Resolutions 5797 & 1272 July, 2017

Resolutions 5797 and 1272 were issued on July, 2017 creating a Special Stay Permit (herein and after "PEP") for Venezuelan citizens and establishing the procedure for its granting. A PEP holder will be authorized to exercise any legal activity or occupation in the country including those that are conducted under an employment contract.

WHAT CHANGED?

• The Special Stay Permit may be granted only to Venezuelan citizens who meet the following conditions:
  
  
  • Being in Colombian territory on July 28, 2017.
  • Having entered the national territory with a regular immigration status and through an authorized immigration border checkpoint.
  • Not having national or international criminal records.