V - Tourism visa
Travel, explore, and enjoy Colombia with your V - Tourism visa
Plan your trip to Colombia while we guide you every step of the way and manage your V - Tourism Colombian visa.
What is the V - Tourism visa?
The V – Tourism Colombian visa allows you to enjoy an extended stay in Colombia for leisure, tourism, or cultural activities. This Colombian visa can be obtained for a period of up to one (1) year, with an initial 90-day authorized stay, which can be extended for an additional 90 days, either consecutively or intermittently.
However, once you reach 180 days within a 365-day calendar period, you will not be able to extend you re apply for the Colombian visa.
With our advice, we help you manage your application smoothly, ensuring that you meet all requirements and can enjoy your time in Colombia without worries.
Managing the V – Tourism Colombian visa without proper guidance can become a complicated process. Errors in documentation, misunderstood requirements, or unnecessary delays can jeopardize your travel plans and limit your stay in Colombia.
With our advice, you will avoid setbacks and ensure a successful application, allowing you to enjoy your experience in Colombia without worries.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your V - Tourism Colombian visa
With our specialized advice, the process to obtain your V – Tourism Colombian visa will be quick, secure, and hassle-free.
We take care of every detail to help you avoid mistakes and enjoy your stay in Colombia without worries.
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 V - Tourism Colombian 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:
Health insurance policy with coverage in the national territory for all risks in case of accidents, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation, for the duration of your stay in the country.
Provide a reservation for tickets for both entry and exit from the country.
Bank statements from the applicant or from the person supporting the application for the six (6) months prior to the visa application, proving monthly income of at least ten (10) current minimum legal monthly salaries (SMMLV).
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the V - Tourism Colombian visa?
Administrative Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (VISA):
$202,800 COP ($52 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (VISA):
$320,000 COP ($82 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $789,800 COP ($197 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 V - Tourism Colombian visa?
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
CĂ©dula de extranjerĂa renewal appointment schedule
Form filling
Preparation of the documents you have to bring to the appointment (if you are in MedellĂn, we'll go to the appointment with you)
CĂ©dula pick-up appointment scheduling
Do you have questions about the V - Tourism Colombian 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 V – Digital nomad 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.
No, this visa does not allow applications for beneficiaries.
This visa is valid for up to one (1) year. The authorized stay in Colombia is 90 days, extendable for an additional 90 calendar days, either continuously or intermittently.
However, the total stay cannot exceed 180 days, whether continuous or intermittent, within 365 calendar days from the date of visa issuance.
No, the V – Tourism Visa does not allow work activities within Colombian territory.
No, V (Visitor) Visas in Colombia do not grant residency. These visas are short-term and designed for temporary stays in the country for specific purposes.
The V – Tourism Visa is intended for foreigners who wish to visit Colombia for tourism purposes. However, it is important to note that citizens of certain countries do not need a visa to enter Colombia as tourists. To check if your nationality requires a visa, please click here.Â
Yes, it is possible to apply for a stay extension. It is recommended to start the extension process at least 10 days before completing the first 90 days of stay in Colombia to avoid fines or penalties.
If your country is not on the visa-exempt list, you can apply for the V – Tourism Visa before traveling to Colombia, complying with the requirements established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Â
Check the full list here.
Yes, upon entry into the country, the immigration control authority will require foreign travelers to show proof of an onward or return ticket within the permitted time of their visa or tourist permit.
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