduling times, a prepaid health care plan (Medicina prepagada) provides a broader scope of health coverage.

How can I access prepaid health care services in Colombia?

The primary requirement for a prepaid health care plan (Medicina prepagada) is an active EPS affiliation. You can freely choose the health insurance agency of your preference to acquire a prepaid health care plan, regardless of the EPS you’re affiliated with.

Is Prepaid health care mandatory in Colombia

Prepaid health care (Medicina prepagada) is not mandatory. It’s an optional service in addition to EPS that enhances the quality of life for the affiliate, providing access to medical specialists and other outpatient or hospital services. Prepaid health care reduces waiting times for appointment scheduling and can be obtained from medical centers separate from the EPS.

If I have a Type V - Visitor Visa (Example: Type V - Student Visa, Type V - Digital Nomad Visa), am I obliged to affiliate with a Colombian EPS?

No. Foreigners with category V visas, except for regulatory exceptions, are not required to join the Colombian health system since they are profiled as «visitors» with no intention of permanent stay in the country. For these cases, it is necessary, and in most cases, MANDATORY, to have a health policy with coverage in Colombia.

What are the differences between private health insurance and the EPS?

Health insurance companies offer extended benefits much more complete than EPS. In addition to the fact that it is helpful for visa procedures, it is a health plan that has international healthcare coverage, funeral repatriation, hotel expenses for convalescence, compensation for missed flights and lost luggage, short-term disability insurance, and pre-existing conditions coverage, and so on.

Can I cancel the health insurance policy after my visa approval?

No. The health insurance must be active during the validity of the visa. Once your application is approved, it will attached to the health insurance policy you provided in the requirements before the chancellery. Cancellation of the private health insurance may result in the loss of the validity of your visa.

What are the different types of health insurance in Colombia?

The private health insurance is a contract with an insurer that ensures healthcare coverage for all people who plan to travel internationally. The EPS is the mandatory medical insurance with coverage only in Colombia, which can be used by nationals and foreign residents with a foreigner identification card (Cédula de Extanjería) and meet the conditions to have this type of affiliation.

Can a foreigner have EPS in Colombia?

All foreigners residing in Colombia and holding a category M or R visa, except the M type Retirement visa, must enroll in the Colombian health system when they obtain their Immigration ID.

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