{"id":1197,"date":"2026-06-26T16:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/locationco.pixelpro.website\/?page_id=1197"},"modified":"2026-09-18T11:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T16:15:35","slug":"visas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comisionfilmicacolombia.com\/en\/procedures\/visas\/","title":{"rendered":"VISAS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues a <\/span>courtesy visitor visa (Type V) to foreign <\/b>artistic, technical, and production personnel entering Colombia to work on audiovisual projects.<\/span><\/p>

\u26a0\ufe0f <\/span>Important:<\/b> This procedure applies only when the company or institution sponsoring the project is foreign. If the foreign personnel are hired directly by a Colombian company, this visa does not apply.<\/span><\/p>

\u00bfWhat kind of permit do foreign employees need?<\/b><\/p>

Depending on the length of stay and the terms of the project, there are two options:<\/span><\/p>

Option 1 \u2014 Permit for Other Activities (POA)<\/b><\/p>

Applies to stays of up to ninety (90) days. This permit is not renewable and may be granted multiple times during the same year, provided that the total length of stay does not exceed 180 calendar days.<\/span><\/p>

The <\/span>POA<\/b><\/a><\/span> permit must be requested at least ten (10) business days before entering Colombia, using the Migraci\u00f3n Colombia <\/span>form<\/b><\/a><\/span> and selecting the option \u201cConcerts, events, or artistic activities.\u201d It can only be requested by Colombian companies and costs COP 151884 per person (as of 2026).<\/span><\/p>

If the project is extended, it is recommended that the foreign national regularize their immigration status before the POA expires by applying for a Type V courtesy visa.<\/span><\/p>

Option 2 \u2014 Courtesy Visitor Visa (Type V)<\/b><\/p>

This applies to stays of any duration that exceeds ninety (90) days. It allows for multiple entries into the country and can be renewed (by submitting a new application) before it expires. If the visa is valid for more than ninety (90) days, the foreign national must also apply for a <\/span>foreigner\u2019s ID<\/b><\/a><\/span> card through Migraci\u00f3n Colombia, which costs COP 294.000 per person (as of 2026).<\/span><\/p>

According to <\/span>Article 111 of Resolution 5477 of July 22, 2022<\/b>, \u201cOnce a visa has expired, whether at the end of its term or early, the foreign national has thirty (30) calendar days to leave the country or apply for a new visa; during this period, the foreign national is considered to be in good immigration standing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u00bfHow do I apply for a courtesy visitor visa (Type V)?<\/b><\/p>

Before submitting the visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you must obtain a document certifying that the project is a foreign audiovisual production. The process varies depending on the type of project:<\/span><\/p>

If the project is a film<\/b> (feature-length or short film):<\/span><\/p>

Apply for the Resolution Authorizing Filming in the Country, issued by the Ministry of Culture, by sending the required <\/span>documents<\/b><\/a><\/span> to: <\/span>idacosta@mincultura.gov.co<\/span><\/a><\/span> and <\/span>griano@mincultura.gov.co<\/span><\/a><\/span>. This process is free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If the project is in a different audiovisual format<\/b> (TV series, reality shows, music videos, video games, among others):<\/span><\/p>

Apply for<\/span> the<\/span> Foreign Audiovisual Work Certification<\/span><\/i>, issued by the Proim\u00e1genes Colombia Film Commission. Once you have this document, you may submit your visa application. Review the <\/span>Instructions<\/b><\/a> <\/span>to learn about the process and costs.<\/span><\/p>

\u00bfHow do I file a visa application?<\/b><\/p>

There are two options:<\/span><\/p>