V - Journalistic coverage visa
Develop your journalistic work with the Colombian Visa V - Journalistic Coverage
We make the Colombian visa process easy, allowing you to focus on your journalistic work in Colombia.
What is the V - Journalistic coverage Colombian visa?
The V – Journalistic Coverage Visa is designed for journalists who wish to cover short-term assignments in Colombia.
This Colombian visa is ideal for covering events, reports, or activities related to journalism without the need for an employment relationship in the country.
It is valid for up to one (1) year and allows journalists to stay in Colombia without receiving salary or payment from Colombian companies.Â
We assist you in managing your V – Journalistic Coverage Colombian Visa effectively, ensuring that you meet all the necessary requirements.
The lack of precise information when processing the V – Journalistic Coverage Colombian Visa on your own can lead to document errors or confusion about the requirements, causing unnecessary delays.
We guide you through every step to ensure everything is in order, allowing you to focus on what matters most: carrying out your journalistic work without issues.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your V - Journalistic coverage Colombian visa
We help you obtain your V – Journalistic Coverage Colombian Visa easily, so you can focus on your journalistic goals without wasting time on paperwork.
This visa is granted for up to 1 year.
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 - Journalistic coverage 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:
Prove cash flow by presenting bank statements of the legal entity for the three (3) months prior to the visa application. Public entities are not required to meet this requirement.
Health insurance policy with coverage in the national territory against all risks, including accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation, for the duration of the stay in the country.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the V - Journalistic coverage visa?
Administrative Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (VISA):
$232,200 COP ($54 USD *
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (VISA):
$1,161,000 COP ($270 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $1,660,200COP ($387 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 - Journalistic coverage 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 - Journalistic coverage 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 – Journalistic coverage Colombian 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 stay granted for short-term journalistic coverage or for temporarily staying as a foreign press correspondent cannot exceed one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, whether continuous or discontinuous.
The V Visa issued under this category only allows the holder to carry out the specific activity registered and authorized in the visa.
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.
No, the V – Journalistic Coverage Visa only authorizes the specific journalistic coverage activity registered and approved in the visa. It does not allow the holder to engage in other paid work activities 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 after entering the country or from the visa issuance date if obtained while in Colombia.
If you need to stay in Colombia beyond the validity of your visa, you must apply for a new visa before your current one expires, complying with the requirements established by Colombian immigration authorities.
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After submitting the form, your case will undergo a thorough review by our team of specialists to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives will expedite this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, who will contact you within one day to clarify the details of your case and define the next steps to help you achieve your goals.
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