Colombia Visa

REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA

I. Tourist Travel

Visas for US Citizens for Tourist Travel is issued on arrival for a stay up to a maximum of 30 days.

Requirements to enter:

• Passport or proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Picture ID
• Return or onward ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds

II. Business Visa
It is issued to executive level individuals who wish to visit the country for temporary periods, representing public or private foreign entities of a commercial or industrial nature, with the purpose of initiating or discussing businesses, or opening branches in Colombia. The holder of a Business Visa cannot establish permanent residence in Colombia, and his activities cannot be compensated as salaries or honorariums in Colombia. A Business Visa may be issued for multiple entries.

Requirements:

1. Valid Passport good for a minimum of 6 months.

2. Three (3) colored, passport-type photographs (2"x2").

3. Visa application form duly signed and completely filled out in duplicate.

4. Letter from the foreign (U.S.) firm stating the name and position of the applicant, detailed purpose of trip, and company's compromise to assume full financial responsibility for the traveler expenses, including his return to the country of origin or last country of residence. This letter must be translated into Spanish and both versions (English and Spanish) must be notarized and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state where it was issued.

5. Proof of legal existence of the U.S. Company. This is an original "CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE", issued by the "SECRETARY OF STATE", from the state in which the company was incorporated. This certificate must be updated (issued within the last six months) and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state where it was issued.

6. Police criminal records, issued within the last six months, translated into Spanish and both versions (English and Spanish) must be notarized and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of the State where it was issued. This certificate is required ONLY if you do not hold a current Colombian visa.

7. Consular fee: US$150.00

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NOTE: Non US Citizens, please contact PVS International.