Colombia
Colombia: New Migratory Policy regulation will impact labour laws and workplace related affairs
CHANGES IN THE MIGRATORY POLICY WITH THE EXPEDITION OF RESOLUTION 3167 OF 2019 OF THE SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF MIGRACIÓN COLOMBIA
With the issuance of Resolution 3167 of 2019, published by the Special Administrative Unit of Migration Colombia, changes were applied to Colombia’s migration policy regarding types of entry and permanence permits, which, as a consequence, may impact the nation’s labour laws and workplace related affairs. On that basis, foreigners will no longer be required to have a Visa in order to enter the country, if they are granted any of the following permits and documents:
| Tourism Permit (PT) | Up to 90 days. |
| Integration and Development Permit (PID) | Up to 90 days except in cases of emergency and the Peruvian citizens who will be authorised for 180 days. |
| Permit to Develop Other Activities (POA) | Depends on the activity and varies between 15 and 30 days. |
| The Border Mobility Card | It will be issued to the nationals of the border countries to facilitate entry into the country for the development of daily activities. However, it does not constitute a work permit or replace the identity document or the visa. |
| The CAN – MERCOSUR electronic migratory card | It will be issued to the nationals and resident foreigners of the member countries and associates of the Andean Community CAN and the Southern Common Market MERCOSUR, who wish to enter Colombia as tourists and for unpaid activities. |
