Colombia•South America5-30 business days
Free
180 days per calendar year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Permits foreign professionals to provide temporary technical support, consulting, or specialized expertise to entities in Colombia.
The Technical Assistance Visa (Visa V de Asistencia Técnica) is a visitor-class visa specifically created for foreign specialists, engineers, and technicians who are needed in Colombia to perform specialized tasks for a local company. This visa is commonly used for activities such as the installation, calibration, maintenance, or repair of machinery and equipment, or for providing specialized technical knowledge that is not readily available within the local workforce. It facilitates the temporary transfer of expertise to support Colombian businesses and industrial projects.
This visa is intended for professionals who are invited by a Colombian entity to address a specific technical need. The sponsoring company is responsible for providing the necessary documentation, including a formal invitation and a contract that outlines the scope and duration of the technical work. It is a temporary visa and does not grant the holder the right to permanent residency. By providing a clear legal pathway for technical experts, this visa helps Colombian organizations maintain operational efficiency and access international technical standards while ensuring that the foreign professional's stay is strictly tied to their authorized technical activities.
Must be a foreign professional or specialist coming to provide technical assistance or specialized technical work.
Must be invited by a local Colombian legal entity (company) that requires the technical service.
Must provide a contract or document detailing the specific technical work to be performed.
Must provide certificates of experience or academic titles proving professional suitability.
The sponsoring Colombian company must provide a motivation letter and proof of financial solvency.
Must possess a valid passport and meet general entry requirements.
Must not pose a threat to public order, security, or public health.
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
1+ years
Valid passport or travel document.
Completed online visa application form.
Recent color photograph (white background, 4cm x 3cm).
Letter of invitation from the Colombian company requiring the technical assistance.
Contract or document outlining the technical services to be provided.
Certificates of experience or academic/professional qualifications.
Motivation letter (Comunicación motivada) from the sponsoring company.
Proof of financial solvency of the sponsoring organization.
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