Articles about Immigration Law

Applying for a Colombian spouse visa (Type M) requires complete and consistent documentation. Here are the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid the...

The Colombian Spouse Visa (type M) allows foreign nationals married to Colombian citizens—or in a legally recognized de facto union—to live and work i...

A visa denial in Colombia can be frustrating and cause uncertainty. Unlike other countries, in Colombia there is no ordinary appeal process against a ...

Getting your visa approved in Colombia is just the first step. Once you have it, you must comply with a series of immigration and administrative oblig...

In Colombia, visa decisions are discretionary and therefore cannot be appealed through ordinary legal remedies. However, there are real alternatives i...

If your M, R or V visa was approved, you must still meet deadlines and obligations for your visa to be fully valid in Colombia. Many visa problems ari...

If your visa is valid for more than 3 months, you are required to register your visa and apply for the Foreigner ID (Cédula de Extranjería) with Migra...

In Colombia, tax residency is determined by Article 10 of the Tax Code. A person is considered a tax resident if they: Stay more than 183 days (contin...

Colombian Resident Visa (R): A Complete Guide 2025 If you are a foreigner and want to settle permanently in Colombia, obtaining the Resident Visa (R) ...

Complete Guide to Applying for a Colombian Visa: Steps, Requirements, and Tips 2025 Applying for a Colombian visa is easier with updated requirements ...

Colombia is a key destination for foreigners seeking to live, work, or invest. With updates from Resolution 5477 (2022) and adjustments from Resolutio...

If you are one of the people who need a visa to enter Colombia because you are a national of one of the countries excluded from the list of article 1 ...