It is issued to executive level individuals who wish to visit the country for temporary periods, representing public or private foreign entities of a commercial or industrial nature, with the purpose of initiating or discussing businesses, or opening branches of their businesses in Colombia. The holder of a Business Visa cannot establish permanent residence in Colombia, and his activities cannot be compensated as salaries or honorariums in Colombia. A Business Visa is issued for multiple entries. THIS IS NOT A WORK VISA!
Requirements are:

• Application form completed. (The application must be sign and dated)
• Three (3) Color photographs, passport size, white background.
• Two (2) copies of the passport (Main page and pages with stamped visas)
• Letter from the employer presenting the employee, the position held, the time working for the company, the purpose of the trip and the time length. The letter must also state the responsibility of the company with the government of Colombia, to cover all the expenses and the return of the employer to his place of residence.
• The Company's certificate from the Department of State, also referred to as a Certificate of Good Standing (Original and copy should not be dated more than 3 months from the date of application). The certificate must be legalized, also referred to as "APOSTILLE".
• Letter from the company/client in Colombia confirming the meeting. The letter must be signed and dated.

Fee: US$150.00