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Common Business and Employment Categories - Colombia
 |  | TP-3 (Student/exchange programs) | TP - 4 (Employee of a colombian national or entity/ artistic, deportive or cultural groups) | TP - 7 (Pensioner /partner or owner of a company/medical treatment/Owning real estate/carrying out independent trade or activities) | TP - 12 (To participate, with our without labor contract  in academic, scientific, artistic, cultural, or sports activities/to be interviewed for a position/entrepreneurial training/commercial or entrepreneurial contracts /journalists) | TP - 13 (Rendering technical or specialized assistance with or without labor contract) | Mercosur | Residency after 5 years of holding a visa TP 4 or TP7
Work / Employment | Applicability? | Available to the foreigner willing to enter national territory to take an academic program, with scholarship or without it,  at an accredited institution, or as an international exchange program student. | Available to the foreigner who wishes to enter the national territory by virtue of a labor relation or a service rendering contract with an individual person or a legal entity domiciled in Colombia, or to artistic, sports, or cultural groups entering the country with the purpose of a public performance. | Available to the foreigner who wishes to enter the national territory for the development of any of the following activities or occupations: a) as a pensioner or annuitant; b) as a partner or owner of a company; c) to get medical treatment and to the foreigner accompanying the one receiving the medical treatment; d) the owner of real estate; e) for the carrying out of independent trade or activities. | Available to the foreigner who wishes to enter the national territory to: a) attend or take part in, with or without an employment contract in academic, scientific, artistic, cultural or sports activities, b) to be interviewed in a personnel selection process of public or private entities, c) entrepreneurial training, d) commercial or entrepreneurial contacts, or e) for journalism coverage purposes. | Available to the foreigner who wishes to enter the national territory with the purpose of rendering specialized technical assistance, with or without an employment contract, to public or private entities. | Temporary residence permit for two years that may be granted to the extent that the State of nationality of the holder grants equivalent facilities for obtaining Visa for Colombian nationals based on reciprocity. Available to nationals of the following countries:  Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay and Venezuela. | Residency that holders of visa [NAME] or TP7 may apply for after having these status for 5 years.
 | Quota or [NAME]? | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO
 | Is Secondment to the Destination Country Allowed with No Local Employer  (i.e. for work on client sites on behalf of the foreign employer)? | N/A | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO
 | Must the Employer have a Legal Presence in the Destination Country to obtain this permit/visa? | N/A | YES | Beneficiary may enter the country to be self-employed. | YES | YES | NO | NO
 | Is a Local Contract Required? | N/A | YES | NO | YES, but an invitation letter will suffice | Could be with or without labor contract | NO | NO
 | Must the Employee be Paid Locally? | N/A | The immigration law does not address this requirement | The immigration law does not address this requirement | The immigration law does not address this requirement | The immigration law does not address this requirement | The immigration law does not address this requirement | NO
 | Is There a Minimum Wage Requirement? | N/A | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO
 | Is there an Age Restriction/Requirement? | NO | NO | When the applicant is applying for the visa as pensioner, he or she must prove that he or she has already been granted the pension. | NO | NO | NO | NO
 | Where is the Application Submitted? | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil | There are three ways to file for this visa: a) directly before the nearest Colombian Consulate; b) online; c) directly in Colombian soil
 | Government Processing Time? | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days. | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days. | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days. | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days. | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days. | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days. | If the application is filed before the Colombian Consulate, the result will be provided in one or two days. If the application is filed online the adjudication may take up to 6 days.
 | Maximum Initial Period of Stay? | This visa is granted up to 5 years | The visa is granted for up to 3 years for multiple entries. Beneficiary may stay the complete period of time | This visa is granted for one year with multiple entries | This visa is granted for 90 days with multiple entries | This visa is granted for 180 days with multiple entries | This visa is granted for 3 years | This visa is granted for 5 years
 | Maximum Number of Extensions (Total Time) Allowed? | There are no extensions, just new applications | There are no extensions, just new applications | There are no extensions, just new applications. | There are no extensions, just new applications | There are no extensions, just new applications | There are no extensions, just new applications | There are no extensions, just new applications
 | Geographical  Limitation on Activities Undertaken in the Destination Country? | Valid only for study at the petitioning institution. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application. | No, but all activities undertaken must be in line with those stated in the application.
 | Registration Requirements on Arrival Before Working? | Yes, beneficiary must registered his or her visa within 15 days of arriving to Colombia or within 15 days of getting his or her visa in Colombian soil. There is an additional requirement to obtain a cédula de extranjería as ID for foreign nationals in Colombia. | Yes, beneficiary must registered his or her visa within 15 days of arriving to Colombia or within 15 days of getting his or her visa in Colombian soil. There is an additional requirement to obtain a cédula de extranjería as ID for foreign nationals in Colombia. | Yes, beneficiary must registered his or her visa within 15 days of arriving to Colombia or within 15 days of getting his or her visa in Colombian soil. There is an additional requirement to obtain a cédula de extranjería as ID for foreign nationals in Colombia. | NO | Yes, beneficiary must registered his or her visa within 15 days of arriving to Colombia or within 15 days of getting his or her visa in Colombian soil. There is an additional requirement to obtain a cédula de extranjería as ID for foreign nationals in Colombia. | Yes, beneficiary must registered his or her visa within 15 days of arriving to Colombia or within 15 days of getting his or her visa in Colombian soil. There is an additional requirement to obtain a cédula de extranjería as ID for foreign nationals in Colombia. | Yes, beneficiary must registered his or her visa within 15 days of arriving to Colombia or within 15 days of getting his or her visa in Colombian soil. There is an additional requirement to obtain a cédula de extranjería as ID for foreign nationals in Colombia.
 | [NAME]? | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move. | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move. | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move. | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move. | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move. | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move. | No, but changes of address should be reported to Migración Colombia  within 15 days of any move.
 | Academic Qualifications Required? | Whatever is required by the academic institution | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | [NAME]? | If required by the academic institution | None | None | None | None | None | None
 | Previous Employment or Work Experience Requirements? | N/A | None | When beneficiary is self-employed must show experience in the field | None | None | The only requirementi is a police certificate showing no criminal history | None
 | Are there any Age Restrictions? | N/A | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO
 | Must there be a Test of the Resident Labor Market? | N/A | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO
 | Does it lead to Settlement/Permanent Residence/Citizenship? | After 5 years of uninterrupted status of TP-3, foreigners may apply for residency, and after 5 years of residency status may apply for naturalization. | After 5 years of uninterrupted status of TP-4, foreigners may apply for residency, and after 5 years of residency status may apply for naturalization. | After 5 years of uninterrupted status of TP-7, foreigners may apply for residency, and after 5 years of residency status may apply for naturalization. | NO | NO |  | After 5 years of residency beneficiary may apply for naturalization
 | Can Dependents Accompany Applicant? | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO,  however each dependent may apply directly for a Mercosur visa | YES
 | Who Qualifies as a Dependent? | Legally married spouse or companion (unión de hecho), parents and children under 25 | Legally married spouse or companion (unión de hecho), parents and children under 25 | Legally married spouse or companion (unión de hecho), parents and children under 25 | NO | NO |  | Legally married spouse or companion (unión de hecho), parents and children under 25
 | Can Dependents Work/Attend School? | Spouse cannot work but children may attend school | Spouse cannot work but children may attend school | Spouse cannot work but children may attend school | NO | NO |  | Spouse cannot work but children may attend school
Business Visitor | How do Business Travelers enter the country? | Colombia has exempted from visa many nationalities, including USA, Canada, etc. When in fact you need to show a visa, you have to file for that visa at the closest Colombian Consulate.  Even when exempted from visa, the travel visitor needs to state the purpose of his or her visit, and there are some visits for which some additional documents must be submitted like invitations letters at the moment of entry to Colombia.
 | What are considered legitimate business activities and what are the requirements for business travel? | Colombian law states that foreigners visiting Colombia may come for tourism or pleasure. Business visitors may perform the following services training, commercial contacts of up to 90 days (PIP6) needs to submit an invitation letter. A foreigner who is visa exempt and needs to enter Colombia for the purpose of providing specialized technical assistance for a public or private entity for up to 30 days (PIP7) needs to submit an invitation letter.
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Other Considerations | Are There Grounds That Render Applicants Ineligible for a Permit or to Enter the Country? | The most relevant inadmisibility grounds involve: public charges; not having vaccination certifications; not having a return ticket; having commmited transnational crimes involving drugs and connected crimes, having been deported, having been extradited, having commited fraud, overstay, etc.
 | Are Waivers for Ineligibility Possible? | None
 | Timing for [NAME]? | N/A
 | Administrative Body for Removal/Deportation and Immigration Issues? | The agency in charge is Migración Colombia.