What are the visa & residency requirements in Colombia?

"The first step in obtaining a visa for Colombia is to determine the appropriate visa category for the intended stay. Generally, tourists and business travelers require a tourist visa or a business visa. Depending on nationality and the University attended, students may require a student visa. Visitors with longer stays may require a temporary residence visa. Once the category is chosen and associated requirements are met, an appointment must be made at a Colombian embassy or consulate for visa processing. Residency applications in Colombia are done through the National Immigration Agency (Instituto Colombiano de Migración). To begin the process, it is necessary to ensure all required documents and fees are prepared, and that the right type of visa is obtained. The documents required to apply for permanent residency vary depending on the nationality of the applicant and the intended length of stay in Colombia. Once all documents have been prepared, they must be presented to the National Immigration Agency, which will review them and then authorize the residency. If a favorable decision is made, the applicant is then issued a visa that allows them to stay in the country indefinitely. The applicant is then expected to register the visa in a local police station near their residence, and then obtain an ID card at the local immigration office," said a member in Colombia.

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"The laws changed in December, 2017 and many of the visas, including retirement and investment visas are now for 3 years instead of 1 as they were before. Check local websites as this new information is updated," remarked another expat who made the move to Medellin, Colombia.