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How to Get a Work Permit in Colombia

If you are a foreign professional, freelancer, or business executive planning to work in Colombia, you must obtain the correct work permit to comply with Colombian labor laws. Failure to do so could lead to fines, deportation, or work contract cancellations.
 

Who Needs a Colombian Work Permit?

✅ Foreign nationals with employment contracts in Colombia.
✅ Freelancers or remote workers seeking legal work authorization.
✅ Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Colombia.
✅ Professionals transferred to Colombia under an intra-company transfer.
 

Types of Work Permits in Colombia

  • M-5 Work Visa: For foreign employees with a Colombian company contract.

  • Digital Nomad Visa: Allows remote workers to live and work in Colombia legally.

  • Independent Contractor Work Permit: For self-employed individuals.
     

How We Help

✔ Work Visa Application & Documentation – Avoid common mistakes that lead to rejections.
✔ Legal Employer Compliance – Assistance for companies hiring foreign employees.
✔ Visa Renewal & Changes – Guidance on switching employers or modifying permits.

Need a Colombian Work Permit? Contact us today for expert legal guidance.

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​Lawyer Colombia
Juan Giraldo Mora
Attorney-at-law
Calle 10a 22-51 Medellin

Tel: +57 311 764 8056

jgiraldomora.abogado@gmail.com

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