What is the process (and requirements) to apply for the visa?

Modificado el Tue, 26 Sep 2023 a las 10:33 AM

  1. Have a valid passport or travel document, in good condition and with free space for visas.
  2. Fill out the electronic visa application form that you can find by clicking HERE
    • You must have a 3x4cm picture (colored and with a white background) to upload in  JPG format no more than 300 KB 
    • You must share a certification letter from VAOVA (HERE is how you can get it or please send us a ticket HERE)
    • You must share a travel insurance certificate (please send us a ticket HERE with your request) 
    • All required documents other than identity or travel documents must have an issue date no greater than three months before the registration of the application.
    • All documents from abroad must have an apostille or legalization and an official translation into Spanish when it is not in this language. The official translation must be legalized or apostilled, as the case may be.
    • In the event that the presentation of bank statements is required, these can be presented without an apostille or legalization and without a translation into Spanish, if their content can be clearly established by the visa officer.
    • In the event that the presentation of judicial records is required, when the application for this visa is submitted to a Colombian consulate based in the country of origin of the foreigner, the certification of judicial or criminal records will suffice in accordance with the procedures established in that country. When the application is submitted to the Internal Working Group on Visas and Immigration, you may present the judicial or criminal record certified by the consulate of the country of origin accredited in Colombia or apostilled or legalized, as the case may be.
  3. After filling out the application form, you must pay for the visa study
  4. Once approved, you must pay for the  issue of the visa


Please keep in mind that the Colombia visa application is processed in about 5 working days but can take as long as 30 days if there are any irregularities or missing documents. Make sure to apply sufficiently in advance of the time you intend to travel.

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