How to Renew a Business Visa in Colombia
Additional Recommended Documents Required
for Renewal of Business Owner Visa
Most Popular Requests from Visa Officials:
Chamber of Commerce Legal Representative Certificate
Certified Financial Statements
Social Security Payments for Employees
Tax Filing Receipts for Colombia (Income, withholding, & sales taxes)
Recent Photo for Visa Application – White background, no hat, no ear rings, no glasses, medium or dark colored clothing.
Proof of purchase of stock shares in company to comply with minimum 100 salaries with original, subsequent, and current visa requests.
6 Months of company bank statements showing transactions such as deposits and withdrawals supporting your business activity.
EPS Health Insurance for VIsa Applicant as a contractor or as employee. Contractors must pay 5% of income into EPS insurance.
Common Requests for Information to Support Business Renewal:
Invoices from Providers
Rental Contract in Business Name
Federal Bank of Colombia Wire Certification
Payroll Information – Detail of persons contracted with company (including name, ID number, type of contact, and position in the company).
Labor or Contractor Work Contracts
Receipts of payments to Providers
Photos of place of Business
Receipts of Expenses in Company Name
Requests for Information not that common:
Receipt of Payment for Utility Services for Company
Portfolio of products & services offered by Company
Information that shows permission your company may operate in sector issue by competent authority. (not all sectors require pemissions)
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The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, immigration advice, or a guarantee of any specific visa outcome.
Colombian visa requirements, procedures, government fees, and internal criteria change frequently and may vary depending on your personal situation and the policies in force at the time of your application.
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