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Certificate of Residence

Certificates of residence are issued to Colombian citizens who have been residing abroad for at least twenty-four (24) continuous months during the three (3) year period immediately preceding their arrival in the country where they will establish residence.

  • Valid Colombian passport
  • Citizenship Card and one copy
  • Presentation of documents proving residence for a period of no less than that required by the State which is to receive the document.

Note: This document serves as proof of residence abroad for more than two (2) years and is also a requirement to bring the person involved to bring his/her ménage into Colombia and is only valid for one (1) month.

 

 

Costs and Means of Payment

 

Geographic Zone Cost
Europe and Cuba EUR €40
Rest of The World USD $41

Previous table includes stamp duty.

 

2014 Costs for Europe (EUROS)
Ministery Base Cost Stamp Duty Total Cost
€32 €8 €40

 

2014 Costs for The Rest of The World (USD)
Ministery Base Cost Stamp Duty Total Cost
$30 $11 $41

 

Please note that you must have formalized your request for copies before you can make the respective payment.

  • Electronic payment: On the internet, to use the Electronic Payment System, press the Safe Payments On Line button (see our Citizen’s Guide to EPS). Remember that, in order to pay by EPS, you must have an active account in Colombia with a financial entity which provides electronic payment service.

Means of payment must be verified for each consulate. See the Directory of Consulates.