If you are a foreigner and you are going to work or carry out an activity in Colombia, you must:
Obtain the corresponding work visa, which allows you to perform your profession, occupation, work activity or trade in the country.
To exercise the regulated profession or activity established in the visa, you must comply with the same requirements required for Colombian nationals enshrined in current regulations and accredit the respective documents such as the homologation or validation of titles, the provisional permit or license, registration, professional card or proof of experience issued by the Professional Councils or competent authority as appropriate.
For unregulated professions or trades that you intend to develop in the country, you must prove experience or suitability.
If you are a spouse or permanent partner of a Colombian national, you can work in the country; for which you must obtain authorization on your visa. If it is a regulated profession, it must comply with the requirements for Colombian nationals.
If the visa is valid for more than three (3) months, you must register in the foreigners registry and obtain the Foreigner ID.
Remember that FERNANDO TOVAR ASESORES MIGRATORIOS S.A.S. offers you among several migratory services:
- Obtaining visas for Colombia from Colombia or abroad, according to class and category: Visitor "V" Migrant "M" Resident "R".
- Advice and technical assistance for obtaining a visa as an investor, owner of real estate or land in the country.
- Obtaining Immigration Certificates.
- Obtaining temporary residence permits.
- Obtaining temporary special licenses before Professional councils, regularization of stay in Colombia, Apostille and legalization of documents, validation and approval of professional titles, obtaining professional cards, Official translations in different languages.
