What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Colombia for a while?
We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Colombia. They wrote...
"The only documents Colombia required were Apostilled Letters from Social Security and our passports. We received our 3-year Pensionado visas within 3 weeks, and our Cedulas a few weeks after that. The process was about a third the cost we paid in Panama, and that process took about 6 months and required two trips across country to Panama City," remarked another expat in Medellin, Colombia.
"If you plan to stay in Colombia for an extended period of time, you will need a residency visa. Depending on your country of origin and the purpose of your stay, you may need to apply for a Tourist Visa, a Temporary Residency Visa, a Student Visa, an Internship Visa, or an Investor Visa. You will also need to provide the appropriate supporting documents along with your visa application. Such documents include a valid passport, proof of health insurance, proof of employment, financial documents, and any relevant academic or criminal records," said a member in Colombia.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
