🇨🇴 Colombia · Media / journalist
Journalistic Coverage Visa (V) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Press accreditation | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €224 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
“/media organisation is required .”
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-21
Work experience
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-24
Press accreditation
“press accreditation / a press card / registration is required.”
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/v-cubrimiento-periodistico · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.