Derecho migratorio (visado colombiano)
Legal Advice for your Legal Stay in Colombia
Colombia has become an important destination for foreigners seeking employment, academic, family or investment opportunities. However, staying and settling legally in the country requires complying with a series of immigration regulations that can be complex without the proper support.
What is Immigration Law?
It is the set of legal rules and procedures that regulate the entry, stay, residence and departure of foreigners in a country. In Colombia, this legal framework is administered by the Special Administrative Unit of Migration Colombia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
It includes the granting of visas, the regulation of temporary permits, the processing of alien cards, the monitoring of naturalization processes, and the defense in cases of expulsion, deportation or inadmissibility.
What is this service for?
- To live, work, study or invest legally in Colombia.
- To avoid immigration sanctions due to errors or expiration of documents.
- To regularize your situation if you are in an irregular migratory condition.
- To obtain legal assistance in cases of denial or deportation.
- To keep you updated regarding changes in the Colombian immigration policy.
- To protect your rights as a foreign resident or visitor.
Who is it for?
This service is ideal for:
- Foreigners who wish to settle in Colombia for work, family, academic or humanitarian reasons.
- Colombian companies wishing to hire foreign personnel.
- Binational couples who need to formalize their immigration status.
- International students seeking advice to enter Colombian universities.
- People with complex or sanctioned migratory processes.
- Citizens interested in obtaining Colombian nationality or keeping an additional one.
How does this service work?
We provide a comprehensive legal accompaniment that includes:
- Advice on Application and Renewal of Colombian Visas.
Work Visa (type M or V). - Student Visa.
- Spouse or common-law spouse visa.
- Investor or rentier visa.
Resident Visa. - Visa for refugees or for humanitarian reasons.
- Review of Requirements and Documentation
Analysis of the applicant’s profile. - Verification of updated requirements according to current legislation.
- Translation and apostille of necessary documents.
- Preparation of the dossier for application before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Legal Representation and Immigration Defense
Appeals against visa or permit denials. - Administrative appeals against inadmissibility or expulsion decisions.
- Representation before Migration Colombia in cases of review or sanction.
- Accompaniment in Additional Proceedings
Alien registration cards. - Entry and stay permits.
Registration before local authorities. - Nationalization or dual nationality.
At Jurídicas y Contables, we offer advice and representation in all procedures related to Colombian Immigration Law, with special emphasis on application, renewal and regularization of visas. Our goal is to facilitate your immigration process, protect your rights as a foreigner and ensure that your stay in Colombia is safe, legal and smooth.
Visa categories in Colombia have changed in recent years. It is important to apply under the appropriate type.
Timely renewal prevents loss of immigration status.
Processes can take several weeks or months, and should be planned in advance.
