M - Mercosur Visa
Obtain your M - Mercosur Visa and live legally in Colombia
We simplify your visa process so you can start your future in Colombia with peace of mind.
What is the M - Mercosur Visa?
The M – Mercosur Visa allows citizens of the member countries of the Agreement on Residency for Nationals of Mercosur Member States, Bolivia, and Chile to live and work legally in Colombia.
This visa is valid for up to two years, and after completing this period as a holder, you can apply for a resident visa, allowing you to settle in the country long-term.
We provide comprehensive guidance to ensure you meet all migration requirements and obtain your visa clearly and smoothly, allowing you to focus on your future in Colombia.
Managing your M – Mercosur Visa without the proper knowledge can lead to delays, documentation errors, and unnecessary expenses. Without clear guidance, the process can become complicated, affecting your plans to live and work in Colombia.
With our support, we simplify your migration process, ensuring that every requirement is met correctly so you can obtain your visa efficiently and with greater ease.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your M - Mercosur Visa
Regularizing your status in Colombia can be a complex process, but with our specialized guidance, we support you at every stage to ensure your application meets all the requirements.
We help you save time and resources, reduce risks, and streamline your process so you can focus on building your new life in Colombia with peace of mind.
After two years as the holder of this visa, you can apply for a resident visa.
As the holder of this visa, you can include your beneficiaries.
This visa grants an open work permit.
We handle all the paperwork and provide you with a clear and straightforward guide at every step.
From the beginning, you will have a team of experts to guide you, answer your questions, and support you at every stage.
We review every detail to minimize penalties, fines, or rejections, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
With our planning, we help you meet all the requirements, facilitating an organized and smooth reapplication process.
Visa process
STEP 1: Collection, review and preparation of necessary documentation for your visa application
We collect and analyze all required documents to ensure that your application meets migration requirements.
STEP 2: Application, submission and follow-up
We submit your application to the relevant authorities and continuously monitor the process to ensure it progresses smoothly.
STEP 3: Attention to requirements and resolution of possible observations
We handle any additional requests or corrections that may arise during the process, ensuring they are resolved efficiently.
STEP 4: Approval and issuance of the foreigner ID card
Once the visa is approved, we manage the issuance of the foreigner ID card, formalizing your legal status in Colombia.
What are the requirements of the M - Mercosur Visa?
General requirements:
Digital photograph of the applicant, document size, preferably taken in a studio (white background, 3x4 cm).
Copy of the main passport page.
Copy of the last Colombian visa (only if applicable
If located in a country other than the country of residence, provide a document proving migratory regularity in that country (for foreigners who do not require a visa to enter Colombia).
Specific requirements:
Visa Resident Temporary Application Letter under the Agreement on Residency for Nationals of Mercosur Member and Associated States, explaining the activity to be carried out in Colombia and the means of subsistence available for the stay.
Passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months.
Judicial, criminal, or police record certificate issued by the authority of the country where the applicant has resided for the last three (3) years, complying with the apostille or legalization and translation requirements established in Article 21 of this Resolution.
Image of the entry stamp into the country.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the M - Mercosur Visa?
Administrative Fees
APOSTILLE PROCESS (Per document):
$624,000 COP ($160 USD)*
TRANSLATION COST (Per resulting page):
$63,026 COP ($15 USD)*
FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (Visa):
$1,161,000 COP ($270 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (Visa):
$232,200 COP ($54 USD)*
*ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ATTORNEY FEES.
**THE VALUES MAY VARY ACCORDING TO YOUR PARTICULAR CASE AND THE TRM (MARKET REPRESENTATIVE RATE).
***THE VALUES ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND MUST BE PAID TO THE CORRESPONDING INSTITUTIONS OR THIRD PARTIES. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO NEXO UNLESS YOU REQUEST OUR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THESE PAYMENTS.
What does our support for obtaining the M - Mercosur Visa include?
Virtual and/or in-person planning meetings: Comprehensive visa application guidance and Q&A session to address any concerns you may have
Pre-study of the documents provided by you, highlighting the important information that must be on them in order to build and write the documents required
Submit the visa application
Give response on time to any additional requirements that could be requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
If your visa is approved, we'll check the information contained in it. In case of an error in the visa, we'll request the respective correction
Cédula de extranjería renewal appointment schedule
Form filling
Preparation of the documents you have to bring to the appointment (if you are in Medellín, we'll go to the appointment with you)
Cédula pick-up appointment scheduling
Do you have questions about the M - Mercosur Visa? We have answers
We know that the migration process can be complex and raise many questions. At Nexo, we understand your concerns and are here to address all your inquiries, giving you the confidence that your M – Mercosur Visa is being handled by a team of experts.
You can apply for a Colombian visa from the country where you have citizenship or legal residence, or you can apply from Colombia.
No, when applying for a Colombian visa, it is required to remain in the country where you submitted your application until the visa process is complete. Leaving that country while your visa is being processed could result in your application being denied or requiring resubmission.
Once we have all the required documentation ready for submission, the visa process usually takes between 15 and 30 days. However, the processing time may be extended if the ministry requests additional information. Plan ahead and apply for your visa early to avoid delays.
Yes, the primary visa holder can apply for dependent visas, including a spouse or permanent partner and dependent children up to 25 years old.
This visa is valid for two years.
Yes, this visa grants an open work permit, allowing the holder to work in Colombia without restrictions.
Yes, after two continuous years as a holder of the M – Mercosur Visa, it is possible to apply for a Resident Visa in Colombia.
This visa is intended for nationals of the member states of the “Agreement on Residency for Nationals of Mercosur States, Bolivia, and Chile.” The member countries include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, while Bolivia and Chile are considered associated states. To be eligible, you must be a citizen of one of these countries.
Yes, it is mandatory to present a judicial or criminal record certificate issued by the competent authority of your country of origin or the country where you have resided for the three years prior to the application. This document must be duly apostilled or legalized as required.
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