V - Event participant visa
Travel to Colombia for events and special activities with the V - Event participant Visa
Enjoy your event without worries while we manage your V - Events Colombian Visa, allowing you to make the most of your experience in Colombia.
What is the V - Event participant visa?
The V – Event participant Visa allows participation in conventions, congresses, and business, cultural, or academic activities in Colombia.
It is ideal for speakers, exhibitors, participants, artists, athletes, jurors, contestants, organizers, or logistical personnel who wish to attend events without the need for a work contract in the country.
This Colombian visa is valid for up to one (1) year and does not permit working in Colombia.
With our guidance, we help you every step of the way to ensure that you meet all the requirements and can participate in your event without concerns.
Obtaining the V – Events visa to attend an event in Colombia should be straightforward, but managing it on your own can be a challenge.
With our guidance, you’ll avoid setbacks and secure your V – Events visa smoothly, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making the most of your experience in Colombia.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your V - Event participant visa
We know preparing for your event participation requires your full attention, and immigration procedures shouldn’t be an obstacle.
With our guidance, we simplify the process of your V – Events Colombian Visa so you don’t waste time on complicated paperwork.
If your country is exempt from visa requirements, you can participate in events in Colombia for up to 180 days without the need to apply for a visa.
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 - Event participant 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 flow through the submission of bank statements from the legal entity for the last three (3) months prior to the visa application. Public entities are not required to meet this requirement.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the V - Event participant visa?
Administrative Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (VISA):
$232,200 COP ($54 USD *
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (VISA):
$761,100 COP ($177 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $1,260,300COP ($294 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 - Event participant 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 - Event participant 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 – Event participant 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.
The visa is valid for up to one (1) year. The stay in Colombia is limited to a maximum of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, whether continuous or discontinuous, non-extendable within each three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days from the date of visa issuance.
No, this visa does not permit employment in Colombian territory.
No, V (Visitor) Visas in Colombia do not grant residency. These visas are short-term and are designed for temporary stays in the country for specific purposes.
Holders of passports from visa-exempt countries or territories, as determined by Resolution 5488 of 2022, who visit Colombia as invited professors, speakers, or researchers, invited by academic or research institutions, are exempt from the visa requirement, provided that their stay in Colombia does not exceed 180 calendar days and they do not receive a salary or wage in the country.
Yes, if the visa is valid for more than three (3) months, it is mandatory to register it with the Special Administrative Unit of Migration Colombia within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date of entry into the country or the date of visa issuance if obtained while in Colombia.
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