The FBI report, apostille, and translations are sent digitally as PDFs to the registered email. Physical copies of these documents are not provided.
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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.
The FBI report, apostille, and translations are sent digitally as PDFs to the registered email. Physical copies of these documents are not provided.
Yes, if you are already in Colombia, you do not need to travel to the United States for fingerprinting. At expatgroup.co, we can perform fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá using an FBI-certified scanner.
The costs include an approximate USPS fee of $50 USD, paid at the time of the fingerprinting process , and a service fee of $250 USD, which includes the apostille and official translations.
We will coordinate registration on the FBI EDO platform and the USPS website, pay the corresponding fees, provide accompaniment by mail or WhatsApp, and manage everything else, including shipping to the FBI, obtaining an apostille in Washington, D.C., and final translation.
Applying for your FBI Background Check from the United States is a simple process if you meet certain basic requirements. These include being physically present in the U.S. for the in-person fingerprinting appointment and having the FBI Form (Identity History Summary Request Form) completed.
The apostille for a federal document, such as the FBI Background Check Certificate, can only be issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.. This is the only authority authorized to authenticate federal documents for use outside the USA. Attempting to obtain a state apostille for a federal document will render it invalid and cause significant delays in your paperwork.
If you are a foreign national, Colombian authorities generally require a background check from your home country rather than issuing one locally. However, if you have resided in Colombia for an extended period, you may request a judicial background certificate through official channels.
Obtaining an FBI background check from Colombia involves completing fingerprinting locally, submitting the prints to the FBI in the United States, and ensuring the document is legalized for use in Colombia. Our service provides comprehensive support for the entire process.
While Colombia does not directly conduct background checks on foreigners, applicants are being required to submit criminal record certificates from their home countries or other countries of a recent residence.
Background check is only required for some visas. But even if criminal records are mandatory only for certain visas, such as the retirement visa, the Colombian government has been requiring them as additional documentation for almost all visas, including marriage, investment, business, and digital nomad visa applications.
Not all visas require a criminal background check. However, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has increasingly requested it for many visa types—including the Digital Nomad Visa—even when not explicitly listed in the official requirements. Providing this document improves approval chances.
Yes, by Article 21 of Resolution 5477, any document issued abroad in a language other than Spanish must be officially translated. At expatgroup.co, we provide translation services by official translators recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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