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ES Can I join the health system as a migrant or refugee claimant?
Yes, all migrants and asylum seekers have the right to access health services without discrimination, in accordance with the Political Constitution and the Statutory Law on Health (Law 1751 of 2015). Persons with regular migratory status can be affiliated to the General System of Social Security in Health. Persons in a migratory situation [...].
Can I work while my refugee claim is being considered?
Yes, Decree 0089 of 2025, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorises asylum seekers to work legally in Colombia, once they have the SC-2 laissez-passer issued by Migration Colombia. This measure guarantees the right to work, to a minimum standard of living and to social and economic integration.
Is persecution on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression grounds for refuge?
Yes. Persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is a recognised ground for requesting refuge, as it falls within the framework of belonging to a particular social group, in accordance with the 1951 Convention, the 1984 Cartagena Declaration, UNHCR standards and Colombian constitutional jurisprudence. Colombia recognises that discrimination, [....]
Who can apply for refugee status in Colombia?
Refugee status may be claimed by any foreign national who, owing to a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside his or her country of origin and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of that State in accordance with the [...].
