Colombia
Colombia offers several types of visas depending on the duration and purpose of the visit. Here is a summary of the primary visa categories:
Available for nationals who are not exempt from visa requirements, this visa is for short-term visits.
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.
Designed for foreigners intending to settle in Colombia temporarily, valid for up to three years.
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.
Foreign professionals, even those with a visa, must obtain registration and authorization from the corresponding professional councils if their profession is regulated in Colombia.
There may be various ways in which citizenship can be obtained depending on the circumstances. Please reach out to Hudson McKenzie for an assessment to determine the best route.
Consular services such as notarization, apostille, legalization, translations, and general consultations.
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