Visitor & short-stay visas
Colombian Business Visitor Visa (Visa V Negocios)
A Visitor visa for foreigners coming to Colombia for business management, negotiations, market studies or setting up a company, without taking local employment.
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The 180-days-per-calendar-year stay limit and any fees were drawn from summaries of the official page and should be confirmed directly on cancilleria.gov.co before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Colombia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa V - Negocios
- Route type
- Visitor (V) visa sub-type
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days per calendar year
- Reported as the visitor stay limit; confirm the current figure on the official page before publishing.
- Work restriction
- Does not permit local employment or Colombian social-security affiliation
Who it is for
- Foreign business people conducting negotiations or signing contracts in Colombia
- Investors carrying out direct-investment plans or procedures
- Foreigners setting up or representing a commercial company
- Nationals not exempt from a short-stay visa, or exempt nationals needing a longer business stay
Requirements
- Valid passport with adequate remaining validity
- Documentation supporting the business purpose (company details, contracts, investment plans)
- Evidence of economic means for the stay
- Supporting documents apostilled/legalised and translated into Spanish where required
What you can do
- Undertake business management, market studies and negotiations
- Establish commercial companies or arrange direct investment
- Act as commercial representative
- Cannot take up local employment or join the Colombian social-security system
How to apply
- Create an account on the online visa platform at tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co
- Complete the Visitor (V) - Business application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the applicable study and issuance fees
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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