Consulado de Colombia en Londres

Applicants: This visa applies to foreign nationals going to Colombia for tourism. Please refer to the list of countries that do not require a tourist or temporary visitors visa.

Documents Required :

Valid passport.
Visa application form (2 copies) completed and signed.
3 recent colour photographs (3x3cm).
Copy of the return or onward journey ticket.
Most recent bank statement- three last months (Original and copy).
Letter of invitation from a Colombian national, from a resident in Colombia (original and notarized) or the confirmation of the Hotel in Colombia.
One Photocopy of all the above documents except application form.
The applicant must book an appointment for an interview.
Processing time may vary, as permission from the Colombian Foreign Affairs Ministry is necessary before the visa can be issued. Allow at least five working days.

Visa Study £32
Visa Fee: £ 35
Differential fees apply depending on the nationality

Payments for consular services have to be paid in cash at the Colombian Consulate (the exact fee).
Visas for Spanish, Japanese and South Korean Citizens are exempted of payment.

Term: Up to six (6) months- multiple entry.

1. APPLICATION FORM DULY COMPLETED

2. TWO (2) COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS, PASSPORT SIZE, WHITE BACKGROUND

3. ONE (1) COPY OF THE PASSPORT (Information pages, used pages and visas granted previously)

4. AN ACCEPTANCE LETTER FROM THE COLOMBIAN SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY THAT SPECIFIES LENGTH OF THE STUDIES (Must be original from Colombia)

5. A LETTER FROM THE COLOMBIAN SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY THAT SPECIFIES THAT THE APLLICANT MUST ATTEND A MINIMUM OF TEN HOURS WEEKLY

6. A SCHOOL’S CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL EXISTANCE ISSUED BY ICFES OR THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY

7. DOCUMENTS THAT PROVE THE ECONOMIC MEANS OF THE APPLICANT, HIS PARENTS, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OR THE PERSON THAT GUARANTEES THE APPLICANT EXPENSES DURING HIS STAY IN COLOMBIA

8. WHEN THE STUDENT IS NOT AN ADULT, IT IS REQUIRED A WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PARENTS TO STAY IN COLOMBIA AND THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADULT WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KID DURING HIS STAY IN COLOMBIA.

VISA STUDY: £32

VISA FEE: £ It depends on the Country

Applicants: The visa is granted to company executives, sales executives and similar, travelling to Colombia to attend business meetings, carry out commercial activities or research. Please refer to Temporary Visitors visa in order to establish whether you have to apply for a Business Visa or a Temporary Visitor Visa. Please refer to the list of countries that DO NOT REQUIRE a Tourist or a Temporary Visitors Visa..

Documents Required :

Valid passport.
Visa application form (1 copy) completed and signed.
2 recent colour photographs (3x3cm).
Letter of responsibility from the company stating the applicant's position, the purpose of the trip, the length of visa validity and whether single or multiple entry is required. The company must take responsibility for all the travel expenses, and include a Return Clause (model enclosed).
For an independent business person the letter must include the purpose of the trip, bank references and names of commercial contacts in Colombia.
One set of photocopies of all the documents stated above.
Certificate of existence of the Company in Colombia or/ Certificate of existence of the Company in the UK / or any other European country.
This document has to be legalized with an Apostille. For information on Apostille go to Frequently Asked Questions. - Certificate of existence of the Company in Colombia or/ Certificate of existence of the Company in the UK / or any other European country . This document has to be legalized with an Apostille. For information on Apostille go to Frequently Asked Questions.

Visa Study: £32
Visa Fee: £ 130

Payments for consular services have to be paid in cash at the Colombian Consulate (the exact fee).
Business Visas for Spanish, Japanese and South Korean Citizens are exempted of payment.

All documents issued in other languages must enclose a translation into Spanish

You can check the list of Official Translators.

MODEL OF RETURN CLAUSE

(Name of company) assures the Government of Colombia that the company will defray all the expenses necessary for Mr (name of employee) and his family (if applicable) to return to his country of origin, or to his previous place of residence at the end of the contract, or in the event the visa is cancelled, or the employee is deported or expulsed, as required by the Decree 2371/1996.

TRANSLATION INTO SPANISH

(Name of Company) se compromete ante el Gobierno de Colombia a sufragar todos los gastos de regreso al país de origen o al último lugar de residencia del señor (employee & family names), al término del contrato o cuando proceda la cancelación de la visa, deportación o expulsión, según lo dispuesto en el Decreto 2371 de 1996.

If the validity of the visa exceeds 3 months, the applicant must present himself at the Department of National Security (DAS) no later than 15 days after arrival, to register the visa; and to obtain a Cédula de Extranjería (Foreigners ID).

All nationals must apply IN PERSON for the visa and leave 5 working days for this Visa to be approved.

The address for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is:

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Legalisation Office
Norfolk House (West)
437 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2AH

Website: www.fco.gov.uk

Applicants: The Visa is best suited for people who intend to provide urgent technical assistance to a Colombian party, or for those who travel with no intention of residing permanently. This visa may be granted to individuals travelling to cover special events such as reporters, newscasters, or photographers from a registered news agency. People planning to travel in order to establish commercial and trade connections, attend academic seminars, conferences, expositions, short term studies, interviews for employment, medical treatment, or to participate in scientific, sporting and cultural events that will not be compensated, may also obtain this visa. Please refer to the list of countries that DO NOT REQUIRE a Tourist or a Temporary Visitors Visa.

Documents Required :

Valid passport.
Visa application form completed and signed.
2 recent colour photographs (3x3cm).
Copy of the return or onward journey ticket.
Most recent bank statement (Original).
Letter of invitation from a sponsoring organisation, a Colombian national, or a resident in Colombia. The letter must be written in Spanish and must state the purpose and duration of the trip.
The applicant must book an appointment for an interview.
Processing time may vary, as permission from the Colombian Foreign Affairs Ministry is necessary before the visa can be issued. Allow at least five working days.

All documents issued in other languages must enclose a translation into Spanish

Visa Study: £32
Visa Fee: £ 65

Payments for consular services have to be paid in cash at the Colombian Consulate (the exact fee).
Visas for Spanish, Japanese and South Korean Citizens are exempted of payment.

APPLICATION FORM DULY COMPLETED

TWO (2) COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS, PASSPORT SIZE, WHITE BACKGROUND

ONE (1) COPY OF THE PASSPORT, MAIN PAGE

CERTIFICATE OF EXISTANCE FROM THE NGO ISSUED BY THE MINISTERY OF INTERIOR OR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ORIGINAL LETTER FROM THE NGO REQUESTING THE VISA, STATING THE LENGHT OF STAY, AND THE ACTIVITY OF THE PERSON IN COLOMBIA

ORIGINAL LETTER FROM THE NGO STATING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RETURN OF THE FOREIGNER TO ITS COUNTRY

VISA FEE £ 110

VISA STUDY £32

1. APPLICATION FORM SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT.

2. TWO (2) COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS, PASSPORT SIZE, WHITE BACKGROUND

3. ONE (1) COPY OF THE PASSPORT (main page and Colombia visas granted previously)

4. WORK CONTRACT OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACT, OR AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY, LEGAL ENTITY, OR PUBLIC INSTITUTE. IF THE FOREIGNER IS SENT BY THE HEAD OFFICE TO A BRANCH OR AFFILIATE, HE MUST SHOW A LETTER FROM THE BRANCH OR AFFILATE SPECIFYNG THE JOB HE WILL PERFORM AND THE JOB TITTLE. (Original notarized)

CONTRACT SUMMARY FORM

5. LETTER FROM EMPLOYER, EXPLAINING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IN DETAIL, AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPANY TO PAY FOR THE TRAVEL, RETURN AND EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE WORKER AND HIS FAMILY WHEN THE CONTRACT FINISHES OR THE WORKER IS DEPORTED OR EXPULSED OR AT THE CANCELLATION OF THE VISA (Including the members of the family if applicable)

6. CERTIFICATE OF EXISTANCE OF THE COMPANY ISSUED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Issued within the last 90 days). IN SOME CASES, IT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY. IF THE EMPLOYER IS NOT A COMPANY, HE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENOUGH ECONOMICAL MEANS, WITH INCOME IN EXCESS OF 30 TIMES THE MINIMUM WAGE. IT MAY BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT COPY OF THE INCOME TAX RETURNS

7. COPY OF THE PROFESSIONAL TITTLE OR DIPLOMA DULY NOTARIZED AND APOSTILLED. TEMPORAL AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COLOMBIAN AUTHORITY TO PERMORM THE ACTIVITY OR PROFESSION IN COLOMBIA. IN CASE OF A NON REGULTAED ACTIVITY, HE MUST PRESENT PROOF OF THE EXPERIENCE OR CALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB.

8. PERSONAL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.

ENTREVISTA PERSONAL

VISA FEE £ 130

VISA STUDY FEE £ 32

ONCE IN COLOMBIA THE VISA HOLDER HAS TO REGISTER THE VISA AT D.A.S (IMMIGRATION) ON THE FIRST 15 DAYS OF ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTRY, IF THE VISA IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS OR LONGER

IN CASE OF AN ARTIST OR GROUP AF ARTISTS, REQUIREMENTS 7AND 8 ARE NOT NEEDED.

1 APPLICATION FORM DULY COMPLETED
TWO (2) COLOR PICTURES PASSPORT SIZE, WHITE BACK
VALID PASSPORT AND ONE (1) COPY OF THE PASSPORT (Main Page and COLOMBIAN visas granted previously)
RECENT COPY OF THE COLOMBIAN CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE OF (Original and copy).
LETTER FROM THE COLOMBIAN CITIZEN REQUESTING THE ISSUANCE OF THE VISA IN SPANISH (Original notarized)

ONE (1) NOTARIZED COPY OF COLOMBIAN I.D. OF SPOUSE
DAS FORM NOTARIZED

VISA STUDY: £32

VISA FEE: £ 100

ONCE IN COLOMBIA THE VISA HOLDER HAS TO REGISTER THE VISA AT D.A.S. (Immigration) ON THE FIRST 15 DAYS OF ENTRANCE. IF THE VISA IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS OR LONGER

*** RESTRICTIONS APPLY IF THE APPLICANT IS GOING TO WORK UNDER A PROFESSION REGULATED BY COLOMBIAN LAW

For information in English e-mail clondres@cancilleria.gov.co