Everything you need about business owner visa in Colombia!
BUSINESS OWNER
VISA
Are you a brave entrepreneur who strives for the challenge to start own business? Or a businessman who recognises great opportunities to buy shares in an existing firm?
Invest approx. 25,000 USD in a Colombian firm and claim your long term stay visa.
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BUSINESS OWNER VISA REQUIREMENTS
The documentation for this visa depends on how the investment has been made, if you are a sole owner of the company or a shareholder, how long the company has been incorporated and if this is your first or second/third etc. time visa. Get in contact with us!
Passport
Document valid min. 6 months with minimum 2 blank pages.
Photo
Digital photo 3 x 4 cm with white background. No accessories. Visible ears. Good quality.
Application letter
Introduction letter explaining activity of the firm and the investment.
Chamber of commerce
Certificate of incorporation of a company.
Investment certificate
Proof of investment of minimum 116,000,000 COP (approx. 25,000 USD).
Bank documents
Certificate of opening an account or last 3 months statements for operating companies.
Form F4
Foreign exchange declaration form that legalizes international transfer of investment capital.
Central Bank certificate
Certificate with registered direct investment of minimum 116,000,000 COP (approx. 25,000 USD).
Share certificate
Legal proof of ownership of shares: paid-in capital of minimum 116,000,000 COP (approx. 25,000 USD).
Other documents
Complementary documentation that supports the visa application in order to decide on its reliability.
BUSINESS OWNER VISA PROS & CONS
Validity
Up to 3 years
Work permit
Yes. Restricted to the invested company
Beneficiaries
Yes
Permanent residency
After 5 consecutive and interrupted years.
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BUSINESS OWNER VISA COST
Visa application
55 USD
Visa issuance
271 USD
Certificate of Migratory Movements
40 USD
Foreigner's ID
approx 50 USD
Central Bank certificate
55 USD
Form F4
55 USD
Company incorporation
approx 1500 USD
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