V · Article 41

V Visa — Eventos

To attend conventions and business, cultural, or academic events as a speaker, exhibitor, participant, artist, athlete, juror, contestant, organizer, or logistics staff. Does not authorize work in Colombia beyond the event purpose.

V Visa — Trabajador agrícola de temporadaV Visa — Religioso

Who is it for?

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

Application checklist

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Complete the online visa application (SITAC / Cancillería) for category V — Events.
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.
Motivated letter from the legal representative of the responsible legal entity (art. 32): NIT/contact, your identification, activity and duration, relationship, who pays, other foreigners already sponsored, and a handwritten fingerprinted economic-responsibility declaration.
If the sponsor is a private entity formed abroad: certificate of existence or incorporation with apostille or legalization.
Legal-entity bank statements for the last three (3) months (public entities are exempt).
Pay the study fee within the calendar deadline Cancillería sets after filing; if approved, pay the issuance fee within its deadline.

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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.

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