Looking to Obtain the: "Visa de Profesional Independiente" in Colombia? ...

Looking to Obtain the Colombian Independent Professional Visa? 🇨🇴📜🌟

As per Article 76 of Resolution #5477 in 2022, if you're a foreign professional aspiring to live in Colombia and practice your profession independently, you can opt for the Independent Professional Visa. This visa allows you to legally reside in Colombia for up to three years, with the option to renew.

Who Can Apply for This Visa? In general, any foreign professional can apply for this visa. If it's a regulated profession, such as Law, Engineering, Accounting, Medicine, among others, you must obtain the validation of your degree and the Professional Card, license, or authorization from the corresponding professional association. If it's an unregulated profession, you must demonstrate that it is of interest to the country.

Specific Requirements for the Colombian Independent Professional Visa: • A letter stating the occupation or activity you intend to carry out in the country in the exercise of your profession. • Copy of the degree validation by the Colombian Ministry of National Education. • Titles that can be validated in Colombia: • Técnicos and tecnólogos (Technical and Technologist Degrees) • Pregrados, bachelors, grados or licenciaturas (Undergraduate Degrees, Bachelors, Bachelor's Degrees, or Licentiate Degrees) • Maestrías and especialidades médicas (Master's Degrees and Medical Specializations) • Doctorados (Doctorates) • Validation costs in 2023: Approximately 778,836 COP (185.19 USD for undergraduates) and 883,866 COP (210 USD for postgraduates). Processing time is 60 to 180 days. • Demonstrate compliance with other requirements for the exercise of the profession in accordance with current laws, including the presentation of the Professional Card, license, or provisional permit granted by the corresponding professional association. • Bank certification in the name of the foreigner, not issued more than 30 days ago, showing the account opening date, product types, and the average balance and monthly movement for the last six months. You must demonstrate average monthly income equal to or greater than five times the legal monthly minimum wage, which is 5,800,000 COP (approximately 1,380 USD at an exchange rate of 4,200 COP per 1 USD) in 2023. • For activities based on professional experience rather than academic training, you must provide supporting documents or certifications of your suitability and experience. • Health insurance policy, contract, program, or assistance plan with coverage in the national territory. • Digital photo of your face with a white background, size 4 x 3 cm, with a neutral expression and without accessories like earrings, glasses, caps, or a white shirt, and a maximum weight of 100 kb. • Pay the government fees: Study 54 USD, Issuance 270 USD, Cédula de Extranjería (foreigner's identification card) 50 USD approximately. Other Documents That May Be Required: • If you are in Colombia, you must have a valid legal stay or "Salvoconducto." • Itinerary or travel tickets if you are outside the country, police record or criminal record from your country of origin or residence with an apostille. • Address of stay: Either a hotel, temporary lodging, rented housing, or the place where you will be received.

Advantages of the Colombian Independent Professional Visa: • Temporary residence for up to three (03) years in Colombia, with the opportunity to accumulate time for Permanent Residence. • Permission to work in Colombia in the profession for which the visa was requested. • Inclusion of Dependents: spouse or stable partner and minor children or dependents. • Colombian Identification Document necessary for accessing healthcare, education, opening bank accounts, etc. • Online application or at any Colombian Consulate worldwide.

Limitations of the Colombian Independent Professional Visa: • Maintain your legal stay and renew the visa before it expires. • Practice the profession for which you obtained the visa. • Comply with the laws of the country, including the payment of taxes.

Other Different Types of Visas If You Are Not Eligible for the Investor Visa: • Spouse of a Colombian National • Permanent Partner of a Colombian National • Student • Digital Nomad • Owner-Partner • Independent Professional • Worker • Pensioner • Service Contractor-Labor Work • Renter • Among others! Colombia offers various types of visas for foreigners!

Need to Obtain the Mandatory Coverage to Ensure Compliance with Your Colombian Visa Requirement?

Resolution #5477 of July 22, 2022, from the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stipulates that every foreign applicant for Colombian visas must have a complete insurance or assistance plan.

Required Coverages: • Accidents • Illness • Hospitalization • Disability • Maternity • Repatriation • or Death

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Contact Pacho Viloria to Discuss Your Specific Case: Specialist Insurance and Assistance Agent for Colombian Visas. WhatsApp: (+57) 324 367 53 33 Email: franciscoviloria.com@gmail.com

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