Visit U.S. Embassy in Colombia’s citizen services page or contact American Citizen Services at +57 (1) 275-2000.
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.
Visit U.S. Embassy in Colombia’s citizen services page or contact American Citizen Services at +57 (1) 275-2000.
You could and still can enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov, a system that provides U.S. citizens with travel alerts and embassy notifications.
Currently (2025): Enrollment in STEP remains available and is recommended for any U.S. citizen traveling abroad.
At the height of the health emergency, U.S. citizens had to fill out a specific form for each traveler to be considered for repatriation.
Currently (2025): Repatriation flights are no longer offered. U.S. citizens in Colombia should use regular travel options and contact the U.S. Embassy only in case of a serious emergency.
Humanitarian flights with Spirit Airlines were available during border closures in the COVID-19 emergency and could be booked directly on their website.
Currently (2025): These humanitarian flights are no longer available. You must book regular commercial flights through the airline’s official channels.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy occasionally assisted with repatriation flights for U.S. citizens stranded in Colombia. However, these were limited and operated only under exceptional circumstances.
Currently (2025): The U.S. Embassy is not organizing evacuation flights. All travel must be arranged through commercial airlines.
You can contact expatgroup.co for guidance and support. They offer expertise in immigration and legal matters for expatriates in Colombia.
The resolution is effective from the date of publication and will remain in force until the sanitary emergency declared by the Ministry of Health is over.
No, the requirement to print and stamp the visa has been suspended. Foreigners can register with their electronic visa (e-visa) instead.
Yes. For M visas, being outside Colombia for more than 180 days (either continuously or accumulated) within a year can result in cancellation. For R visas, being abroad for more than 2 consecutive years may lead to the loss of resident status.
There is no current suspension of validity periods. If you hold a type M or R visa, you must ensure you do not exceed the maximum absence periods: 180 days per year for M visas and 2 consecutive years for R visas, or you risk losing your visa status.
Yes. Since the lifting of health-related restrictions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has resumed processing visa applications submitted from abroad. Applications are submitted online, and some cases may require an in-person interview at a consulate or embassy.
Yes, foreigners with regular status in Colombia can apply for a visa online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. However, Visitor visa holders must verify whether their visa type allows for a change of category within the country under current requirements.