Outline
US citizens and certain nationalities do not need a visa for Tourist or Business for a stay of up to 90 days. If traveling for Business, please take a Business Letter of Guarantee, translated into Spanish.
Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Columbian Embassy.
We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.
There are different types of visas for Columbia and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.
Tourist visa
Gather every required document below for this tourist visa. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Required documents
Use this list for the file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
The applicant must submit either a
notarized Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Bank statement
Please provide a copy of your bank statement for the last three months or a copy of your credit card, front and back.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservation
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health record
Please provide a copy of your yellow Fever Vaccination.
Business visa
Gather every required document below for this business visa. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Required documents
Use this list for the file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
The applicant must submit either a
notarized Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Letter of guarantee
Please provide a letter from the U.S. based company addressed to the Consulate of Colombia in Houston, TX,
translated into Spanish. It will also need to be
Apostilled by the Secretary of State of Texas.
Sam’s Passport can assist with the translation and Apostille.Letter of attorney
Please provide a letter addressed to the Consulate of Colombia in Houston, TX authorizing Sam’s Passport Inc. to handle the visa request for the applicant. It must be signed by applicant,
translated into Spanish and
Apostilled by the Secretary of State of Texas. Sam’s Passport can assist with the translation and Apostille.Certificate of business
Please provide a copy of the US based company’s Articles of Incorporation/Certificate of Corporate Existence. This certificate will need to be Apostilled by the Secretary of State.
Sam’s Passport can assist with the translation and Apostille.Certificate chamber of commerce
Please provide the ORIGINAL (Certificate Chamber of Commerce) Camaro De Comercio from the Company in Colombia. A copy is not sufficien
Proof of travel
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary.
Ship your documents
Please use FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Priority Overnight unless the visa type asks you to email scans.
What to include in your package
PassportMust be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
Visa application formPlease follow the online steps to file Colombia Application Form. Visa application form Photos2 Passport-type photographs on a white background required.
Bank statementPlease provide a copy of your bank statement for the last three months or a copy of your credit card, front and back.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservationPlease provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Health recordPlease provide a copy of your yellow Fever Vaccination.
Letter of guaranteePlease provide a letter from the U.S.
Letter of attorneyPlease provide a letter addressed to the Consulate of Colombia in Houston, TX authorizing Sam’s Passport Inc.
Certificate of businessPlease provide a copy of the US based company’s Articles of Incorporation/Certificate of Corporate Existence.
Certificate chamber of commercePlease provide the ORIGINAL (Certificate Chamber of Commerce) Camaro De Comercio from the Company in Colombia.
Proof of travelPlease provide a copy of your flight itinerary.
Call before you shipConfirm your visa type, travel date, and fees at (713) 784-5501. Walk-in drop-off is available at Suite 100. Clients nationwide can ship to the Houston office. We return the passport by FedEx or local delivery as soon as the consulate releases it.
