At expatgroup.co, we cover complementary procedures that support your legal, migratory, and administrative needs while in Colombia. Whether updating your civil status, requesting official documents, or managing paperwork as a foreign national, these services ensure your stay and processes remain organized and compliant.
Our Migratory Services include key migratory services for individuals who need to regularize, extend, or clarify their stay or travel status in Colombia. These procedures are essential for maintaining legal presence in the country, requesting certified records, or resolving specific migratory situations.
These services help you stay legally compliant while in Colombia and ensure your migratory record aligns with your current status. They also support visa applications, legal matters, and administrative procedures where certified documentation is essential.
Requirements vary depending on the procedure but commonly include your valid passport, most recent entry stamp or visa, explanation of the request, and any relevant documentation supporting the correction, extension, or legal stay.
For travelers who need more time in Colombia without applying for a visa.
To fix errors or update inconsistencies in official entry/exit records.
For visa applications, legal procedures, or tax filings requiring official proof of entries and exits.
For legal or administrative cases that require a customized migratory record.
For individuals with expired visas or irregular status needing a Salvoconducto.
When more time is needed to complete immigration regularization.
We also cover essential U.S.-based documentation services required for immigration, legal, or administrative processes in Colombia. Whether renewing your passport, legalizing federal documents, or obtaining proof of benefits, these services ensure your American paperwork is valid and recognized locally.
These services are crucial for foreigners who rely on U.S. documents to support legal or immigration applications in Colombia. A proper authentication helps avoid rejections, delays, or unnecessary travel back to the U.S. Combining services.
Requirements depend on the document type and destination use. Most services require a valid American passport, notarized forms, or completed applications. Apostille processes need original documents issued in the U.S. and, in some cases, a power of attorney. Translation services require legible originals or scans.
For U.S. citizens who need an official letter verifying Social Security, disability, or retirement benefits for local applications such as visa or pension procedures.
For American citizens residing in Colombia who need to renew their passport through the U.S. Embassy or Consulates.
For legalizing documents like birth and marriage certificates, academic records, or other notarized items issued in the U.S. or Washington D.C., ensuring their validity under international standards.
For visa applications, job screenings, or immigration in Colombia, you need a federal criminal record, including a background check, apostille authentication, and certified Spanish translation.
These services include civil status processes related to common-law unions, marriage registration, updates, and legal arrangements, both for Colombian and foreign nationals. These procedures help ensure your marital status is legally recognized for immigration, property, and legal matters.
Having your marital status correctly registered or updated in Colombia simplifies many administrative and immigration procedures. It also protects your rights in matters of property, inheritance, and family sponsorship. Legalizing your union can also support visa applications, tax filings, and healthcare benefits.
Requirements vary depending on the type of procedure. Generally, you’ll need valid IDs or passports, proof of existing union or marriage (local or foreign), apostilled and translated documents if issued abroad, and signed declarations before a notary. Some processes also require power of attorney or legal representation, which we can assist directly.
For couples who wish to legally formalize a unión marital de hecho (common-law union), or update an existing certificate due to changes in name, address, or marital history.
For those married abroad who need their marriage officially recognized by Colombian authorities for immigration, inheritance, or other legal procedures.
For couples unable to be physically present together, the marriage can be carried out through legal representation before a notary.
For individuals needing to update their Colombian marriage records in cities like Bogotá or Medellín, often required for immigration, tax, or notarial processes.
For couples who want to establish a clear financial or property arrangement prior to entering into marriage or legal union, ensuring clarity and asset protection.
At expatgroup.co, we are proud to be part of the story of many foreigners who have seen their aspirations fulfilled.
Each of our clients has a unique story, we have helped families build their dream homes, entrepreneurs launch their businesses, and professionals achieve new goals.
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