Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a Colombia Business visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find Colombia Business visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of Colombia Business visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.
Following is the list of documents required for Colombia Business visa for Indians.
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Passport
- It must be provided with a photocopy of the original visa as well.
- It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
- It must be original and genuine.
- It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
- It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.
The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below
One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
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Photo
- It must be clicked on an all white background.
- Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
- It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
- It must have a matte finish.
- It must cover face 80% of the frame.
- It must be a recent photograph.
- The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
- Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
- The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
- The ears must be visible clearly.
- It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
- It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.
The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications
Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
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Air Ticket
- The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
- It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason
An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
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Old Passport
- If any of the traveller has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
- It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.
If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria
Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Yellow Fever Vaccination
- It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.
It should be submitted as per the following
The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.
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Covering Letter From Company
- It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
- It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.
The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions
Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Bank Statement
- It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
- It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
- It must be printed on an A4-size paper.
- It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
- It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.
The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria
If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Chambers Of Commerce Letter
- It must be original and issued from the respective Chamber of Commerce.
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Income Tax Returns
- The Income tax returns should be specified with an ITR-V for last 3 years.
- It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.
The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters
One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Chamber Of Commerce Letter
- It must be obtained from an organization based in Colombia.
- It must be obtained from an organization based in India.
It must follow the required criteria
Without a Chamber of Commerce letter, you will not have a grant to perform business in a jurisdiction other than their own. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Company Registration
- Certificate of Incorporation, MOA, Partnership deed .
- It must mention the name of the applicant.
- It must be issued in the English language.
A Company registration or Shop Act License is an crucial commercial document that must meet the given requirements
If the Company Registration is not genuine, there may be issues with the business visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Invitation Letter From Company
- It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
- It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
- It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria
An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.
Following is the general list of documents required for Evisa.
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Passport Copy
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Old Passport
- It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.
If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria
Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Air Ticket
- It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason
An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
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Aadhar Card
- It must be a clear copy of the information to be accessed by the officials.
- It must be intact and undamaged at the time of submission.
Adhaar card is one of the most important and mandatory documents. It must be submitted following the guidelines listed below
It is compulsory to provide Adhaar card as an identity proof.
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Pan Card
- It must be provided as signature proof.
The PAN card is an important government-issued document. It needs to follow the provided guidelines
It is compulsory to provide PAN card as an identity proof.
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Travel Insurance
- It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
- It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
- It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.
The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria
You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Photo
- It must be a recent photograph.
- The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
- Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
- The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
- The ears must be visible clearly.
- It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
- It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.
The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications
Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
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Covering Letter From Company
- It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
- It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.
The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions
Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Bank Statement
- It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.
The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria
If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Salary Slips
- It must mention the company's name and the applicant's designation as well.
The Salary slip is a crucial document. It must be provided by following the criteria given below
If your salalry slips do not render to your financial stability to support your self-financed trip, your visa accpetance could be in jeopardy. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
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Business License
It should match with the given requirements
Important in cases where you are required to provide a proof of emplyment when you are self-employed
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Invitation Letter From Company
- It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
- It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
- It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria
An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.
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Id Proof Of Signatory Authority Person
- It must be provided as a PAN card copy or passport copy.
It should be submitted as per the following
ID Proof of Signatory Authority Person of Host. the host of Inviting Company.
For detailed information, Please go through Colombia Business Visa - Everything You Need To Know - (Indian Passport Holders)
Eligibility for getting Colombia Business Visa:
In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.
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Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
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Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
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Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
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Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
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Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.
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Genuine Purpose
- You must possess a valid invitation from a genuine company located in the country with whom you are/will be doing business.
Visa Fees for Colombia Business Visa:
| Entry | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry Normal | 1 month | 3 months | 19000.0 |
*Important Note:
Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .
Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.
To know all details like process, eligibility, fees etc. Please refer Colombia Business Visa
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