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COLOMBIA: Additional Documents Required for TP-4 Work Visa Applications
April 12, 2016
Since early March 2016, the Colombian Foreign Ministry has been requesting additional documents in support of applications for TP-4 temporary work visas and beneficiary visas for dependents.
Which documents are required?
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For initial application for TP-4 temporary work visa for local hires: Employment contract;
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For TP-4 visa renewals: Employment certification issued by the Colombian company;
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For beneficiary visas: Marriage and birth certificates issued and legalised within the three months prior to the visa application.
Action Items
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Employers in Colombia should be ready to submit these additional documents at the time of application to avoid delays. If the documents are requested by the Ministry at a later stage, it may take up to 30 calendar days to finally approve the visa.
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At present, the employment contract is only being requested in the case of TP-4 visas. However, it is expected that the employment contract may also be requested for applications for TP-13 work visas for local hires.
Should you need further information on Colombian immigration, please email us at [email protected].
