The Cédula de Extranjería is an identification document issued to foreigners who hold a valid visa for more than 3 months, either as the principal visa holder or as a beneficiary.
Obtaining the Cédula de Extranjería is a mandatory step for foreigners once a visa has been issued by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería), according to Article 118 of the Resolution 5477 of 2022.
This cédula can only be obtained by individuals who hold a Colombian visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería).
The Cédula de Extranjería serves as the official identification for foreigners in Colombia, enabling them to access services and enter into contracts under the same conditions as Colombian citizens.
According to Resolution 5477 of 2022 (the current visa regulation), foreigners holding a visa must register it and apply for the Cédula de Extranjería with Migración Colombia within 15 calendar days from the issuance of the visa.
Steps to apply for the Cedula de Extranjería
1. Complete the Single Procedure Form (FUT) here.
The form requires uploading the visa and passport as a single PDF document.
After completing the form, the system will generate a "FUT number". This number must be saved digitally or printed for use in the next steps.
1. Schedule an appointment with Migración Colombia here
The appointment must be scheduled at any of the Migración Colombia offices.
Once the appointment is scheduled, the confirmation email must be saved and presented during the appointment.
3. Attend the appointment with the required documents
The applicant must attend the appointment in person at the Migración Colombia office, bringing the following physical documents:
- Original passport
- Printed copy of the visa
- Printed copy of the passport
- Appointment confirmation email and FUT number
- Blood type information
- If I completed my visa process in my country of origin, do I need to travel to Colombia within 15 days of my visa approval to complete the procedure, or can I do it in my country of origin?
- Can I complete the procedure in a city different from where I live and request to have the Cédula sent to my address?
- If my child is under 7 years old, do they also need a Cédula de Extranjería?
- What happens if I don’t complete the procedure within the 15-day timeframe?
If this is a first-time application, Migración officials will take fingerprints and a photo for the physical Cédula de Extranjería. The passport will also be stamped with the visa number and the Cédula number.
Cost: The government fee for the Cédula de Extranjería in 2024 is $267,000 COP, payable only by credit or debit card. Migración Colombia does not accept cash.
After completing the procedure, Migración officials will inform the applicant about the timeframe for issuing the physical document. The status of the Cédula can be checked on this website.
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Important Note: Currently, Migración Colombia and the National Printing Office are experiencing delays in the issuance and delivery of the physical Cédula de Extranjería. In some cases, the delivery time is taking between 3 and 4 months.
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