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Visa Invitation Letter Colombia

Carta de Invitación para Visa Colombia — Decreto 1067/2015 / Resolución 5477/2022

CARTA DE INVITACIÓN PARA VISA

Decreto 1067 de 2015 — Resolución 5477 de 2022 — Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia

[Ciudad Firma], [Fecha Firma]

Señores

MINISTERIO DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES — CANCILLERÍA DE COLOMBIA

Coordinación de Visas

Bogotá D.C. — Colombia

ASUNTO: Carta de Invitación — Solicitud de Visa para [Invitado Name], nacional [Invitado Nacionalidad]

I. IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL ANFITRIÓN INVITANTE

Yo, [Anfitrion Name], [Anfitrion Tipo], identificado(a) con [Anfitrion Doc], con domicilio en [Anfitrion Address], teléfono [Anfitrion Phone], correo electrónico [Anfitrion Email][Anfitrion Rep Legal], por medio de la presente carta de invitación extiendo formal invitación al ciudadano extranjero a continuación identificado para visitar la República de Colombia, conforme a los artículos 97 y 98 del Decreto 1067 de 2015 y la Resolución 5477 de 2022 del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.

II. IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL EXTRANJERO INVITADO

Nombre completo: [Invitado Name]

Pasaporte No.: [Invitado Pasaporte]

País de expedición: [Invitado Pais Expedicion]

Nacionalidad: [Invitado Nacionalidad]

Fecha de nacimiento: [Invitado Fecha Nacimiento]

Vínculo con el anfitrión: [Invitado Vinculo]

III. PROPÓSITO Y DETALLES DE LA VISITA

Propósito de la visita: [Proposito Visita]

[Descripcion Visita]

Fecha de llegada prevista: [Fecha Llegada]

Fecha de salida prevista: [Fecha Salida]

IV. ALOJAMIENTO Y COMPROMISOS DEL ANFITRIÓN

Alojamiento: [Alojamiento]

Gastos de la visita: [Gastos Visita]

El suscrito anfitrión declara que velará por que el ciudadano extranjero invitado cumpla las condiciones de la visa otorgada por la Cancillería, respete el período de estadía autorizado y no realice actividades no permitidas por su tipo de visa conforme a la Resolución 5477 de 2022. El anfitrión se compromete a notificar a Migración Colombia ante cualquier cambio material en la situación del invitado durante su estadía en Colombia, conforme a los artículos 97 y 98 del Decreto 1067 de 2015.

Atentamente,

___________________________________

[Anfitrion Name]

[Anfitrion Doc]

[Anfitrion Address]

Tel.: [Anfitrion Phone]

E-mail: [Anfitrion Email]

Nota: Se recomienda autenticación de firma ante Notaría Pública colombiana (Decreto Ley 960 de 1970) para mayor valor probatorio ante la Cancillería.

Anfitrión (Host)

________________

Signature

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What Is a Visa Invitation Letter Colombia?

Visa Invitation Letter Colombia is the document issued by a Colombian host — a natural person with Colombian cédula de ciudadanía or a legal entity registered in Colombia — formally expressing the intention to receive a foreign national in Colombian territory and assuming, in certain cases, responsibility for the visitor's stay, in order to support the visa application before the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia (Cancillería) under Decreto 1067 de 2015 and Resolución 5477 de 2022.

Resolución 5477 de 2022 of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores — replacing Resolución 6045 de 2017 — establishes the current Colombian visa catalogue in three main categories: Visa de Visitante (V), for temporary stays for tourism, business, academic, or family purposes; Visa de Migrante (M), for foreigners seeking to reside in Colombia for extended periods; and Visa de Residente (R), for foreigners with permanent ties to Colombia. The invitation letter is a common support document for Visa V-Tourism, V-Business, V-Courtesy, and M-Beneficiary of Colombian citizen applications.

Migración Colombia — the entity created by Decreto Ley 4062 de 2011 as a Special Administrative Unit under the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores — is the Colombian migration control authority responsible for the admission, stay, and departure of foreigners from Colombian territory.

The host issuing an invitation letter assumes specific responsibilities: confirming the invited foreigner has sufficient economic means for their stay (or committing to cover them), confirming the foreigner respects visa conditions and does not remain beyond the authorised period, and notifying Migración Colombia if the foreigner does not arrive or leaves early. These responsibilities derive from Articles 97 and 98 of Decreto 1067 de 2015.

The legal framework governing the Visa Invitation Letter Colombia in Colombia draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Parties executing a Visa Invitation Letter Colombia in Colombia should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Decreto 1067 de 2015 (Sector Relaciones Exteriores); Resolución 5477 de 2022 (Migración Colombia visas) sets the foundational requirements.

When Do You Need a Visa Invitation Letter Colombia?

A Visa Invitation Letter Colombia is needed when a Colombian citizen or Colombian entity wishes to formally support a foreigner's visa application before Colombian embassies or consulates abroad, or directly before the Cancillería, providing evidence of the relationship between host and guest and the purpose of the visit.

Colombians residing in Colombia who wish to receive foreign family members — spouses, children, parents, siblings, or relatives not automatically covered by the beneficiary-of-Colombian visa — for tourist visits, family reunions, or celebrations need to issue invitation letters documenting the family relationship, the period and purpose of the visit, and the host's financial capacity to guarantee the visitor's stay.

Colombian companies inviting foreign executives, technicians, commercial representatives, or specialists for business meetings, conferences, training, audits, or technical assistance must issue corporate invitation letters on company letterhead, signed by the legal representative, detailing the commercial purpose of the visit, expected duration, and the host company's responsibility for the visitor's stay costs.

Colombian educational institutions — universities, technical institutes, and research centres — inviting foreign teachers, researchers, lecturers, or students for academic programmes, exchanges, congresses, or internships must issue institutional invitation letters certifying the planned academic activity, stay period, and institutional support for the visa application.

Parties in Colombia should prepare a Visa Invitation Letter Colombia proactively rather than waiting for a dispute to arise. Courts interpret agreements based on the written terms rather than oral representations. Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Where the transaction involves regulated activities, prior approval from the relevant authority may be required before execution.

What to Include in Your Visa Invitation Letter Colombia

A valid Visa Invitation Letter Colombia meeting Cancillería requirements under Decreto 1067 de 2015 and Resolución 5477 de 2022 must contain the following elements to be accepted as a visa support document.

Full identification of the inviting host: For Colombian natural persons: full names and surnames, cédula de ciudadanía number (CC), Colombian residence address, telephone, and email. For Colombian legal entities: company name, NIT, legal representative's name, representative's cédula or passport number, principal office address, and reference to the existence and legal representation certificate from the relevant Cámara de Comercio.

Full identification of the invited foreigner: Full names and surnames exactly as they appear in the guest's passport, passport number, country of issue, passport expiry date (must have at least six months validity at the time of visa application per Resolución 5477 de 2022), date of birth, and nationality.

Precise purpose of the invitation: The letter must clearly specify the reason for the visit — tourism, family reunion, business meeting, academic congress or event, technical assistance, medical treatment. The stated purpose must align with the visa type under Resolución 5477 de 2022.

Expected stay period: Approximate arrival and departure dates, indicating entry and exit ports if known. Duration must be consistent with the visa type — Visa V-Tourism allows stays up to 180 calendar days in a twelve-month period under Resolución 5477 de 2022 Article 29.

Forms-legal.com provides this Visa Invitation Letter Colombia template as a migration process support tool. For work, investment, or permanent residence visas, and for cases with complex migration history, legal advice from a Colombian immigration law specialist or consultation with the Cancillería through www.cancilleria.gov.co is recommended.

Additional compliance elements for a Visa Invitation Letter Colombia used in Colombia include: Under Colombian law, the Codigo Civil governs marriage, divorce, custody, and maintenance. The Ley 1098 de 2006 (Codigo de la Infancia y la Adolescencia) protects minors through the ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar). The Ley 640 de 2001 governs conciliation. The Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil records births, marriages, and deaths. The Defensoria del Pueblo protects fundamental rights. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Colombia-compliant documentation.

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