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In Colombia’s migration context, the Migratory Movements Certificate has become an essential document that records and validates citizens’ movements and migratory events. At expatgroup.co, we are here to guide you through this process. Therefore, this article provides a concise step-by-step guide to requesting the Migratory Movements Certificate in Colombia.
We will explore the cases when this document is needed, the requirements to obtain it, the necessary steps, and other aspects to consider when obtaining this document. You will find all the required information to complete the process without complications.
What is the Migratory Movements Certificate in Colombia?
The Certificate of Migratory Movements in Colombia is an official document that provides a detailed record of a person’s entries and exits in a specific country during the last five years before the date of application. Migración Colombia issues this certificate, which includes information on the dates of entry and exit at customs, the country of destination or origin, the applicant’s data, the trip’s condition, and the migratory control point.
What are the types of Migratory Movement Certificates available in Colombia?
Migration Colombia has implemented new measures for applying the Certificate of Migratory Movements, which came into effect on November 14, 2024, to facilitate and streamline the process so you can obtain your certificate faster and more efficiently. The highlight is that the immigration agency has enabled three types of application through the Formulario Único de Trámites, depending on the period required in the certificate:
For in-person procedures, Migración Colombia will contact you by e-mail within three business days to schedule the appointment.
What are the requirements for applying for the Migratory Movements Certificate?
Documents for Colombians
The applicant must have a Colombian Cédula, Identity Card, Birth Certificate, or Passport.
Documents for Foreigners
The applicant must have the Foreigner ID card, Passport, or National Identity Document used to enter the country.
For legal age holders
If the applicant is of legal age, he/she must be the holder of the migratory movements. If he/she is not the holder, he/she must prove a family or civil relationship or be a proxy.
For minor holders
If the holder is under 18 years of age, the certificate may be claimed by the parents or legal representatives at the Alien Processing Attention Point, with the corresponding documentation proving kinship or legal representation.
Virtually Validation
During the online process, Colombian citizens and foreigners must validate their identity virtually by providing clear and legible documentation. If this online verification cannot be successful, we recommend that you complete the process in person at the nearest Migratory Services Facilitation Center.
Formulario Único de Trámites
The applicant must fill out the Single Procedures Form (Formulario Único de Trámites) on Migración Colombia's website and provide an available email address. They will send official communications related to the migratory movement process through this email.Paying the Certificate
The certificate costs 81,000 Colombian pesos (approximately 20 USD, with a TRM reference of 4,000 COP/USD), and you must pay online through PSE or with a credit card.
How to request Migratory Movements online?
As the first step, you should complete the Migración Colombia’s Single Procedures Form, known as the «FUT» (Formulario Único de Trámites). This form is an essential step for requesting the Migratory Movements Certificate. The «FUT» simplifies and speeds up the process by collecting crucial information, enabling a more efficient document issuance.
Step-by-step guide to filling out the migratory movements’ application form
Step by step
After accessing the previous link, you will be redirected to Migración Colombia’s website, where you should click the “Continue” button.
Choose your language and select «Certificado de Movimiento Migratorio» (Migratory Movement Certificate). Then, choose the nearest Migratory Services Facilitation Center to your residence, and the form will be available.
Enter the name and last names of your identification document.
Select the document type from the dropdown list and enter the ID number and the country, department, and city of its issuance.
Choose your gender, date, and place of birth, including country, department, and city. Also, select your nationality.
Authorize sending emails to receive Migración Colombia’s messages in an email address you can access.
Select the type of Migratory Movements Certificate you will ask:
- Certificate of Migratory Movements for the last 10 years
- Certificate of Migratory Movements since 2012
- Certificate of Migratory Movements for activities before 2012
The «Files» section will automatically sync the ID you selected in the form. Please click the «Add File» button to attach the corresponding identification document in PDF format.
The form’s enabled identification types include Citizen ID (Colombian Cédula), Foreigner ID (Cédula de Extranjería), Travel Documents, foreign documents or Andean Card, NUIP, Passport, Service Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Emergency Passport, Official Passport, Regular Passport, Provisional Passport, and Birth Certificate.
Once you have uploaded the document, complete the displayed captcha and click the «Accept» button.
The platform will generate a reference number, which we recommend saving. Click on «Download» and then on «Pay online» buttons.
How to pay for Migratory Movements online?
After filling out the Migración Colombia Form and clicking the Payment button, the web will prompt you to choose your preferred payment method. You can select PSE (Colombian Payment System) or Credit Card payment.
Step-by-step guide to pay the Migratory Movements Certificate with PSE
Step by step
Choose the option to pay with PSE and click on «Pagar Ahora» (Pay Now) button.
Enter your personal information. Select the customer type and the bank details to proceed with the payment.
Save and print your PSE payment receipt.
Step-by-step guide to paying the Migratory Movements Certificate with a Credit Card
Step by step
When you choose «Credit Card,» the payment platform will be activated. Click the «Continuar con Wallet» (Continuar con Wallet) button. You will then receive a code in your email, which you should enter in the corresponding field on the website. Fill in the card information you wish to use for the payment.
Save and print your Credit Card payment receipt.
Payment receipt from Migración Colombia
Migración Colombia will issue a payment receipt that you should keep.
How to receive the Migratory Movements Certificate?
The process for delivering Migratory Movements differs for Colombian citizens and foreigners, starting after the payment.
Colombian citizens
Foreign Citizens
It is important to take into account that the maximum term to claim the Certificate of Migratory Movements is 60 calendar days. If it is not collected within this period, the certificate will be annulled, and the process will need to be started again and the corresponding cost paid.
If you need assistance with this or any other related procedure, expatgroup.co can help you. Do not hesitate to contact us for guidance and personalized support.
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How to request an appointment with Migración Colombia?
If you are a foreigner, you must schedule an appointment to claim your migratory movements at the migration office in the city you selected in the form by visiting the following link:
Schedule an appointment in Migración Colombia
ATTENTION: The appointment service of Migration Colombia is under maintenance and is not operating normally.
Please be patient and wait to be informed for the assignment of appointments, which may be considerably delayed.
Step by step
When you select the «Agenda una cita» (Schedule an appointment) option to schedule, a pop-up window will ask you for consent to redirect you to the appointment window. Then, you must click on the «Aceptar» (Accept) button.
You will be redirected to the scheduling form, where you should enter information regarding the appointment location and the migration office where you will claim the migratory movements. This will allow the system to display available dates.
1. Choose the Colombian department where you will request the appointment.
2. Select the corresponding city.
3. Click on the enable office for your selected city.
4. In the option «Trámite» (Process), select «Certificado de Movimientos Migratorios.»
The calendar will be active when you select the corresponding process, displaying the available dates.
After selecting the date, click «Buscar» (Search) to open the appointment schedule.
Fill out the form with your personal information, type and document number, email, and phone. Once completed, check the acceptance box, solve the Captcha, and click «Guardar» (Save). An alert window will appear with your reference number. We recommend taking note of it.
You will receive an official communication from Migración Colombia in your email, confirming the date, time, and location of your appointment to claim the Certificate of Migratory Movements.
Save the transaction code for the appointment. This allows you to check, edit, or cancel it. Remember to bring your passport or identification document with you. Migración Colombia will provide you with a certified and signed document that reflects all your exits and entries registered at all migratory points.
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