Visa for Parent of a Colombian Citizen

If you are the Parent of a Colombian citizen, you may apply for a Colombian Visa through your child. This is even if you are not married to the Colombian parent of your child, as the Colombian government has a vested interest in both parents being able to be be close to and care for the child.

Type of Visa

Migratory (M) Visa

Requirements

• Passport Data Page

• Passport page with last entry stamp into Colombia

• Passport-style Photo on a white background

• Birth Certificate of Colombian child showing Visa applicant’s parentage

• If Colombian son or daughter is a minor - Letter from the Colombian parent stating that the Foreign visa applicant parent is fulfilling all their obligations to care for the child

• If Colombian son or daughter is an adult - Child must submit a letter on behalf of foreign visa applicant parent, signed, fingerprinted and with a copy of his/her cedula

• Visa or Permit Stamp from time of Colombian child’s birth

• Demonstrate economic solvency through bank statements and income

• Visa for Parent of a Colombian Citizen Application

The supporting documents submitted must not exceed 5MB in total.

Government Fee

$222,473 COP for visa application, $1,101,843 COP for visa issuance after approval

Duration

• From 1 year to 3 years - at the discretion of the Immigration Officer

• Renewable

Benefits

• You may apply for Colombian Residency after 2 years under this Visa

• This Visa imparts Work Authorization

• You may apply for any dependent spouse or children as derivatives under this Visa