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Colombia V Visa - Temporary Service, Work or Labour Contract

17 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary work in Colombia under a service, work or labour contract.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employer Bank History MonthsThe financial evidence covers the employer's previous six months.
  • Employer Income Smlmv MinThe employer must show average monthly income of 100 SMLMV.
  • Employer Motivation LetterThe employer must explain the role, suitability and why a Colombian is not hired.
  • Qualification Or Experience EvidenceA professional qualification or employment and experience evidence is required.
  • Service Work Or Labour ContractA contract summary stating the start and end date is required.
  • Work Limited To Authorised RoleWork is limited to the authorised position, entity, profession or activity.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceHealth insurance covering the planned stay is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Beneficiaries AllowedThe main holder may request beneficiary visas for qualifying dependent family members.
  • Official Category NameThe official inventory names the category Prestador de Servicios-obra o labor.
  • Visa TypeThe official inventory classifies this route as a Visitor V visa.
  • Work and study rightsThe category grants work permission for the authorised activity.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Temporary Stay OnlyA Visitor V visa supports a temporary activity and does not itself establish domicile.
  • Visa Validity Years MaxThe visa may be valid for up to two years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Colombia?
The official source states: Temporary work in Colombia under a service, work or labour contract.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance covering the planned stay is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official cancilleria.gov.co page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source cancilleria.gov.coLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Colombia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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