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ADVOCATES4U

 

General Legal Advice: Guidance on various legal matters for individuals and businesses.

Family Law: Divorces, child support, custody, and more.

Civil Law: Contracts, inheritances, properties, auctions.

Administrative Law: Procedures and processes before government entities.

Business Law: Company formation, commercial contracts, business advice.

Immigration Law and Expat Services: Specialized assistance for expatriates in Colombia,
Visa and immigration processes, Legal integration in the country, Property purchase and
contracts, Immigration regularization, Appeal of penalties for overstaying.

Criminal Law: Filling Criminal Complaint, Representation on Criminal Procedures,
Hearing and Police Procedures.

 

 

How to Get Your Colombian Visa Approved — Without the Stress

 

Moving to Colombia can be an exciting new chapter — whether you’re coming for work, love, retirement, or investment. But when it comes to getting your visa approved, the process can quickly turn from exciting to overwhelming.

 

Between ever-changing immigration rules, online misinformation, and document legalization requirements, many foreigners find themselves confused or even facing visa denials for small mistakes.

 

Here’s how to make the process smooth, legal, and stress-free.

 

 

⚖️ 1. Choose the Right Visa Category from the Start

 

Colombia has several visa types, but the main ones are:

 

Visitor Visa (V): For tourism, volunteering, DNV or short business visits.

Migrant Visa (M): For foreigners who want to live in Colombia long-term — retirees, spouses of Colombians, or investors.

Resident Visa (R): For those who have held a Migrant Visa for several years in Colombia.

 

Each visa type has its own requirements and validity periods. Choosing the wrong one can cause delays or rejections — so it’s crucial to get professional advice before applying.

 

🧾 2. Prepare the Right Documents — the Right Way

 

Most visa rejections come from incomplete or incorrect documentation. Common mistakes include:

 

Submitting documents without apostille or official translation into Spanish.

Providing outdated financial statements.

Using expired documents.

 

Make sure every document is apostilled, translated, and up to date. A small oversight — like a missing seal or mismatched date — can cause your visa to be denied.

 

🕒 3. Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

 

Timing is everything. Applications can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. If your current visa or permit expires while you’re waiting for a response, you could be fined or even required to leave the country.

Always apply or renew at least 30 days before your visa expires.

 

💬 4. Register Your Visa and Get Your Cédula

 

Once your visa is approved, you’re not done yet. You must register it with Migración Colombia within 15 days of approval and request your Cédula de Extranjería (foreigner ID). Failing to do so can lead to fines or problems when renewing your visa later.

 

🧩 5. When Things Go Wrong — Don’t Panic

 

If your application is denied, you often have the right to appeal or reapply. The key is to understand why it was rejected and to fix the problem properly. Sometimes the issue is as simple as a missing attachment or an unclear explanation of your income source.

 

👩‍⚖️ 6. Why Work with a Local Immigration Attorney

 

Online guides and Facebook groups can be helpful, but immigration law in Colombia changes often — and each case is unique.

 

A local immigration attorney ensures:

 

You’re applying under the right category.

Your documents meet Colombian legal standards.

Your process is handled directly with Migración or the consulate — without guesswork or stress.

 

💼 We’ll Make Your Visa Process Simple and Secure

 

At Advocates4u S.A.S., we help expats, investors, and digital nomads obtain and renew Colombian visas safely and efficiently. Whether you need a Retirement Visa, Marriage Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, or Investor Visa, we handle the entire process — from document preparation to final registration.

 

Our goal is simple: you should enjoy Colombia.

 

📞 WhatsApp: +573045806050 / +573021291394

🌐 Visit: www.advocates4u.com.co

 

 

EXPATS SERVICES

 

MIGRATION LAW

Visa Application,
Beneficiary Visas,
Naturalization Letter
Civil Marriage by Power Of Attourney
Appeal of Penalties Imposed for Illegal Overstay,
Request for Political Asylum and Refugee Status
Prenupcial Agremment (Capitulations)


COMMERCIAL LAW

 

Legal Constitution of Business, starting from: $2000 USD + 0.6% on the subscribe capital
Pre-Legal And Legal Collection Actions, To be agreed upon
Brand Registration, starting from: $1200 USD
Registration of Foreign Direct Investment on Bank of the Republic
Sustitution on Foreign Direct Investment
Intellectual Property Registration

Representation on Consumer Protection Action
Representation on Liability Case
Actions for Unfair Competition


PROPERTY LAW

 

Title Study, starting from: $120 USD + 0.6% Property Value
Legal Assistance in Real Estate Purchase, starting from: $300 USD
Constitution or Cancellation of Civil Trust, starting from: $600 USD
Administrative Review of the Catastral Appraisal, starting from: $199 USD
Judicial Review of the Catastral Appraisal, starting from: $1900 USD
Preventive Action for Disturbance (Police Intervention on an Illegal Occupation) and
Police Action for home protection, starting from: $599 USD
Judicial Restitution of Possesion, starting from: $599 USD + 20% of the Annual Rental Value
Horizontal Property Matters, starting from: $99 USD to $ 700 USD
Mutation of Land (addition, sustraction, modification or correction of land measuares), starting from: $1599 USD

FAMILY LAW


Judicial Divorce

Unilateral Divorce From $1300 USD
Divorce by Agreement, from $1000 USD

Judicial Separation of Assets and Liquidation of Partnership

Judicial Declaration of Common-Law Marriage with Partnership

Child Support for Minor, starting from: 20% of the recognized annual amount.

Exemption from Child Support, starting from $2000 USD

Child Support Offer, starting from: $100 USD.

Judicial Collection of Child Support (Execution), starting from $250 USD + 30%. 

Paternity or Maternity Dispute and Investigation

Custody and Personal Care of the Minor, Visitation and Protection of the Minor
ICBF administrative procedures representation

Gift Suggestion

 

CRIMINAL LAW


Filling Criminal Complaint: $699 USD
Assistance on Preliminary Acts: $750 USD
Representation on Indagatory Criminal Hearings with a Judge $900 USD
Representation on Indagatory Hearings with the Local Prosecutor $699 USD
Representation on Indagatory Hearing with the Sectional Prosecutor $2699 USD
Representation on Instruction Hearing from $1200 USD to $10.000 USD
Constitution of Civil Party from $1000 USD.
Extraordinary Resource (Casation or Revision) from $3900 USD

Asset forfeiture from $3900 USD
Legal Representation in Police and Criminal Proceedings, starting from: $900 USD

 

We provide assistance to expats who have been victims of scopolamine or any other drug-related incidents,
as well as cases involving murder, scams, fraud, personal injuries, defamation,
drug possession, and other criminal offenses.

Consultation Price $75 USD
 

 

 

Legal Management for Individuals

 

We offer comprehensive legal services to individuals, ensuring that your personal legal matters are handled with the utmost care and expertise. Our team provides personalized solutions in various areas of law, including but not limited to:

 

Family Law: Divorce, child support, custody, and more.

Civil Law: Contracts, property disputes, inheritance matters, and more.

Administrative Law: Procedures and legal advice related to government entities.

Criminal Law: Legal representation in criminal matters.

Estate Planning: Wills, inheritance, and property management.

Comprehensive Services For Expats.

 

Comprehensive Services for Expats refer to a range of legal and administrative solutions designed to address all the needs of foreigners who wish to live, work, invest, or settle in a country—in this case, Colombia. These services aim to ensure that expats comply with local laws, protect their legal interests, and integrate safely and efficiently.

 

Examples of Comprehensive Services for Expats:

1. Visa and Permit Management:

• Visa applications and renewals.

• Work permits.

• Immigration regularization.

2. Appeals and Litigation:

• Defense in cases of immigration penalties (e.g., overstays).

• Appeals against adverse administrative decisions.

• Legal representation in disputes or judicial cases.

3. Investment and Real Estate Assistance:

• Support in property purchases.

• Verification of contracts and property titles.

4. Business Establishment:

• Company incorporation.

• Advice on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.

5. Personal and Family Matters:

• Marriage with nationals or other foreigners.

• Child custody and divorce proceedings.

6. Legal and Administrative Integration:

• Registration with government entities.

• Opening bank accounts.

• Guidance on taxes and legal obligations.

7. Rights Protection:

• Defense against potential rights violations.

• Resolution of labor or civil disputes.

 

We are committed to providing high-quality legal assistance tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require advice or representation, we are here to help you navigate through your legal challenges effectively.

 

1. Debt Collection Management Plans: From 25% of the recovered debt amount or judicial representation in executive processes against the debtor.

2. Appeal of Traffic Fines: From $380,000 COP, does not include annulment and reinstatement of rights lawsuit.

3. Prescription of Traffic Fines or Taxes: From $395,000 COP with an additional payment of 15% on the amount effectively declared as prescribed.

4. Negotiation with Collection Agencies: From 15% of the total amount.

5. Judicial Representation in Auctions and Insolvency: From 10% of the asset value or total debt amount over 100 million COP, and 30% for amounts up to 100 million COP.

6. Representation in Conciliation Hearings: From $899,900 COP.

7. Legal Assistance in Legal and Pre-Legal Collection Actions: To be agreed upon.

 

 

Terms and conditions apply as per the service contract. No permanence clauses.

INDIVIDUAL CLIENT

 

Prices for individual clients vary depending on the complexity of the matter.
Get in touch with us through our social media for legal advice
and to receive a quote with the total values for your case.

 

Our prices start from: $75 USD.

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and strong representation across a wide range of legal areas.

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