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A visa holder in the migrant category loses their right to maintain a Cédula de Extranjería if they are absent from the country for more than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days. For holders of a Resident Visa, the right is lost if they are away from the country for two (2) consecutive years.
The foreigner’s identification card is issued by Migration (at checkpoints in each city of the country) and is the identification document for foreigners within the Colombian territory.
When there are no appointments available on the scheduling platform, or they deliberately cancel your appointment and you cannot reschedule. We recommend you to go directly and without an appointment to the nearest Migration Colombia office. In this blog we detailed all the steps to follow and recommendations in these extraordinary cases.
Typically, it may take up to 10 business days from the payment date for the process to be completed. However, the duration may be influenced by the city and other specific factors of Migración Colombia.
Please keep in mind the following steps if you need to request a duplicate of your document from Migración Colombia:
– You should only request a duplicate if you have lost your document. However, if your document was stolen, you must first file a report at the nearest police station, prosecutor’s office, or SIJIN.
– Visit Migración Colombia’s website to schedule an appointment for the duplicate process. During the process, select the Sub-procedure ‘Duplicate.’
– Remember to fill out the Single Form of Procedures (FUT).
– Attend the scheduled appointment at the Colombian Migration office, and bring your original passport, a copy of the visa, and the printed FUT.
– Make the payment of 246,000 Colombian pesos.
The fees of the Cédula de Extranjería have a general rate of 246,000 Colombian pesos (50 USD approximately).
To request your Cédula de Extranjería, please bring your original passport and a copy of the main page that displays your personal information. Additionally, you’ll need a printed copy of the approved electronic visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months. You must also show confirmation of the Formulario Único de Trámites and your payment receipt.
Minors (between 7 and 17 years old) who are visa beneficiaries must accompany the minor’s father, mother, or legal representative.
The Cédula de Extranjería is a vital legal document in Colombia, serving as the official identification for foreigners. Issued by the Special Administrative Unit of Migración Colombia, this identification card is mandatory for all foreign citizens of legal age and minors over 7 years old with a valid visa for more than three months. The foreigner obtains legal recognition and access to services in Colombia; obtaining the Cédula de Extranjería is a pivotal step in ensuring a smooth and compliant stay in the country.
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