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Migración Colombia

Controls migration and issues foreign-national identity documents.

What this authority does

Issues the cédula de extranjería and the Permiso por Protección Temporal, the large-scale regularisation mechanism created for Venezuelan migrants.

Services for the public

  • Cédula de extranjería
  • Temporary protection permit
  • Entry records
  • Visa verification

Before you contact this authority

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