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4. 2017 Changes in Immigration Law
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• Over the past month, Colombia has grown strict
about enforcing the requirement that applicants for
TP-4 Visas have either a local contract or service
agreement with a Colombian sponsor.
• Applications for TP-4 Visas that are unsupported
by either a local contract or service agreement will be
rejected.
• Visas/permits affected: TP-4 (Temporary Work)
visas.
Following a tightening of entry requirements:
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5. Most Common Types of Visas
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• TP4 – Working Visa
• TP7 – Business Owners Visa
• TP10 – Maraige Visa
• Investors Visa (RE – Property or Business)
Different types of visas for different usages:
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6. TP-4 Working Visa
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• Visa when employed by a Colombian Corporation
Overview:
• A valid employment or services contract with a Colombian
Corporation
• The Colombian Corp. must be able to show a minimum of
COP$69,000,000 bank balance for the proceeding 6
calendar months
Requirements
• Length of visa is aligned with the employment contract
duration, but only up to a maximum of 3 years, after which
it can be extended
• Processing time is between 2 to 3 weeks
Duration and Time:

7. TP-7 Business Owners Visa
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• Visa when creating a local corporation and wanting
to do business in Colombia.
Overview:
• Must own a Colombian Corp. with shares valued at
a minimum of USD23,211$
Requirements
• Visa renewal every 12 months.
• Processing time is between 2 to 3 weeks.
Duration and
Time:

8. TP-10 Marraige Visa
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• Appropriate visa for foreigners that are in an on-going
relationship with a Colombian national
Overview:
• Legally married or in a civil union with a Colombian
national
Requirements
• The visa can be granted for up to 3 years
• It takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process.
Duration and Time:

9. Investors Visa (RE – Property or Business)
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• Appropriate visa for foreigners wishing to invest in a
Colombian Coporation or in Colombian property
Overview:
• An investment visa of Approx. USD$140,000 is
required in a Colombian Coporation or in Colombian
Property
• The investment must be formally registered as “foreign
Investment”
Requirements
• The visa can be granted for up to 5 years
• It takes approximately 2-4 weeks to process.
Duration and Time:

10. Retirement Visa (TP7-Pension)
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• At least 800 USD monthly from a government pension
source, (if pension is private you need annuity visa).
Overview:
• You have to receive 3 times minimum salary in
monthly bases
Requirements
• The duration of this visa is one year
• It can be renewed indefinitely
• It takes approximately 2-4 weeks to process.
Duration and Time:

11. Next Step: Getting your National ID
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• The foreigner who has obtained a visa for a duration
higher than 3 months, must register before the
“Migration Colombia” within the next 15 days after
his arrival in Colombia.
• The Migration Colombia will issue a foreigner’s
identity. This document serves as identification
within Colombia and allows to sign contracts, open
bank accounts and carry out different operations.
• The foreigner must keep it with him at all times
during his stay in the country
If you are in Colombia more than 3 months, you need a Cedula
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Path to Permanent Residency
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