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When you entered the country, at the airport or the border entry point, a Migración Colombia official stamped a stamp with the date of your passport entry. If you don’t know, that stamp functions as a «tourist visa,» controlling the legal stay of foreigners in Colombia.
Although it should be clarified at this point that according to the current immigration rule, this stamp is a tourist permit and not a visa directly, we use the term «tourist visa» because it is more understandable to all.
So, if you do not want to extend your tourist stamp but need to obtain a Colombian visa to perform some specific activity for more than 180 days, we invite you to browse through the following link: Visa Services.
Are you in Colombia with a tourist stamp and want to extend your legal stay in the country?
Returning to the "tourist visa," how do they control the stay of a foreigner in Colombia with this stamp?
In other words, can I only be in Colombia for 90 days, or what is the maximum time allowed?
When should I do the extension or extension of tourism?
How long does the process take?
The completion of the procedure will depend on the Office of Migration Colombia’s responsiveness. It usually takes 3 to 5 business days.
What record will I have of the extension of my “tourist visa”?
If Migration Colombia reviews the documents and finds everything correct, it will issue the procedure’s approval and enable the payment option. Once the payment is confirmed, the «tourist visa» extension will arrive in PDF format by email. We recommend printing this extension and keeping it together with your passport or saving it on your mobile. In this document, you will be able to see your maximum date of legal stay in the country.
What documents are needed to apply for the tourism extension?
We will need to have the following documents scanned in PDF format:
What documents are needed to apply for the tourism stamp extension?
Passport
Home page or data page.Entry Stamp
The last valid entry stamp to Colombia that shows the four passport corners.Ticket
With the itinerary of your next departure from the country.Child's Birth Certificate
When a minor is applying for the tourism extension, provide a scan of the child’s birth certificate.Parents passport
When a minor is applying for the tourism extension, provide the passport's main page or the data page of one of the parents.Below, you will see the step-by-step process to apply for the tourism extension from the Migración Colombia Platform:
Step 1. Go to Migración Colombia Website
Follow this link and click «Accede al Formulario Único de Trámites (FUT) aquí.»
Step 2. Select the language of your preference
The platform offers two options: English and Spanish.
Step 3. Select "Permiso Temporal de Permanencia para Prorrogar Permanencia"
This is the option to apply for the tourist stamp extension.
Step 4. Select the nearest Migration Facilitation Center
You must choose the Migración Colombia office near to your address in Colombia.
Step 5. Fill in the personal information
Select passport as your document type.
Step 6. Attach the following information in one single PDF file
- Passport home page or data page.
- The last valid entry stamp to Colombia that shows the four passport corners.
- Ticket with the itinerary of your next departure from the country.
Step 7. Enter captcha code and click "ACEPTO"
This is the last step of application.
Step 8. Save the generated number and click on "TERMINAR"
Save the code in a safe place.
Step 9. You will receive an informative email
Check the email you will receive regarding your application.
Step 10. Payment
Within 3 and 5 business days, you’ll receive a new email with the payment link, the request number, and a password.
Step 11. To make the payment
- Follow the link on your email.
- Enter your username or request number and password.
- Click on “Consultar.”
- Select the payment option of your preference and complete te payment.
Step 12. After the payment
You will receive an email with the PDF file corresponding to your tourism extension. Make sure to save it on your mobile.
As we know, this process can be confusing. At expatgroup.co, we offer comprehensive guidance and advice so that you can process your visa stamp extension without problems. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us and enjoy Colombia for longer.
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