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Whether you’re planning to relocate, start a new business venture, invest in real estate, or manage the legalization of your U.S. documents, we provide expert guidance every step of the way. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you navigate Colombian regulations, business requirements, and investment processes with ease and confidence. From visa applications and company formation to foreign investment certification and document apostilles, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs. Trust us to make your transition to Colombia smooth, efficient, and fully compliant with local laws.
Health policy 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 health policy, and pre-existing conditions coverage, and so on.
No. The health policy must be active during the validity of the visa. Once your application is approved, it will be attached to the health policy you provided in the requirements before the chancellery. Cancellation of the private health policies may result in the loss of the validity of your visa.
A travel policy focuses on short-term tourism and often includes deductibles or lacks mandatory repatriation clauses, which usually results in visa rejection. Conversely, a health policy is specifically designed for colombia visa applications because it meets all Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirements, providing comprehensive coverage for hospitalization and repatriation for 1, 2 or up to 3 years. This specialized policy is the superior choice as it guarantees a smooth legal process and offers continuous protection for expats.
All Visitor visas, and some Migrant visas, require mandatory health plan coverage for the entire stay in the country. This health policy must have nationwide coverage and comprehensive protection against all risks.
Yes, for visas where travel health policy is mandatory, you should acquire it before applying. That ensures you have all the necessary documentation for your initial application, thereby increasing your chances of approval. EG Assist policies comply with the requirements outlined in Resolution 5477 of 2022 for all visa processes.
Resolution 5477 of 2022 requires that the travel medical policy cover the entire Colombian territory, provide comprehensive all-risk services, including accidents, death, and repatriation, cover the full validity of the visa for which the applicant wishes to apply, include short-term disability insurance coverage, and cover pre-existing conditions.
Our partners offer comprehensive travel health policies with 1, 2 or up to 3 years of coverage, which positions them as one of the best health policy companies. You can purchase 1, 2, or up to 3 years at the same time.
International health policies are generally acceptable for Colombian visa applications, provided it meets the government’s requirements for coverage. It’s crucial, however, to ensure that the health policy explicitly states its validity in Colombia and covers the necessary medical benefits as required for the visa.
The cost of international health policy in Colombia can vary based on the extent of coverage, the traveler’s age, and the duration of the stay. EG Assist policy plans start at 495 USD, with medical assistance coverage of 18.000 USD.
For the Colombian visa application, it is mandatory that your health policy covers the entire period of your intended stay.
To obtain a visa for Colombia, applicants must have a health policy that meets specific criteria set by the Colombian government. This includes coverage for medical expenses, repatriation, and hospitalization related to accidents and illnesses that may occur during the stay in Colombia.
