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ES What is the visa that must be requested for a foreigner to live in Colombia as the permanent partner or spouse of a Colombian person?
The answer is the M visa (before 2 August 2017 it was the TP-10 visa), which is granted to a foreigner who wishes to stay in the national territory with the intention of settling down. Among the conditions for applying for this visa are that the applicant is the spouse or partner [...].
What are the requirements?
The general requirements for any type of Colombian visa. According to Resolution 6045 of 2017, the requirements are: "1. Fill out the visa application form electronically Present a passport, travel document or Laissez Passer issued by an Authority, International Organisation or State recognised by the Government of Colombia, which is in force, in [...]
And what are the specific documents?
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 in which the existence of the [...].
How much does all this cost?
The M visa costs USD $282. The study only visa costs USD $52.
Can the Foreign Ministry tell me no, even though I have all the documents?
The jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court has established that the Foreign Ministry cannot disregard the rights of a Colombian citizen to constitute and protect a family, even if there is a discretionary power to admit or deny visas. Sentence T-959 of 2000.
What can I do against the Foreign Ministry's decision? Can I file a tutela?
La regla jurisprudencial es que la tutela es un mecanismo que solo es utilizable cuando se esté causando un perjuicio irremediable. De lo contrario, para controvertir decisiones de este tipo, es necesario acudir a la jurisdicción de lo contencioso administrativo. Si requiere más información por favor escribir a familia@colombiadiversa.org Para mayor información sobre el trámite, requisitos y […]
