If you are Venezuelan and interested in living in Colombia, the Special Permit of Stay (PEP) could be the solution. This document, facilitated by Migración Colombia: Understanding Visa Types, regulates the stay of Venezuelan migrants in the country. To learn more about different Colombian visas, you can consult our guide on Learn about the types of visas in Colombia and how to apply for them.
The PEP is a measure by Migración Colombia that allows Venezuelans to reside, transit, and carry out activities in Colombia.
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To apply for the PEP, you must meet certain requirements:
You can start the application process on the Migración Colombia website. Remember that the approval of the PEP depends on the investigation carried out by Migración Colombia. If approved, you will receive the PEP document via email, which you must carry at all times while in Colombian territory.
No, the PEP application process is completely free. Migración Colombia has confirmed on multiple occasions that there are no associated costs for the applicant.
Due to the situation of many Venezuelans, scams and forgeries of this document have emerged. Be careful with this type of activity to avoid being harmed.
The PEP may have a minimum validity of 90 days and a maximum of 2 years, as deemed necessary by Migración Colombia.
Regarding its renewal, the deadline for processing is the expiration date present in the document.
The renewal procedure is done through the Migración Colombia website; once there, find the renewal section, enter, update the requested data, and you can print your updated PEP.
The Special Permit of Stay (or PEP) is a guarantee offered by the Colombian state to help all Venezuelans live with dignity in Colombia.
It is perfect for those who want to stabilize their situation and wish, in the future, to be able to return to their country, but for the moment can be legally in Colombia.
It should be clarified that the PEP does not replace the residence visa (type R) or migration visa (type M), and it does not help with the residence time required to apply for these documents.
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