Colombia: Visas & Residency
Colombia offers several types of visas depending on the duration and purpose of the visit. Here is a summary of the primary visa categories:
Visitor Visa - Entry
Available for nationals who are not exempt from visa requirements, this visa is for short-term visits.
Visitor Visa - with or without work permit
Allows for short to medium stays. Some visas may permit work for specific activities and with designated entities. The "V work and vacation" visa notably provides an open work permit, contingent on reciprocity principles.
Temporary resident visa - Migrante (M)
Designed for foreigners intending to settle in Colombia temporarily, valid for up to three years.
Visa Residente (R)
This resident visa is for those seeking to establish or fix their permanent domicile in Colombia, applicable for former Colombians, those with sufficient accumulated residency, special peace residents, or parents of a Colombian national by birth.
Temporary licenses for professions
Foreign professionals, even those with a visa, must obtain registration and authorization from the corresponding professional councils if their profession is regulated in Colombia.
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