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The international community has recognized the recent announcement from the Colombian Government regarding the implementation of the Statute of Temporary Protection for Venezuelan migrants.

In accordance with Resolutions 2532 of 2020 and 002 of 2021, issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, all travelers with Colombia as a final destination or who need an international connection in the country that requires migration process, will have to present PCR test with a negative result for Covid-19, issued no longer than 96 hours before boarding the flight.

Through Resolution 2230 of 2020, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection decreed the extension of the health emergency throughout the national territory until February 28, 2021.

After a six-month wait, practically from the beginning of the pandemic, measures were announced that Colombians and, above all, foreigners, were longing for, regarding the resumption of the air border, as well as the resumption of migration processes.

This new resolution specifies which documents will be valid for the SIRE notification, i.e.: Passport with a valid visa or permit authorized by Migración Colombia, foreigner's identity card, Special Permit to Stay or the document that serves as such, and valid safe-conduct.

Although digital nomads were already known before the pandemic, the coronavirus has caused this type of workforce to increase considerably around the world, either by their own decision or even by new company policies

Our borders remain closed to date, as do the restrictions on air traffic, which are expected to reopen on September 1

By virtue of the State of Emergency decreed by the Colombian governments and other nations in the world, a significant number of provisions have been implemented in different areas, where migratory aspects continue to play a leading role in each jurisdiction

The Colombian Government has implemented a significant number of provisions in different areas in recent months under the State of Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency

From the labor field and already more than 8 weeks after the National Government decreed the Health Emergency and with it hundreds of decrees, resolutions and circulars in different matters

Under the State of Emergency decreed by the Colombian governments and many countries in the world, a significant number of provisions have been implemented in different areas, where migration aspects have not been the exception

Life won't be the same after the Coronavirus. Staying at home with the family, working from home, finding a balance between the challenges of public health, individual freedoms, allowing the population to generate enough income, among others, is not and will not be easy.

Migration Colombia will review the travelers’ connections in order to take preventive measures in case of any possible contingencies with those travelers coming from areas with high risk of the virus.

Migración Colombia, together with the Ministry of Health, has implemented a new protocol to minimize the possible arrival of the Coronavirus to the country.

The Colombian government has continued simplifying the immigration regulations for Venezuelan nationals so they can continue to enter and regularize their immigration status in the country

By 2020, the Colombian government has decided to increase the current legal monthly minimum wage (SMMLV) by 6%, which means that, starting this month, it will be equivalent to $877,803

The Ministry of Labor, through Decree 2360 of December 2019, set an increase of 6% in the minimum legal monthly salary in force, which, as of January 1, 2020

Many Colombians and foreigners will be preparing their suitcases to take advantage of the holiday season and travel to different national and international destinations

As of December 1st, Resolution 3167 of 2019 issued by Migración Colombia will be effective. This Resolution establishes new guidelines for the entry, stay and departure of nationals and foreigners from the national territory

The orange economy is a term that has become popular in Colombia in recent years. This tool aims to develop, through the creation, production and distribution of goods and services

In recent years, technology has revolutionized the lifestyle of many people. The labor field is no stranger to these changes and every day it is common to see how workers and employers join forces to find the desired balance between personal and work lives

On July 3, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs created a new alternative for Venezuelan nationals, the Complementary Special Permit (PECP)

The exodus of Venezuelan nationals to Colombia and the world continues, motivated by the unfortunate situation of the neighboring country, which is still going on and does not seem to have a short-term solution

As of last Tuesday, June 4, Migration Colombia has begun the process of renewing the Special Permits for Permanence (PEP)

For the areas of human resources in Colombia, nowadays, is more common to handle the employment of foreign workers, which is why it has become indispensable to know the requirements in order for these workers to be legally employed