Gator says on Apr 27, 2004, 08:25:
Visas No visa required on a tourist basis, ask for at least 60 days and you will likely get that stamp. Try this link to the Consulate in Miam-good expanation of the usual visas and directions:
http://www.consuladodecolombia.com/VisasEng.htm
Here is some general information but the best course of action is make a personal visit to a consulate. Links to there can be found at the Colombian Embassy's web site.:
•Consulate in Atlanta
•Consulate in Boston
•Consulate in NuevaYork.
•Consulate in Houston.
•Consulate in Washington DC.
•Consulate in Los Angeles
•Consulate in Miami
•Consulate in San Francisco
BUSINESS VISA (NE)
It is issued to executive level individuals who wish to visit the country for temporary periods, representing public or private foreign entities of a commercial or industrial nature, with the purpose of initiating or discussing businesses, or opening branches in Colombia. The holder of a Business Visa cannot establish permanent residence in Colombia, and his activities cannot be compensated as salaries or honorariums in Colombia. A Business Visa may be issued for multiple entries with each entry for up to six (6) months.
THIS IS NOT A WORK VISA!!!
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid Passport with at least 3 available pages and good for a minimum of 6 months.
2. Two (2) copies of the passport, including the information pages as well as all used (stamped) pages.
3. Two (2) originals of the Visa Application Form, both signed and completely filled out.
4. Three (3) recent taken color passport-type photographs (1.5�x1.5�).
5. Letter from the foreign (US) firm stating the name and position of the applicant, detailed purpose of trip, and company's commitment to assume full financial responsibility for the traveler expenses, including his return to the country of origin or last country of residence.
This letter must be translated into Spanish and both versions (English and Spanish) must be notarized and then certified with an APOSTILLE from the Secretary of State of the State where it was issued.
6. Proof of legal existence of the US Company. This is an original "CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE", issued by the "SECRETARY OF STATE", from the state in which the company was incorporated. This certificate must be updated (issued within the last six months) and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued.
Consular fee: US$150 in Cash or Money Order only
(Exempt for citizens from: the United States, South Korea, Spain, and Japan).
NOTES: - Applicant is required to appear in person at consulate's office either when submitting the documentation or when approved visa is ready for pick-up. No exceptions.
- Documents notarized by a Notary Public must be certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued.
- If the applicant is an independent businessperson, he/she must prove it, justify his/her visit to Colombia and show non-reimbursable round-trip ticket and personal bank statements of the last three months from the date of visa request.
- The study of the visa for US citizens takes 3 working days, non US citizens may take up to two (2) weeks, and is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. Complete documentation must be received before 12:00m. Pick-up time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.
TEMPORARY WORK VISA (TT)
It is issued to individuals who wish to stay in the country for temporary periods, representing public or private foreign entities of a commercial or industrial nature, with the purpose of providing technical assistance, products or consulting services to Colombian companies. This visa allows the holder multiple entries to Colombia. The Temporary/Work Visa may be issued for a term of up to 1 year.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid Passport with at least 3 available pages and good for a minimum of 6 months.
2. Two (2) passport copies, including the information pages as well as all used pages.
3. Visa application form duly signed and completely filled out in duplicate.
4. Three (3) color passport-type photograph (1.5�x1.5�).
5. Letter from the foreign (US) firm stating the name and position of the applicant, detailed purpose of trip, and company's commitment to assume full financial responsibility for the traveler expenses, including his return to the country of origin or last country of residence. This letter must be translated into Spanish and both versions (English and Spanish) must be notarized and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued.
6. Proof of legal existence of the US Company. This is an original "CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE", issued by the "SECRETARY OF STATE", from the state in which the company was incorporated. This certificate must be updated (issued within the last six months) and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued.
7. Certificate of Record Search. This is a police clearance certificate showing applicant's criminal record (if any) and is known as a "Certificate of Record Search." This certificate must be updated (issued within the last six months), translated into Spanish and both versions (English and Spanish) must be notarized and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued. This certificate is required ONLY if you do not hold a current Colombian visa.
8. Work Contract in original form and a copy. The contract must include a clause with the company's compromise to assume full financial responsibility for the traveler (and family) expenses, including his return to the country of origin or last country of residence. Note: It may be waived if an Administrative Act (Acto Administrativo) and/or Legal Relationship Agreement (acuerdo de vinculación) is presented.
9. Diploma(s) and/or academic certificates duly validated by ICFES (Colombian Institute for the Fomentation of Higher Education), Professional license or documents showing experience or qualification of traveler duly authenticated.
10. Colombian Ministry of Work's certificate indicating company's current proportionality between national and foreign workers for the position hired.
Consular fee: US$205. Cash or Money Order only.
NOTES: - Applicant is required to appear in person at consulate's office either when submitting the documentation or when approved visa is ready for pick-up. No exceptions.
- Documents notarized by a Notary Public must be certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued.
- The study of the visa for US citizens takes 3 working days, non US citizens may take up to two (2) weeks, and is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. Complete documentation must be received before 12:00m. Pick-up time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.
TEMPORARY STUDENT VISA (TE)
It is issued to individuals who wish to study in Colombia as a regular academic student in an elementary, middle or high school institution; as an student of an institution for higher education; in virtue of an exchange student program, or in any other program at a public or private institution recognized by the National Government of Colombia.
This visa allows multiple entrances and it may be issued for up to one year. It may be renewed in Colombia until the completion of applicant's studies.
This visa DOES NOT allow the applicant to work. When the program requires the student to have a labor practice, the visa may state occupation "practicante" previous certification of the educational institution.
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid Passport with at least 3 available pages and valid for a minimum of 6 months.
2. Two (2) passport copies, including the information pages as well as all used pages.
3. Visa application form duly signed and completely filled out in duplicate.
4. Three (3) color passport-type photograph (1.5�x1.5�).
5. Copy of Admission Certificate from the Colombian Institution. This certificate may be a copy of the registration certificate or an duly certified copy of the agreement between educational institutions when in case of a exchange student.
6. Proof of legal existence of the Educational Institution in Colombia. This is a certificate known as "CERTIFICADO DE PERSONERIA JURIDICA" in Colombia.
7. Certificate of Record Search. This is a police clearance certificate showing applicant's criminal record (if any) and is known as a "Certificate of Record Search" This certificate must be updated (issued within the last six months), translated into Spanish and both versions (English and Spanish) must be notarized and certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued. This certificate is required ONLY if you do not hold a current Colombian visa.
8. Proof of Financial Solvency. Bank statements of the last three months, certificates of income, income tax or any other financial documents of the applicant or affidavit of support from parents or person paying for applicant's studies and related expenses while in Colombia. If a scholarship is financing the studies, a certification from the International Organism, or State or Private institution stating this fact is required.
Consular fee: US$ 40. Cash or Money Order only (Exempt for US citizens).
NOTES: - Applicant is required to appear in person at consulate's office either when submitting the documentation or when approved visa is ready for pick-up. No exceptions.
- Documents notarized by a Notary Public must be certified with an APOSTILLE from the secretary of state of the State where it was issued.
- The study of the visa for US citizens takes 3 working days, non US citizens may take up to two (2) weeks, and is subject to the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. Complete documentation must be received before
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