Bookmarks for government portals relocators use most. Before filing, verify the URL in the address bar and office hours — forms and domains sometimes change. Do not log into “Migración” from a WhatsApp link: phishing mimicking gov sites is common.
Visas and migration
Unified public services portal and procedure search. Handy entry point if you do not remember the exact agency site.
Online filing for V / M / R visas. Categories and guide: Visa and documents.
Visa type descriptions, consulates, apostille/legalization (where applicable).
Cédula, tourist stay extension, Check-mig, appointments. Extension: Extension. Before entry: Before you arrive.
Taxes, health, business
Check health system afiliación. Context: Healthcare (system).
Cámara de Comercio
Company registration (often SAS) — site depends on city (Bogotá, Medellín…). Overview: Business in Colombia.
Electronic signature for some procedures. Not every newcomer needs it — usually when an accountant / legal entity is already in the pipeline.
Other public sector
- MinTICdigitalization, telecom (policy, not your SIM card)
- CNSC / SIMOpublic service competitions
- Coljuegosgambling regulation
- Centro de Relevosign-language relay for the deaf
- Parques Nacionalesnational parks, entry (Tayrona, etc.)
Tenders and procurement
Relevant if you hunt public contracts as a business. Not a visa track.
Practical tips
- Save PDF receipts and radicado numbers — portal correspondence often “disappears” when you switch browsers.
- Official mail comes from
*.gov.co/ agency domains; suspicious “pay your visa” links — see SCAM. - Police criminal record certificate: Interpol / DIJIN.
- Printing visas and forms: Document printing.