V · Article 58

V Visa — Cortesía Diplomáticos Visitantes

Courtesy entry for diplomatic or official passport holders of a State recognized by Colombia, under reciprocity, for a temporary visit.

V Visa — Casos no previstosV Visa — Programa ICETEX

Who is it for?

Applicants whose purpose matches this category in Resolución 5477 — confirm fit before filing.

Application checklist

0 of 8 done

Complete the online visa application (SITAC / Cancillería) for category V — Courtesy (visiting diplomats).
Recent digital color photo on a white background (neutral expression; max 300 KB; face fully visible, head centered).
Passport or accepted travel document valid at least six (6) months from the application date, in good condition, with a blank page if a sticker may be needed — plus a copy of the bio page.
If applying from inside Colombia: copy of the most recent entry stamp or equivalent Migración Colombia authorization / salvoconducto (art. 24.4).
If applying from a country that is not your nationality: proof of regular stay there (short-stay-exempt nationalities) or resident status (nationalities that need a short-stay visa) — art. 24.5.
Copy of a valid diplomatic or official passport.
Official note from the competent authority of the issuing country requesting the visa — or, for a spouse or permanent partner of an active Colombian diplomatic-career officer: the legal document of the relationship plus that officer’s letter.
Pay the study fee within the calendar deadline Cancillería sets after filing; if approved, pay the issuance fee within its deadline.

Ask here

Saved in this browser only. Not sent to Cancillería or Luque Law.

Validity / stay

Validity and stay are set by Cancillería for each authorization.

Work authorization

See category rules in Resolución 5477.

Beneficiaries

Depends on category — verify before planning a family filing.

Informational — not legal advice. Cancillería has discretionary authority over every application. Confirm the current nationality list and official text before filing.

View Resolución 5477Book a consultation