This applies to some but not to others.
Below is a cut & paste from AI results.
I became aware of it watching Andrew at his channel Medellin Buzz
Who Needs to Act? You must complete a visa transfer (traspaso de visa) if you meet both conditions:You hold a Resident (R) Visa.Your visa was issued prior to October 21, 2022 (under the old immigration rules). [1] (https://nexo.legal/colombian-residency-visa-traspaso/), [2] (https://thebogotapost.com/long-term-foreign-residents-reminded-to-transfer-r-visas-in-2026/56016/), [3]
(https://newlandchase.com/colombia-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-has-extended-the-deadline-for-transfer-of-residence-visa-r/)Even if your current Cédula de Extranjería (foreigner ID card) or visa stamp shows it is technically active and unexpired, you are required to transition to the electronic system before the deadline. [1]
(https://www.colombianpassport.com/newsroom/2026-guide-should-you-renew-apply-for-or-transfer-your-resident-visa-in-colombia), [2] (https://nexo.legal/colombian-residency-visa-traspaso/)
Who is Exempt?
Anyone who obtained an R Visa after October 21, 2022 (as it was already issued under the modern digital scheme).
https://nexo.legal/colombian-residency-visa-traspaso/
Below is a cut & paste from AI results.
I became aware of it watching Andrew at his channel Medellin Buzz
Who Needs to Act? You must complete a visa transfer (traspaso de visa) if you meet both conditions:You hold a Resident (R) Visa.Your visa was issued prior to October 21, 2022 (under the old immigration rules). [1] (https://nexo.legal/colombian-residency-visa-traspaso/), [2] (https://thebogotapost.com/long-term-foreign-residents-reminded-to-transfer-r-visas-in-2026/56016/), [3]
(https://newlandchase.com/colombia-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-has-extended-the-deadline-for-transfer-of-residence-visa-r/)Even if your current Cédula de Extranjería (foreigner ID card) or visa stamp shows it is technically active and unexpired, you are required to transition to the electronic system before the deadline. [1]
(https://www.colombianpassport.com/newsroom/2026-guide-should-you-renew-apply-for-or-transfer-your-resident-visa-in-colombia), [2] (https://nexo.legal/colombian-residency-visa-traspaso/)
Who is Exempt?
Anyone who obtained an R Visa after October 21, 2022 (as it was already issued under the modern digital scheme).
https://nexo.legal/colombian-residency-visa-traspaso/
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