We offer expert guidance on immigration processes, business opportunities, housing, and investment, ensuring you have all the resources for a successful and smooth transition to life in Colombia.
Whether you’re planning to relocate, start a new business venture, invest in real estate, or manage the legalization of your U.S. documents, we provide expert guidance every step of the way. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you navigate Colombian regulations, business requirements, and investment processes with ease and confidence. From visa applications and company formation to foreign investment certification and document apostilles, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs. Trust us to make your transition to Colombia smooth, efficient, and fully compliant with local laws.
Our FBI background check service includes an appointment at our offices in Medellín, Bogotá, Barranquilla, or Cali for digital fingerprinting. The traditional fingerprinting with ink and paper in Bucaramanga and other cities. Expats who live in Cartagena and Santa Marta can request appointments in Barranquilla.
You can request an FBI background check from Colombia through the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Nevertheless, understanding that this process can be complex, backup.expatgroup.co has decided to launch the FBI background check service to make this process smooth and stress-free for our customers.
In Colombia, an FBI background check is necessary to apply for certain visas, like the retirement visa. In some cases, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may request it as an additional document for digital nomad visa applications, although it is not mandatory.
An FBI background check is a report that lists an individual’s criminal history, if any, within the United States. It is often required for various purposes, such as employment, immigration, adoption, and visa applications.
No. You can apply for an extension of your tourist visa entirely online through the Migración Colombia platform at this link.
However, it is important to note that in case of any problems with the online migration system, the last resort is to go to the nearest Migration office to finish the procedure face-to-face.
You can contact specialized migration services or the U.S. Embassy to assist you with these processes.
Yes, you can renew your passport from Colombia by submitting the required documents to the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá or the Consular Agency in Medellín.
A Benefits Certificate, also called a Benefits Verification Letter, is an official document that verifies the benefits you receive from government programs like Social Security.
No. The extension must be requested before the expiration date of your current tourist stamp. If the request is made after expiration, Migración Colombia will not process it, and you will be in irregular status. This may lead to daily fines and affect future entries. It is strongly recommended to apply at least 10 to 15 calendar days in advance.
You can request a tourism extension once a year.
Minors must make their applications individually. Also, keep in mind that in addition to the passport, the photo of the stamp and the tickets, the minor’s birth certificate, and the passport image of the person in charge are required.
Yes, proof of a ticket out of Colombia is mandatory. To request a tourism extension, you must upload a single PDF that includes:
A clear image of the main page of your passport
A photo of the most recent entry stamp, showing all four corners of the passport page
A copy of your outbound ticket, which must be valid and dated before the extended stay expires
