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Migración Colombia

While in Colombia, all foreigners must be registered aliens with the government office known as “Migración Colombia”. You will receive your ID card known as a “cedula de extranjería” from this office. The process is relatively simple and will be coordinated through the Human Resources Assistant, Angela Botero.

Within your first week in the country, you will be given an appointment and taken to Migración Colombia. You will need, at least, your original passport and certification with your blood type (the day after your arrival you will be taken to a local lab to have this blood test done).

While you are waiting for your cedula, you will need to carry a photocopy of your passport and Colombian visa; DO NOT carry the original. We will help you with this process. Once you do receive your cedula (anywhere from 5 working days plus), you must carry it with you at all times. If the police stop you without your cedula, it will be a problem.

You don´t need to carry your passport, and, in fact, that is considered risky. The only time that you need to carry your ORIGINAL CEDULA and PASSPORT would be if you are traveling OUT OF THE COUNTRY.

A WORD TO THE WISE: When traveling out of the country, remember to have your passport stamped both coming and going. If not, there will be a fine when you prepare your new visa.

In addition, it´s important that Immigration is notified within 5 days if you change your address. Again, this may be done through the Human Resources Assistant, Angela Botero.