A Company That Has Witnessed Colombia's History
CoVisas Colombia was born more than 20 years ago with a clear mission: to be the trusted bridge between foreigners who wish to live in Colombia and the Colombian legal system. Throughout these two decades, we have seen presidents from all parties take office, we have seen chancellors change, we have seen visa regulations modified on multiple occasions. And in each of those moments, we have been here, guiding foreigners with the same dedication and professionalism.
Today, with enormous respect and sincere gratitude, CoVisas Colombia directs this message to the new Colombian diplomatic and consular corps 2026-2030, headed by President Abelardo de la Espriella and Chancellor Omar Bula Escobar.
An Open Letter to the New Colombian Diplomatic Corps
To the Cancillería de Colombia, to the new ambassadors and consuls of the 2026-2030 period:
On behalf of CoVisas Colombia and the thousands of foreigners we have accompanied for more than 20 years, we extend our most sincere welcome. Colombia is a country that deserves to be known, admired, and chosen as home by people from around the world. And you are the representatives of that Colombia to the world.
For more than 20 years we have built a bridge of trust: between Colombian regulations and the foreigners who wish to comply with them, between immigration authorities and the people who come to Colombia with the intention of contributing. That bridge is called CoVisas Colombia.
Who Are the People We Accompany?
The foreigners CoVisas Colombia accompanies are not statistics. They are real people with unique stories:
- The Venezuelan professional who arrived in Colombia five years ago, found work, paid taxes, and today applies for a resident visa.
- The American businesswoman who decided to invest in Colombia because she believed in the country and its people.
- The European retiree who chose Medellín or Cartagena as their retirement home because Colombia offers quality of life, human warmth, and reasonable cost of living.
- The Latin American student who came to do a master's degree at a Colombian university and decided to stay.
- The mixed couple, Colombian-foreign, building their life and family in the country.
All these people deserve a clear, predictable, and humane immigration system. And all of them need a medical assistance plan in accordance with Resolution 5477 to maintain their legal status in Colombia.
Our Commitment to the New Colombian Diplomacy
CoVisas Colombia commits to the new Colombian diplomatic corps to:
- Inform accurately: Guide foreigners on current requirements, without creating false expectations or generating misinformation.
- Comply with regulations: Ensure that all medical plans we manage comply with Resolution 5477 and Migración Colombia guidelines.
- Be allies of migration order: Orderly and legal migration benefits everyone. Our mission is to facilitate it, not evade it.
- Accompany through transitions: During transition months, when rules may be adjusted, we will be here to guide our clients with updated information.
What We Expect from the New Government
As a company that has spent 20 years serving the foreign community in Colombia, we respectfully express the sector's expectations:
- Regulatory clarity: That Cancillería and Migración Colombia resolutions and circulars be clear, consistent, and widely disseminated.
- Complete digitalization: That visa procedures can be completed entirely online, with real-time tracking.
- Predictable response times: That foreigners know in advance how long their visa application will take.
- Dialogue with the private sector: That companies like CoVisas, who know the terrain, be consulted in designing migration policies.
- Protection for legal foreigners: That compliance with legal requirements, including the medical plan, be recognized and valued.
The Medical Assistance Plan: Our Specialty
At CoVisas Colombia we specialize in the medical assistance plan required by Resolution 5477. This plan is the bridge between Colombian regulations and the real protection of foreigners. In more than 20 years, we have seen how this requirement — when properly managed — protects both the foreigner and the Colombian state.
If you are a foreigner and need your medical plan for a Colombian visa, or if you have just arrived in Colombia and need guidance on your visa options, contact us. We are here for you, as we always have been. Also see: how to choose your medical plan and migration policy 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CoVisas Colombia a government entity?
No. CoVisas Colombia is a private company, part of Simply Assistance S.A., that has been providing medical assistance plan services for Colombian visas for more than 20 years. We are not a government entity, but we work in compliance with all current regulations.
What guarantee does CoVisas give me that the medical plan will be accepted by Migración Colombia?
More than 20 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Our plans meet all Resolution 5477 requirements and are consistently accepted by Migración Colombia. If for any technical reason there were an issue, we resolve it.
How can I contact CoVisas Colombia?
Via WhatsApp at +57 324 367 5333, by email at pachoviloriainsurances@gmail.com, or through the form at our website. We respond in Spanish, English, and other languages.
Does CoVisas process visas or only the medical plan?
Our specialty is the medical assistance plan for Colombian visas, but we also guide our clients on the requirements for each visa category. For direct visa procedure management before the Cancillería, we work in alliance with specialized immigration lawyers. Learn more about our medical assistance plans.