V - Business processes Visa
Conduct your business activities in Colombia with the V - Business processes visa
We manage your V - Business processes visa, so you can focus on growing and doing business in Colombia.
What is the V - Business processes visa?
The V – Business Visa is intended for foreigners who wish to carry out business activities, market studies, investment plans or procedures, company formation, negotiations, contract signing, or commercial representation in Colombia.
This visa is aimed at those foreigners who are not exempt from short-term visas, or those who, while exempt from short-term visas, require a longer stay in the country to carry out their business activities.
With a validity of up to two (2) years, this visa allows you to conduct your business activities in a formal manner and without immigration complications.
With our guidance, we support you every step of the way, ensuring you meet all requirements so you can focus on growing and doing business in Colombia.
Managing the V – Business Visa on your own can be complicated. Errors in documentation, misunderstandings of requirements, or unnecessary delays can affect your plans and delay your visa approval.
With our help, we minimize setbacks and ensure that your application is clear and efficient, allowing you to focus on what really matters: developing and doing business in Colombia without immigration concerns.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your V - Business processes visa
We know your goal is growing and doing business in Colombia, which is why we ensure that the process for obtaining your V – Business Visa is secure.
This visa is valid for up to 2 years.
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 - Business processes 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:
Proof of financial solvency from the applicant and/or the person issuing the invitation through bank statements from the last six (6) months, demonstrating monthly income not less than ten (10) current legal minimum monthly salaries (SMMLV).
Additionally, proof of cash flow from the legal entity through bank statements for the three (3) months prior to the visa application.
Documents showing business activities, market studies, investment plans or procedures, company formation, negotiations, contract signing, or commercial representation.
A written communication from the applicant detailing their full identification and explaining the activities the foreigner intends to carry out in the country (including details, participants, duration, schedule, location, and other relevant aspects).
If invited, the applicant must provide a written request from the Colombian host or a foreign citizen (only if they are the primary holder of a Permanent Resident (R) Visa), signed by hand and with a thumbprint (right or left index or thumb). The request must clearly include the host’s contact phone number, physical address, and email address, the type of relationship with the foreigner, and their financial responsibility for the foreigner’s travel and stay in the country.
In the request, the host must also provide information on any other foreign citizens they have hosted and commit to guaranteeing the foreigner’s return to their country of origin or report if the foreigner stays irregularly in the country.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the V - Business processes visa?
Administrative Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (VISA):
$232,200 COP ($54 USD *
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (VISA):
$982,800 COP ($252 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $1,482,000 COP ($369 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 - Business processes 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 - Business processes 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 – Business processes 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 two (2) years. However, the stay in Colombia is limited to a maximum of 180 calendar days, whether continuous or discontinuous, and cannot be extended within each 365-day period from the date of visa issuance.
No, the V – Business Visa does not allow employment in Colombia or affiliation with the national social security system.
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.
This visa allows the holder to conduct business transactions, market research, investment planning or procedures, company formation, contract negotiation and signing, or commercial representation in Colombia.
Yes, it is required. If the application is supported by a legal entity in Colombia, a formal letter must be submitted, signed by the legal representative of the entity, including:
Full identification of the company, including NIT (Tax Identification Number) and contact details.
Complete details of the foreign applicant.
Description of the activity to be carried out in Colombia, duration, type of relationship with the company, and economic responsibility for travel and accommodation expenses.
Commitment from the company to ensure the return of the foreign applicant to their country of origin or to report if they remain irregularly in Colombia.
It is necessary to prove financial solvency through bank statements from the last six (6) months, demonstrating a monthly income of at least ten (10) current legal monthly minimum wages (SMLMV).
Yes, a health insurance policy must be presented, covering risks such as accidents, illnesses, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation for the expected duration of stay in Colombia.
In this case, a certificate of existence, incorporation, or legal representation of the foreign company must be submitted, duly apostilled or legalized as required.
If you need to stay for more than 180 continuous or discontinuous days within a 365-day period, you should consider applying for a different type of visa that better suits your needs, as the V – Business processes Visa has this stay limitation.
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