Migración Colombia is currently taking approximately 35 calendar days (up from 10 business days) to issue identification cards. This delay stems from the April 2024...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a resolution whereby certain Visitor Visa holders are no longer required to register with local authorities and apply for a local identity card in Colombia.

Foreign nationals in Colombia who hold a Permanent Residence Visa (R Visa) issued before October 22, 2022 have until October 22, 2024 to exchange their old R Visa...

Migración Colombia has introduced a new two-year Special Visitor Visa (V- Visa de Visitante Especial) for Venezuelan nationals who were in Colombia...

On June 22th 2016, the Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) is signed, allowing the exchange of information for the access of users to the system.

The government of Colombia introduced several new visa types and changes to its immigration laws that will be implemented on 22 October 2022.

Foreign nationals working in Colombia in a government-regulated profession currently cannot apply for the requisite degree validation

Colombia issued information on the validation process for higher education degrees obtained by an education institution located outside the country

The government of Colombia will update its entrance requirements for all travelers beginning 14 Dec. 2021.

The government of Colombia will introduce a remote work visa beginning 22 October 2022. Eligible applicants will need...

Sanctions for breaches of the Colombian immigration rules have recently been updated. This article provides details.

n June 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in DHS v. Regents of the University of California, No. 18-587, effectively blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland...

•At their discretion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is requesting additional documentation from some employers and foreign nationals applying for initial or renewed M-5 Migrant Visas...

The U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed on Jan. 5, 2025, to fast-track the appeal of the recent federal court ruling upholding...

Migración Colombia recently issued the Resolution 3167 of 2019, which establishes important changes with respect to the types of single-entry permits to enter and remain temporarily in Colombia.

The government of Colombia created the Andean Migrant Visa and the Andean Resident Visa. Citizens entering from Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru will be eligible for these visa types...

In recent years, Colombia has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign retirees, consistently ranking high in various international listings.

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.

The Colombian Ministry of Education has published a resolution that reduces processing times and simplifies requirements for foreign nationals applying for validation of their foreign university

Resolution 6045 of August 2nd, 2017 repealed Resolution 5512 of September 4th, 2015, establishing new visa categories and requirements.