V - Student visa
Access new academic opportunities with the V - Student Visa in Colombia
Focus on your studies while we manage your student visa in Colombia, so you can make the most of your academic experience.
What is the V - Student visa?
The V – Student Visa in Colombia is perfect for those who wish to study in the country.
The student visa in Colombia allows access to programs in art or trade, preschool, primary, secondary, technical education, and higher education. It is also valid for student internships and academic exchanges through agreements between higher education institutions.
The student visa in Colombia is granted for a period of up to two (2) years, but if your studies are not virtual or distance learning, an absence of more than 90 calendar days outside Colombia will result in its automatic termination.
If you are a citizen of a country exempt from visa requirements under current regulations, you do not need to apply for this visa as long as your stay in Colombia does not exceed 180 calendar days.
We help you manage your application without complications, ensuring that you meet all the requirements and can focus on your studies without worries.
Starting your studies in Colombia is a big step, but dealing with the student visa in Colombia application can become an obstacle if you don’t have the correct information. Incomplete documents, misunderstood requirements, or delays can affect your enrollment and even your stay in the country.
With our support, the process will be clear, efficient, and stress-free, so you can focus on making the most of your academic experience in Colombia.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your V - Student visa in Colombia
Managing the V – Student Visa in Colombia doesn’t have to be complicated.
With our guidance, you’ll obtain your visa quickly and worry-free, ensuring you meet all the requirements from the start.
This visa allows the main holder to apply for a visa for beneficiaries only when it comes to postgraduate students.
This visa permits the postgraduate university student to work up to twenty (20) hours per week.
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 - Student 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:
Admission or Enrollment Certificate from the corresponding educational institution, indicating the degree or program the student has been admitted to and its duration.
In the case of student internships, whether paid or unpaid, a communication from the educational institution confirming the internship and indicating its duration.
Health insurance policy covering the national territory for all risks, including accidents, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation, for the duration of the stay in the country.
For subsequent visa applications, a certification from the assisting entity confirming the completion of the course, studies, or internship for which the visa was issued.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the V - Student visa?
Administrative Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (VISA):
$68,800 COP ($16 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (VISA):
$219,300 COP ($51 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $551,100 COP ($130 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 - Student 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 - Student 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 – Student 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.
This visa does not allow applications for beneficiaries, except for postgraduate students.
The visa is valid for the duration of the course or academic program, with a maximum of two (2) years. If the program lasts for a shorter period, the visa will only be issued for that specific duration.
For distance or virtual studies, an absence from the country for more than ninety (90) calendar days will result in the automatic termination of the visa.
This visa allows postgraduate university students to work up to twenty (20) hours per week, provided that the employer reports it to the Special Administrative Unit of Migration Colombia and the Ministry of Labor through the designated systems or platforms.
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.
Foreigners who are enrolled in academic programs at public or private educational institutions recognized by the Colombian government can apply. This includes primary and secondary education, undergraduate and postgraduate studies, language courses, and academic exchange programs.
Yes, it is mandatory to present an admission certificate from the institution.
Yes, applicants must demonstrate health coverage in Colombia, either by enrolling in a Colombian healthcare provider or by having an international insurance policy that covers accidents, illnesses, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation for the duration of their stay.
Yes, enrollment in a recognized educational institution is a requirement for obtaining the visa.
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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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