I extended my visa online 10 days before it expired. My region was Santa Marta. I asked for an extension about 10 days before my first 90 days were up. Because I didn't know any better, I only sent the page with my passport details. I didn't send an entry stamp, I didn't send a flight ticket. One day before my visa expired, I went to immigration in person. The online status of my extension was unchanged (pendiente por firmar). At immigration, I was told that my visa had already been confirmed and that it only needed to be signed by the boss. In my case, it took 12 days from the application to the email with the confirmation. I am a German citizen. I hope this information helps someone else. The extension was free.
Thank you so much! Am I correct in assuming that if the possibility to extend the tourist stay while in the country exists, you don’t have to show an exit travel ticket within 90 days from arrival when entering the country?
Just as a heads up to folks: a lot of the 404 errors occur if the file is over the 1MB limit. Also (seems self explanatory but i forgot to do it the first time lol) don't forget to hit "cargar" or "upload" AFTER you've selected whatever the file is you're uploading. thanks AK for the great video! Best of luck everyone!
If your passport does not list the city of your birth than you don't need to worry about the website not listing most cities. Just pick any city in the state you were born in.
Timestamp 0:31, "The most you can stay is 180 days, from January 1st to January 31st". Did you mean January 1 to December 31? Jan 1st 2025 to January 31 2026 (395 days)? Can you clarify or correct?
Thanks alot for the video! One more question i have. When i leave the country during my visa for 30 days, do i lose the 30 days of visa or they will count the days left of the 90 days? Thanks alot!
I’m a bit confused. Did you just upload the passport identification page as a PDF? I’m getting conflicting advice that the stamp entry page and maybe flight details of your departure is also needed to be uploaded as PDFs?
NIce video but he missed out the most important part =====> WHEN UPLOADING =>>> Make sure to combine ALL THREE DOCUMENTS (passport bio page, entry stamp, and onward flight) into one PDF, NOT LARGE THEN 1 MB in size.
To do this somewhat impossible task => save the ticket as a pdf (print as pdf from your browser) ===> reduce the image sizes of the passport images to below 300k mb (search on google 'image size reduced' there are free websites that do this ==> then combined the two images with ticket pfd (also use online tools).
Hi Joel. I come to Colombia often but I'm very confused with the 90 and 180 days. Do you only need the extension when you stay 90 consecutive days without leaving? I have a friend that says you can stay a total of 180 days per calendar year without the extension if you don't stay 90 consecutive days. Can you please clarify. Thank you.
How long after it is approved do I have to pay the fee for the extension? I just submitted my application September 2, 2024. My exit date is September 8.
Hello dear I have colombia visa but it has expired I didn't travel on it due to my personal commitments I am on leave from company now I need another visit now I just applied but it asked for old application number and I forgot it so kindly you can help me
Please help! I followed this step by step 3 weeks ago. I have heard absolutely nothing. I only have 9 days left. Do you know of a working phone number or office?? Thanks
3 weeks seems like too long. Mine usually get's accepted in 3 days. Unfortunately, I don't have a phone number but if you google immigration you can find it, or just go there yourself.
I extended my visa online 10 days before it expired. My region was Santa Marta. I asked for an extension about 10 days before my first 90 days were up. Because I didn't know any better, I only sent the page with my passport details. I didn't send an entry stamp, I didn't send a flight ticket. One day before my visa expired, I went to immigration in person. The online status of my extension was unchanged (pendiente por firmar). At immigration, I was told that my visa had already been confirmed and that it only needed to be signed by the boss. In my case, it took 12 days from the application to the email with the confirmation. I am a German citizen. I hope this information helps someone else. The extension was free.
Hola! Gracias por el tutorial. Cómo hago el pago de la extension del permiso? Gracias
Thank you so much, it helped me a lot !!!
Thank you so much! Am I correct in assuming that if the possibility to extend the tourist stay while in the country exists, you don’t have to show an exit travel ticket within 90 days from arrival when entering the country?
Just as a heads up to folks: a lot of the 404 errors occur if the file is over the 1MB limit. Also (seems self explanatory but i forgot to do it the first time lol) don't forget to hit "cargar" or "upload" AFTER you've selected whatever the file is you're uploading. thanks AK for the great video! Best of luck everyone!
Hi, do u know if it is okay to request for extension a month before the 90 days expire?
Hola nunca me trabaja, tengo q enviar sola la copia del pasaporte, no tengo q mandar la copia de entrada?
Wow I want to extend this week and needed this exact video. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
@@AKJoel Unfortunately, my extension was declined.. But cheers anyway hahaha
They STILL haven’t fixed that bug from the English version of the site? We had that bug 3 years ago
And it'll be the same in another 3 years 😅😅
Try Nicaragua 🇳🇮 it’s even freaking worse
If your passport does not list the city of your birth than you don't need to worry about the website not listing most cities. Just pick any city in the state you were born in.
Man, this video was helpful. Thanks for helping a gringo out 🤜🤛
Anytime :)
This is great info, much appreciated!
My pleasure!
Really simple but useful video.
Its not working ,visa rejected , video not provide right information , you need stamp pdf , return tickets pdf attached as well or will be refused.
Thanks for sharing that info. Once you uploaded those documents was your stay extended?
Timestamp 0:31, "The most you can stay is 180 days, from January 1st to January 31st". Did you mean January 1 to December 31? Jan 1st 2025 to January 31 2026 (395 days)? Can you clarify or correct?
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
What is a "first surname" ?? Is it your first name or your surname??
It´s your name
Thanks alot for the video! One more question i have. When i leave the country during my visa for 30 days, do i lose the 30 days of visa or they will count the days left of the 90 days? Thanks alot!
I dont understand what they are asking: "Scan the documents that support the procedure in format PDF (MAX. 1MB)
I’m a bit confused. Did you just upload the passport identification page as a PDF? I’m getting conflicting advice that the stamp entry page and maybe flight details of your departure is also needed to be uploaded as PDFs?
Does it work for u?
Yes, would be nice if the creator cab answer to this Question..
Can i work with it
super quick =] i got a response the following day! for payment and approval the day after I paid :) but I believe I paid closer to $30 US
Yup it had been a while since I did it so forgot the exact price, thanks for clearing that up!
NIce video but he missed out the most important part =====> WHEN UPLOADING =>>> Make sure to combine ALL THREE DOCUMENTS (passport bio page, entry stamp, and onward flight) into one PDF, NOT LARGE THEN 1 MB in size.
To do this somewhat impossible task => save the ticket as a pdf (print as pdf from your browser) ===> reduce the image sizes of the passport images to below 300k mb (search on google 'image size reduced' there are free websites that do this ==> then combined the two images with ticket pfd (also use online tools).
Hi Joel. I come to Colombia often but I'm very confused with the 90 and 180 days. Do you only need the extension when you stay 90 consecutive days without leaving? I have a friend that says you can stay a total of 180 days per calendar year without the extension if you don't stay 90 consecutive days. Can you please clarify. Thank you.
I just go to Panama for 2 days and come back
How long after it is approved do I have to pay the fee for the extension? I just submitted my application September 2, 2024. My exit date is September 8.
I followed your process step by step but it’s been a week and i haven’t heard anything. Is this normal?
@MariahSincere Did it come through in the end? been waiting a week for mine now . Visa only has 3 days left!
Can’t upload. Keep rejecting
Do I need to show the email at the airport when I leave?
No, they've never asked me for this.
Hello dear I have colombia visa but it has expired I didn't travel on it due to my personal commitments I am on leave from company now I need another visit now I just applied but it asked for old application number and I forgot it so kindly you can help me
Sorry, I don't have access to that. Maybe check your email?
best video
Please help! I followed this step by step 3 weeks ago. I have heard absolutely nothing. I only have 9 days left. Do you know of a working phone number or office?? Thanks
3 weeks seems like too long. Mine usually get's accepted in 3 days. Unfortunately, I don't have a phone number but if you google immigration you can find it, or just go there yourself.
Can i go into a migration office to do this?
I don't believe so - usually the line is about an hour or more to get in there so I've never even considered it though.
@@AKJoel I'll try and I'll let you know
They only want you to do it online. They didn't have a line when I went. Sad went there for nothing.
just the video and link i needed :) muchas gracias 😇
You're welcome 😊