Colombia: Temporary Concession for Venezuelan Protection Permit Applicants Implemented
January 20, 2023

Venezuelan nationals who have applied for a Temporary Protection Permit (PPT) in Colombia can now obtain a “PPT In-Process Certificate” (certificado de trámite PPT) which allows them to access public and private services (such as health care and education); and enter, transit and exit Colombia during the processing of their application (which generally takes six months or more). However, it does not allow them to work in Colombia during the processing of their application. The certificates will be valid until April 30, 2023. To obtain the certificate, applicants need to submit a request through Migración Colombia’s website and provide their Venezuelan registration number in Colombia (RUMV number), identification number and date of birth; they can then download the digital certificate (free of charge). The measure is intended to assure applicants’ fundamental rights in the country due to current delays in the issuance of PPT permits.
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