What is the Andina Visa?
The Colombian Andean Visa is a specialized Migrant (Type M) category available exclusively to citizens of the Andean Community member states: Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. It originates from regional integration agreements designed to facilitate the movement and residency of citizens among neighboring nations.
Valid for up to two years, this visa provides an open work permit, authorizing you to work for any employer or engage in independent professional activities in Colombia without being tied to a specific sponsor. Our consultancy guides you through the process of verifying your nationality and demonstrating the required financial solvency (approx. 3 monthly minimum wages), offering a stable path for you and your family to live and build a career in the country.
Requirements: Andean Migrant Visa (M-Andina)
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Andean Community Nationality
Ministry Criterion Exclusive to nationals of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. You must provide a valid passport or a national identity document from your country of origin. Compliance Risks Expired identity documents or lack of a clear entry stamp into Colombia are common causes for immediate inadmissibility.★ USP ADVANTAGEOur lawyers cross-verify your identity documents to ensure they satisfy the specific treaties between Andean nations and Colombia. Start your legal review → -
Criminal Record Background Check
Ministry Criterion Certified criminal background check from your country of origin or residence during the last 3 years, duly apostilled or legalized. Technical Risks Background checks with a short expiration date (usually 90 days) or incorrect apostille formatting lead to rejected applications.★ USP ADVANTAGEWe audit the validity and digital signatures of your background checks before filing to prevent "Inadmissible" status. Evaluate background docs →
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Employment Contract Support
Crucial Detail The contract summary signed by both parties using the Ministry's format, proving a legitimate labor relationship.★ USP ADVANTAGEOur C1 lawyers ensure your labor contract complies with both Colombian Labor Law and the Andean Migrant Statute. Talk to an expert →
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Service Agreement & Solvency
Ministry Criterion Proof of a service agreement or commercial registration and bank statements showing enough funds for your activity.★ USP ADVANTAGEWe help you structure your independent profile to demonstrate financial stability to the Colombian authorities. Consult our lawyers →
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Proof of Kinship & Support
Ministry Criterion Apostilled birth or marriage certificates proving the family link and a letter of responsibility from the primary holder.★ USP ADVANTAGEWe handle the simultaneous processing of family groups to ensure a coordinated relocation to Colombia. Get professional advice →
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Full Coverage & Repatriation
The "Repatriation" Clause Andean visas require a policy covering all medical risks including repatriation of remains, mandatory for all M-type visas.★ USP ADVANTAGEWe provide access to policies that specifically satisfy the Colombian Ministry's strict requirements for Andean nationals. Request insurance info →
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Your Journey to Colombia
A streamlined, step-by-step workflow designed to maximize approval probability and minimize your workload.
Assessment
We confirm eligibility and income criteria upfront, so you don’t waste time gathering documents unnecessarily.
Documents
We prepare your letters, verify formatting, and ensure Spanish-ready documentation aligned with visa standards.
Official Filing
We submit your application and manage follow-ups or additional requests from the Ministry on your behalf.
Approval & Next Steps
You receive the e-visa and we guide you through the cédula (Foreigner ID) registration process in Colombia.
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FBI Background Check from U.S.
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FBI Background Check
Fingerprinting
Salvoconducto Extension
Salvoconducto for Irregularity
U.S. Passport Renewal
Tourism Stamp Extension
Special Migratory Cert.
Migratory Mov. Correction
Migratory Mov. Certificate
Colombian Doc. Legalization
Washington D.C. Apostille
U.S. Apostille
Official Translations
Standard Paperwork Review
Basic Paperwork Review
Accountant Certificate
Real Property Record
National/Intl. Courier
Civil Marriage Celebration
Marriage Cert. Update (Med)
Foreign Marriage Registration
Prenuptial Agreement
Common-Law Marriage
Common-Law Cert. Update
Andina Visa (CAN)
Optimized mobility for nationals of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Leverage regional reciprocity agreements to establish your legal residence and professional life in Colombia.
2-Year Migrant Status
The CAN Migrant Visa (Type M) provides a legal stay of 2 years, exclusively available for citizens of member Andean countries.
Open Work Authorization
Includes a full open work permit. You are legally authorized to work for any employer or manage your own business in Colombia.
2-Year Fast Track
Strategic advantage: after holding this visa for 2 continuous years, you are eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (Type R Visa).
Nationality Based
Requires minimal documentation compared to other migrant visas, focusing primarily on valid nationality proof and criminal records.
Local Integration
Immediate access to your Foreigner ID card (Cédula). Necessary for local banking, signing contracts, and accessing the healthcare system.
Document Precision
We audit your criminal records and apostilles to ensure they meet the specific requirements of the Andean Statute for a successful filing.
Are you a national of Bolivia, Ecuador, or Peru?
The Andean Statute simplifies your residency in Colombia. Let us handle the legal vetting of your documents for a smooth and compliant process.
At USP Consultancy, with more than 4 years of experience, we are dedicated to empowering our clients through expert legal, financial, and inmigration consulting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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