Migration Affairs
Students
Migration procedures could be different depending on whether your nationality is required to get the tourist visa or not:
For students whose nationality does not require a tourist visa
The migration officer at the port of entry should stamp your passport with the PID (Student Entry Permit) upon presentation of the admission letter. This is only for max 180 days. This permit is only valid for 90 days and can be renewed at Migración Colombia for additional 90 days. For stays longer than 180 days, a student visa is required.
Professors
If you are a visiting professor, get in contact with GHDO’s department for any migration concern.
Open Permission
People with the following status are able to perform any legal activity in the country, especially working:
▹ Resident visa holders
▹ Spouse Migrant visa holders
▹ By Temporary Residence Agreement Mercosur
▹ Foreigners with refugee status will be authorized
Closed Work Permit
The work permit is only limited for the entity and authorized activity expressly in the visa.
Visitors
If you represent a partner institution or will be visiting Uniandes soon, please check if you need a visa to come to Colombia. We recommend the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.