Colombia: old-system permanent resident visas must be transferred by 31 October 2026
Publicado por Cancillería de Colombia15 sept 2026Comprobado en la página oficial el 24 oct
ColombiaResidencia permanente y migración
En pocas palabras
- Qué pasa
- On 15 September 2026, Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) reminded foreign nationals holding a Resident Permanent visa issued under the previous rules to complete the visa transfer (traspaso de visa) on time.
- Qué hacer
- Check whether your permanent resident visa was issued under the previous rules, and check the expiry status of your visa label.
¿Te afecta?
Afecta a
- People living in Colombia (including Japanese citizens) who got a permanent resident visa under the previous rules
No afecta a
- People who recently became permanent residents are generally not affected (unless a transfer ground in Article 105 of Resolución 5477 de 2022 applies to them).
- People who don't hold a permanent resident visa are not affected, such as student visa holders or people planning a working holiday.
Puntos clave
Plazo en 7 días31 oct 2026
- Fecha de aplicación
- Sin confirmar
- Plazo
- 31 oct 2026
cancilleria.gov.co (sitio externo)
Qué ha cambiado
On September 15, 2026, Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded foreign nationals who hold a permanent resident (Residente Permanente) visa issued under the previous rules to complete the visa transfer (traspaso de visa) by the deadline.
The deadline is October 31, 2026. This is not a new rule. The Ministry is repeating the deadline set by Resolución 9316 de 2024.
The procedure is online only and is required to get your foreigner ID card (cédula de extranjería).
A quién se aplica
- People living in Colombia (including Japanese citizens) who got a permanent resident visa under the previous rules
Desde cuándo se aplica
- 15 sept 2026Publicación oficial
- 31 oct 2026Plazo
- 1 nov 2026Fecha de fin
Deadline: 31 October 2026. The same deadline was also announced by the Ministry on 24 March 2026.
Excepciones
People who recently became permanent residents are generally not affected (unless a transfer ground in Article 105 of Resolución 5477 de 2022 applies to them).
People who don't hold a permanent resident visa are not affected, such as student visa holders or people planning a working holiday. This announcement doesn't say what happens after the deadline.
The Ministry asks you not to complete the procedure anywhere other than the official portal and not to use agents.
Qué comprobar o hacer
- Check whether your permanent resident visa was issued under the previous rules, and check the expiry status of your visa label.
- If this applies to you, apply by October 31 through the Ministry's official online portal (tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co).
- If you're not sure whether this applies to you, ask the Ministry's official contact channels.
Fuentes oficiales
- Publicación oficial
- 15 sept 2026
- Se aplica desde
- Sin confirmar
- Última verificación
- 24 oct 2026
Verificado con fuentes oficiales
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cancilleria.gov.co (sitio externo)
