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COLOMBIA: Longer Processing Times as All In-Country Visa Applications Must be Submitted Online

January 29, 2019

Effective 28 January 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombia has announced that all in-country visa procedures must now be completed online. In-person visa applications at the Ministry will no longer be accepted.

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COLOMBIA: New Labour Ministry Registration Required for all Foreign Workers

October 26, 2018

The Ministry of Labour has issued Resolution 4388, implementing the Single Registry of Foreign Workers in Colombia (“RUTEC”). The Ministry aims to collect and control information about foreign workers, allowing it to monitor their current status and avoid abusive and illegal contracting practices.

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COLOMBIA: New Immigration Compliance Rules and Penalties

June 26, 2018

COLOMBIA has implemented new immigration compliance rules and penalties. Effective 16 May 2018, Resolution 1238 establishes stricter criteria for compliance with immigration obligations, and bigger penalties for non-compliance.

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COLOMBIA: Update – New Requirement for Minors Travelling by Air

May 2, 2018

The government of Colombia has postponed until August the recently-announced requirement that anyone travelling by air within or out of Colombia accompanied by a minor child of seven years or under provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

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COLOMBIA: New Requirement for Minors Travelling by Air

April 17, 2018

Effective 26th April 2018, anyone travelling by air within or out of Colombia accompanied by a minor child of seven years or under must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

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COLOMBIA: Nationals of More Countries Included in Visa-Free Entry Regime

March 6, 2018

Effective 24th February 2018, the Colombian government has authorised certain nationals of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar and Serbia to enter Colombia without a visa. Moreover, nationals of Nicaragua who hold a valid visa or residence status from a Schengen country, the United States or Canada, as well as those who are residents of the North […]

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COLOMBIA: New Deadline for Special Stay Permits for Venezuelan Nationals

February 22, 2018

A new deadline has been established for Venezuelan nationals to obtain a Special Stay Permit (PEP) allowing them to stay and work in Colombia for up to two years. Venezuelan nationals who entered Colombia before 2nd February 2018 can now apply for a PEP within four months of 5th February 2018. Previously, only Venezuelan nationals […]

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COLOMBIA: New Regulations Modify All Visa Types

August 15, 2017

A major new set of immigration regulations has established new visa categories and requirements. Resolution 6045 of 2nd August 2017 repealed Resolution 5512 of 4th September 2015, and will come into force ninety business days from its publication date. Visas issued prior to the entry into force of Resolution 6045 will keep their validity and […]

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COLOMBIA: New Special Stay Permit for Venezuelan Nationals

August 2, 2017

Effective 3rd August 2017, certain Venezuelan nationals already in Colombia will be able to apply online for a Special Stay Permit (PEP), allowing them to stay and work in Colombia for up to two years. The PEP will be issued to qualifying applicants between 3rd August and 31st October 2017 and is part of the […]

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PANAMA: Visits Restricted to 90 Days for Nationals of Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela

June 14, 2017

Effective 31st May 2017, Panama has reduced the duration of stay of visitors who are nationals of Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela to 90 days (from 180 days previously). Nationals of these three countries are allowed to visit Panama visa-free for tourism and for certain business activities. Individuals from said nationalities who have entered the national […]

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