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Are you an international student<\/strong><\/a>? Do you want the answer to your question- Can I work in Colombia with a student visa? You have come to the right page! This blog covers everything you need to know about working with a Colombian student visa. You will also learn about the availability of a post-study permit, work visa types, and its process. Columbia offers diverse job opportunities and has a low cost of living. Keep reading to learn more about working as an international student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can I Work in Colombia With a Student Visa? An Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes.. You can work and study with a Columbia student visa. The country permits you to work part-time <\/strong>during regular college hours, and full-time during breaks. Moreover, if you want to work after completing your studies you can return to your home country, and apply for a work visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The country offers different work opportunities and requires skilled workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Columbia Working Hours for International Students <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can I work in Colombia with a student visa? Yes. You can. However, the working hours are restricted for the student visa holders. Your working hours are restricted to <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Working Hours Permitted\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
During regular college days  (fall and spring semesters)<\/td>20 hours per week<\/td><\/tr>
During long breaks like winter breaks, and summer breaks.<\/td>Full-time (over 20 hours per week)<\/td><\/tr>
During long breaks like winter breaks, and summer breaks (if you have regular classes)<\/td>20 hours per week (Only work part-time)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/em><\/strong>– Some universities may not permit you to work beyond 20 hours a week in an academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things You Must Know to Work in Colombia  as a Student<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are the following things you must know to work in Columbia as a student-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. As an international student, you must ensure that you apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) by yourself. The SNN application can be submitted to the Social Security Administration (a federal agency).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You are ineligible for jobs labelled as \u2018\u2019Work-Study\u2019\u2019. This is because these jobs are kind of a financial aid for domestic students\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Contact the university to know if the work on campus is also counted under part-time working hours. Be clear about the same,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Where Can I Find Part-time Jobs in Colombia?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There is not a single place where you can find part-time jobs in Colombia. However, if you want to search for employment you can visit the bulletin boards in the campus buildings. These contain job postings. You can also visit libraries and seek employment.  You can also visit popular job portals like Worable, Indeed, and working nomads jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All About Part-Time Jobs in Latin America in 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is there a Colombia Post Study Work Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    No. The Columbia post-study work visa doesn’t exist. This means after you complete your studies you have to leave the country. You are not allowed to stay back. However, you can apply for a work visa and then start working. To legally work in Colombia you need both- a work visa and a residence permit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How can I Legally Work in Colombia?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Can I work in Colombia with a student visa? Yes. You can. After completing your studies you can also apply for a work visa. To legally work in the country you need the following-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. A work visa<\/em><\/strong>– A work visa will give you the right to work in the country, and to travel to Colombia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. A residence permit<\/em><\/strong><\/a>– You need this permit to stay in the country<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Do You Need a Work Permit to Work in Colombia?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In Colombia, the work visa also gives you the right to work. This means you do not have to apply for a work permit separately. You can apply for a work visa, and it should be enough to enter the country. However, to stay in Colombia you need a residence permit.  The work visa is applied by your employer, and you need to submit the relevant documents to the employer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Types of Colombia Work Visa for Indian Students\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Can I work in Colombia with a student visa? Yes. However, to work after completing your studies you need a work visa. The types of work visas in Colombia are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Work Visa Type<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Validity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      V Visa (Visitor Visa) – Temporary Work<\/td>Granted for short-term\/ temporary work<\/td>2 years <\/td><\/tr>
      M Visa (Migrant Visa) – Work<\/td>Granted to people with a valid work contract<\/td>3 years <\/td><\/tr>
      R Visa (Resident Visa)<\/td>Applicable to those who have held an M Visa and want to seek PR<\/td>Indefinite <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      What are the Colombia Work Visa Requirements for Students?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Can I work in Colombia with a student visa? Yes. You can. Nevertheless, to work full time you need a visa. The general  work visa requirements are as follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Colombia Work Visa Requirements <\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Passport <\/td>Valid for 6 months beyond the duration of stay and has two blank pages <\/td><\/tr>
      Passport size photos <\/td>3×3 photographs<\/td><\/tr>
      Application form<\/td>Completed work visa application form<\/td><\/tr>
      Work Contract <\/td>Your employment contract summary form, and employment contract<\/td><\/tr>
      Certificate of the authority or Professional Council to state that the work does not require a permit or license. Otherwise, you need to get a permit or license.<\/td>Certificate of existence of the company, and details of legal representation<\/td><\/tr>
      Qualifying documents <\/td>Certificates of qualification for the role. For example work experience document <\/td><\/tr>
      Permit\/license <\/td>Certificate of the authority or Professional Council to state that the work does not require a permit or license. Otherwise you need to get a permit or license.<\/td><\/tr>
      Work visa fee<\/td>Payment of work visa fees<\/td><\/tr>
      Additional documents <\/td>Any other additional documents if required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Where to Apply for a Colombia Work Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Can I work in Colombia with a student visa? Yes. However, to work full-time for a long time you need a work visa. The work visa has to be submitted to the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Visa<\/strong><\/td>Where to Apply<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      Colombia work visa<\/td>Colombia Embassy\/Consulate in your home country. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Want to work remotely in Colombia? Check out this YouTube video, to learn about the Colombia digital nomad visa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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