We offer expert guidance on immigration processes, business opportunities, housing, and investment, ensuring you have all the resources for a successful and smooth transition to life in Colombia.
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.
Yes, it is mandatory for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to secure fast-track processing (it is not required for other nationalities). If you are a U.S. citizen or resident but cannot provide your SSN, the electronic system cannot be used; your background check will take up to 15 business days to process, which will delay the overall timeline of your process.
The moment we receive your official digital report from the FBI, our team will review its page count. If it exceeds the standard single page, your assigned specialist will contact you to notify you and send a secure payment link. As soon as the extra fee is processed, we will proceed with your certified translations immediately.
Digitally via an advanced biometric scanner. Unlike traditional ink-and-paper rollings (which are highly prone to smudging, formatting errors, and shipping delays), digital live-scanning captures your ridge patterns with precision. This specialized electronic method minimizes the risk of rejection.
Yes, we offer the complete process of obtaining an FBI Criminal Record, along with the apostille from the Department of State in Washington, D.C., and an official translation into Spanish. If you purchase the package, once you obtain your FBI certificate, we will handle these procedures to ensure your document has international validity and is comprehensible in Colombia.
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, Cali 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.
