1. Ensure passport, UAE residence visa, and Emirates ID are valid for at least 6 months.
2. Submit recent color photo in JPEG format, 3 * 4cm, under 300 KB, with a neutral expression on a white background, looking straight at the camera.
3. Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer.
4. Provide a salary certificate.
5. Personal bank statements for the last 6 months, stamped and updated by the bank.
6. If visiting Colombia, include an invitation letter from the host with details and a copy of their Colombian ID (Cedula de Ciudadania).
7. If sponsored, present a letter of financial support from the sponsor along with their identification documents.
8. For minors, include a birth certificate translated into Spanish and legalized, along with a letter of consent from the responsible parent.

Note:

1. Mandatory yellow fever vaccination for travelers to specific regions within the country.
2. Vaccination must be completed at least 15 days before departure.
3. Recommended for visits to La Guajira, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Eastern Plains, Amazon, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the entire Atlantic Coast.
4. Compulsory for travelers arriving from or departing to Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Brazil.
5. Additional documentation may be required by the Embassy.
6. Processing time for required procedures is a minimum of 15 working days.