Student Visa

Most Student Visas are obtained by foreigners attending a dedicated Spanish-language school, though any government-approved learning institution can qualify in any course of study. Student Visas can be given for up to a year but it is at the immigration officer’s discretion. The applicant must show documentation from the school they will attend and that they have the means to support themself for the duration of the visa.

Type of Visa

Visitor (V) Visa

Requirements

• Passport Data Page

• Passport page with last entry stamp into Colombia

• Passport-style Photo on a white background

• Certification from a government-approved school about your course of study

• Proof of income or other means of support while studying (you do not have work authorization to work in Colombia)

• Student Visa Application

• If you are renewing a student Visa, certification from the school that you finished your first course of study

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

Government Visa Fee

Roughly $12 USD to apply, Roughly $51 USD for the visa (the Colombian Foreign Affairs Ministry quotes in USD for stability)

Duration

• Up to 1 year - Depending on the length of your course and at the discretion of the Immigration Officer

• Renewable

Notes

This visa will not count toward time accrued for Colombian Residency