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Colombian immigration legislation provides different solutions to help employers of foreign nationals and assist foreign nationals entering the country for work and business purposes.
Foreign nationals who enter the country for work or business purposes may not enter the country without the proper visa or legal permit that allows them to perform the activities for which they entered Colombia (e.g., as employees or legal representatives). Failure to comply will lead the immigration authorities to fine the company and the local sponsoring entity, and even deport the foreign national.
Colombian visas can be issued either abroad at a Colombian Consulate or with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogotá.
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