Diana Botero, a French-Colombian lawyer licensed in Colombia, prepares your case, coordinates apostilles and translations, files your application — and legally represents you if something goes wrong. One point of contact, from the first call to your cédula in hand.
A genuine 30-minute initial consultation with Diana — a serious review of your situation, not a sales call.
Every document, every step. You never have to chase us for an update.
Illustrative example only — every real case is tracked and personalized individually.
Diana Botero lived in France for 8 years before returning to settle in Colombia — she knows both your administrative and cultural realities from the inside, not just on paper.
A law graduate of Universidad Católica de Bogotá, with a specialization in immigration law from Universidad de los Andes — two of Colombia's most respected institutions — she is well recognized within the Latin American community abroad.
She speaks fluent English and works regularly with American individuals and companies on visa applications, investment structuring, and business formation in Colombia — along with clients from Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and many other countries.
Remote work, retirement, investment, family or studies — each situation has its own requirements. Choose the one closest to yours.
You work remotely for a company or clients based outside Colombia.
You receive a pension, retirement income, or regular passive income.
You are forming a company, investing, or buying an eligible asset in Colombia.
Married to a Colombian citizen, in a registered domestic partnership, or a parent of a Colombian child.
You have been admitted to a recognized institution or university in Colombia.
Your situation doesn't fit neatly into one box, or you're weighing several options.
A typical administrative agency can gather your documents. It cannot legally represent you if your case runs into trouble.
| Typical agency | Diana Botero, Attorney | |
|---|---|---|
| Who prepares the case | An administrative assistant | A licensed attorney, start to finish |
| Legal value of documents | No guarantee | ✓ Documents prepared with legal standing |
| If the case is denied | You're on your own for any appeal | ✓ Appeal & legal representation included |
| Professional liability | None | ✓ Attorney's professional liability |
| Cédula appointment support | Rarely covered | ✓ Support included |
| Follow-up & point of contact | Varies by case | ✓ One point of contact, ES · EN · FR |
Not because your profile is weak. Often it's a poorly formatted document, a non-compliant translation, or a missing apostille.
You can submit your documents and pay the fees without knowing a document isn't compliant. The error often only surfaces during review.
Wrong authority, an outdated document, or an unrecognized translator: a single mistake can make a document unusable and delay the entire application.
Without a licensed attorney, no one can provide legal representation or appeal a denial with the administration.
Every week spent figuring out the process alone narrows your margin, with a risk of fines if you overstay.
4 quick questions, an instant personalized result — free, no email required.
30 minutes with Diana to review your income, situation and timeline — and honestly tell you which visa fits your case.
A precise checklist. Diana coordinates apostilles, certified translations and the formatting of every document.
Diana files your case herself. Every document is checked against the criteria in force at the time of filing.
Your cédula appointment is booked and accompanied. The case stays open until the card is in your hands.
No hidden fees. Complete support, from the first document to the day you receive your cédula.
Yes. Diana Botero is a lawyer licensed by the Colombian bar, which concretely changes your situation: the documents she prepares carry legal weight, and if your case runs into trouble, she can legally represent you — something a typical administrative agency cannot do.
Diana will explain exactly why, based on the administration's response, and pursue an appeal or a new filing if that's the fastest path. Official government fees, however, are never refundable no matter who files the case — that's the rule for everyone.
Some simple cases genuinely don't need full support. Diana will tell you honestly during the initial consultation — she'd rather point you in the right direction than sell you a service you don't need.
As a general guide, expect around 45 days between the first call and visa approval, plus another two to four weeks for the cédula. The real timeline depends on how quickly your apostilles come back and how busy the administration is at the time of filing.
No — and it's actually better if you're not yet: apostilling your documents is generally easier from your home country. Only the cédula appointment, right at the end of the process, requires you to be physically in Colombia.
Usually not — it's more common than people admit. Be upfront about it during the initial call: Diana will tell you exactly what you're risking and whether the situation can still be fixed.
A genuine 30-minute conversation with Diana: we review your situation and honestly tell you which visa fits, what it involves, and how long it will take. If we can't help, we'll tell you that too.
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We reply within 24 business hours.
Thank you. Diana will review your situation and get back to you very soon.
