Migration Law in Colombia
Legal Guidance for Foreigners in Colombia.
At DEC, we offer specialized immigration assistance services in Colombia, aimed at foreign nationals seeking to settle in the country for work, business, family, or investment purposes.
Our advisory services focus on ensuring legal compliance, legal certainty, and efficiency at every stage of the immigration process.
Important: Our services are limited to Colombian territory. We do not handle visa applications or immigration procedures in the United States, Europe, or other foreign jurisdictions. However, we collaborate with international partners when required.
What We Offer
Our Mission
Legal Advisory on Colombian Immigration Matters
Evaluation of the applicant’s immigration profile and determination of the most appropriate visa type (M, R, V visas and their subcategories).
Assistance in preparing and reviewing the required documentation.
Support in drafting cover letters, contracts, certifications, and other documents needed for the visa application.
Guidance on specific requirements for visas based on investment, marriage, employment, service provision, among others.
Procedures After Obtaining the Visa
Visa registration and application for the foreigner ID card (cédula de extranjería) before Migración Colombia.
Advisory on the rights and obligations of foreign nationals holding a valid visa.
Support with visa renewal, modification, or cancellation processes.
Assistance in immigration regularization procedures.
Investor Visa in Colombia
Legal structuring of investments to qualify for the M-Investor Visa.
Guidance on company incorporation, real estate purchases, or capital contributions as valid investment options.
Support in the proper channeling of foreign currency and compliance with Colombia’s foreign exchange regulations before the Central Bank (Banco de la República).
Colombian Citizenship and Nationality
Assistance in the process of applying for Colombian nationality by naturalization, marriage, or blood relationship.
Advisory services for registering the birth of children of Colombian nationals born abroad.
Our Approach
At DEC, we provide rigorous and personalized legal support, backed by up-to-date knowledge of Colombian immigration regulations.
Our experience combines legal analysis, thorough document planning, and coordination with immigration authorities to ensure that each process is handled efficiently and with full legal certainty.
Trust us to manage your immigration process in Colombia with clarity, compliance, and reliable support.
