Resolution 6045 of 2017 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its Article 43 in relation to the marital visa (of spouse or permanent partner), establishes the following: "1. Authentic copy of the Colombian Civil Registry of Marriage, or of the Public Deed, Judicial Ruling, or Act of Conciliation where the existence of the Common-law Marital Union is declared.

  1. Visa application letter signed by the Colombian spouse or permanent partner accompanied by a simple copy of the citizenship card and a special power of attorney granted by the spouse or permanent partner to the foreigner to apply for the visa.

PARAGRAPH: When the application for a visa as a permanent partner of a Colombian national is submitted to a Consular Office of the Republic, the valid document proving the de facto marital union in accordance with the laws of the place of application will be accepted". NOTE: 1. All documents required other than identity or travel documents must have a date of issue no more than three months prior to the registration of the application. 2. All documents originating from abroad must have an apostille or legalisation and an official translation into Spanish when it is not in this language. The official translation must be legalised or apostilled as the case may be. http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos