What is the Colombian Beneficiary Visa?
What is the Colombian Beneficiary Visa? for relatives or dependents is designed to cater to the needs of foreigners who are either family members or economic dependents of another foreigner holding a Colombian visa of either Migrant (M) category, Resident (R) visa, or a few types of Visitor (V) visa.
Beneficiary visas are granted to immediate family members of a principal visa holder. Once a foreigner obtains an Migrant (M) or Resident (R) visa or certain types of Visitor (V) visa in Colombia, some of his or her family members become eligible for a Colombia beneficiary visa.
The cost of the Colombian beneficiary visa is the same as that of the principal visa holder. However, recipients of beneficiary visas are not allowed to work in Colombia, although they can study in the country. The duration of stay and the number of days per year that beneficiaries can stay in Colombia are the same as that of the principal visa holder.
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Who Can Apply For Beneficiary Visa?
The dependent(s) of the following visa types may apply for Beneficiary Visa:
- Residency Visa
- Type M Visa
- Type R Visa
Type V Visa with the following activities:
- Journalistic coverage or press correspondent.
- Temporary contract worker visa(contracted to a corporation or a person)
- Intra-corporate transfer work visa
- Foreign government official or commercial representative of foreign government.
How to Prove a Spouse Relationship for Colombia Beneficiary Visa?
To obtain a beneficiary visa, it is crucial to establish a valid relationship with the visa beneficiary. The most common relationships that qualify for this type of visa include spouse, common law partner, and children up to 25 years old. Additionally, we are also verifying the eligibility of parents and disabled individuals who rely on their family members. It’s important to note that all foreign documents must not be older than 90 days when presented for the visa application.
- A marriage or Civil Union (common law) is married, plus proper document legalization**.
- A certificate of civil union / union marital de hecho exists, plus proper document legalization**.
- Passport of spouse (it should have more than 2 blank pages and more than 6 months before it expires (Venezuela expiration dates exempted))
Certain couples may find it more convenient to undergo a civil union in Colombia. To assist foreign nationals in achieving this, Colombia Legal & Associates SAS provides their expertise in conducting civil unions and marriages in Colombia. The process of performing a civil union in Medellin can even be completed within two days with Colombia Legal.
What Documents Are Required For Colombia Beneficiary Visa?
If you’re looking to apply for a beneficiary visa in Colombia, the set of documents that you need to submit may vary based on the category of your sponsor’s Colombian visa. To give you a general idea, here’s a list of documents that you would typically need to submit for all types of investor visas:
Photocopy of principal visa holder:
Copy of the visa of the principal holder of which you wish to be a beneficiary.
Proof of Legal Entry:
A photocopy of the page of your passport showing last stamp of entry or departure of Colombia.
Proof of Legal Entry:
If you’ve had a previous Colombian visa such as a student or retirement visa, then a photocopy of this visa.
Passport Photo
Digital visa photo, white background,100 Kb max size, jpg file. No ear rings, no hats, no white shirts.
Documents for Visa of Spouse
Passport of Spouse:
A passport should have more than 2 blank pages and more than 6 months before it expires (Venezuela expiration dates exempted)
Economic Support Letter:
In order to apply for a beneficiary visa to Colombia, it is necessary to provide a letter signed by both parents, unless custody documents or a death certificate can be provided. If only one parent is listed on the birth certificate, that parent’s signature will suffice. This letter should declare the beneficiary’s dependence on the principal applicant and the principal applicant’s economic responsibility for the trip and stay in Colombia. Once the letter is signed by the principal applicant, it can be submitted as part of the visa application process.
Passport of Child:
Passport should have more than 2 blank pages and more than 6 months before it expires (Venezuela expiration dates exempted)
Economic Support Letter:
If you’re applying for a beneficiary visa and need to prove economic support, you’ll need a letter signed by both parents. If only one parent is listed on the birth certificate, or if custody documents or a death certificate are provided, then only one parent needs to sign the letter. This written communication is signed by the principal and declares their dependence and economic responsibility for all the expenses related to the beneficiary’s trip and stay in Colombia.
How to Prove a Child’s Relationship for Colombia Beneficiary Visa?
To complete the necessary paperwork, a birth certificate that has been issued within the last 90 days must be submitted along with the appropriate document legalization. It’s important to bring a certified, apostilled, or legalized and translated birth certificate from the country of birth.
For children’s beneficiary visa requires permission from both parents to stay in Colombia.
When applying for a Colombia visa, it is important to note that both parents are required to sign the application documents, unless one parent has certified custody (acta de potestad) documents or a death certificate of the other parent. Moreover, if only the mother’s name is mentioned on the birth certificate, then her signature alone would suffice.
Bia is in charge or registering and issuing corporate certificates, and acts. Each city has its own local regioinal office. For example in Medellin the link to the chamber of commerce.
What Documents Are Required For Colombia Beneficiary Visa?
- If you are applying for a beneficiary visa in Colombia, the documents required may vary depending on the category of your sponsor’s Colombian visa. However, there are some general documents that are typically required for all types of investor visas. Here is a list of those common documents you may need to provide:
- When submitting papers, please ensure that your birth certificate was issued within the last 90 days. Additionally, you are required to provide a certified, apostilled or legalized and translated birth certificate from the country you were born in.
- When applying for a visa, it is important to note that both parents are required to sign the visa application documents. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. If one parent has certified custody documents, a death certificate of the other parent, or if only the mother’s name is listed on the birth certificate, then only one parent’s signature will be required.
- To obtain a children’s beneficiary visa and stay in Colombia, it is necessary to obtain consent from both parents.
