Proof of Relationship for USA and Colombian Marriage Visas
Historically documentation for the proof of relationship between two persons is the largest part of a visa application for the United States Marriage or Fiancee visa applications. Recently, during the last few years Colombia followed the United States and other countries asking for documentation which shows persons indeed have a relationship together.
Colombia currently in 2024, is limiting applications to 35 pages so you must plan which documents you believe help your application the most. Below are many examples of the types of documents we have found help our clients the most when proving a relationship is real and currently active.
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Understanding the Colombian Marriage Visa
The Colombian Marriage Visa is a legal document issued by the Colombian government. It is designed explicitly for legally married couples who wish to live together in Colombia. To be eligible for the Colombian Marriage Visa, applicants must meet specific requirements, which may include:
Marriage
The applicant must be legally married to a Colombian citizen. Common marriages recognized in Colombia include civil and religious marriages registered with the appropriate authorities.
Genuine Relationship
The couple must demonstrate that their relationship is genuine and not entered into solely to obtain a visa. This requirement is to prevent fraudulent marriages.
Benefits and limitations of the visa
The Colombian Marriage Visa offers several benefits to foreign spouses, including:
Work Authorization
Holders of the Colombian Marriage Visa are allowed to work in Colombia without the need for additional work permits
Dependent Status
The visa is dependent on the marriage remaining intact. If the marriage is terminated, the visa may be revoked, and the foreign spouse may need to leave Colombia.
Validity of the Marriage
The marriage should be legally recognized and valid in both the country where the marriage took place and in Colombia.
Financial Capability
The Colombian spouse must have sufficient financial means to support the foreign spouse during their stay in Colombia.
Residency
The visa grants the foreign spouse the right to reside in Colombia for an extended period, typically up to three years.
Access to Services
The visa provides access to healthcare services, education, and other social benefits to Colombian residents.
Renewal Requirements
The visa typically requires renewal after a specific period, and applicants must meet the renewal criteria to maintain their legal status in Colombia.
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Rental Contract(s) or Joint Property Ownership
Invoices or Bills with Same Home Address
Joint Health Policies
Financial Accounts Together
Life, Travel, Auto or other types of Insurance
Joint Travel Intinerary, Hotel, Air, Car…
Children/Spouse Paid Education Invoices
Friends & Families Testimonies of Relationship
Condo Administration Residency Certificate
Passport Stamps Proof of Travel Together & Meeting in Person
Marriage Visa to Foreign Country
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Our Story
James Lindzey founded the website ColombiaVisas.com, which is constantly updated with new information explaining visa resolutions, procedures, and laws in Colombia to expats. James has worked as a private investigator and paralegal in the United States through the 90s until he moved to Colombia in 2005. James arrived in Colombia in 2005 and started doing visas for expats, but currently works as Director of Legal Services for Visas by James, and Colombia Legal & Associates SAS since June of 2023.
Colombia Legal & Associates acquired the brand name Visas by James as it became a more familiar and easy way for foreigners to remember the business, than the previous Visas y Tramites Internacionales.
While MedellinLawyer.com focuses more on legal issues for expats, ColombiaVisas.com focuses more on visas, and holds the trademark Visas by James. ColombiaVisas.com is the oldest website and provider of visa information for expats in Colombia. We are proud to be the first and always on the cutting edge of providing interactive website content to our visitors.Â
In addition to our visa services our agency offers a full range of legal and accounting services to our clients. We are able to assist better in document collection services in the United States because of James previous legal experience in the United States.
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Many visas require obtaining complicated documents in the United States or Canada. Just another reason why you should choose our firm.
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Our main office is located in Medellin, Colombia near Parque Lleras in El Poblado. We have representation in Bogota, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Our main office address is Cra 39#5A-95, Oficina 709, Edificio Avangarde. We accept walk in appointments but its always nice if you can let us know ahead of time so we can schedule a time. Areas codes in Colombia have changed. To reach our office please call (57) 604-444-6634.
