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What are the average working hours in Colombia?
– The maximum working hours in Colombia are 46 hours per week .
Read more: Infographic: Working Hours In Latin America By Country 2025
What is the minimum wage in Colombia?
– The minimum wage in Colombia is of COP 1,423,500 (US$ 340.85 aprox.) in 2025.
What are the mandatory onboarding documents when hiring new employees in Colombia?
The onboarding documents for new employees in Colombia can include:
- National ID card or passport
- Work visa or residence permit
- Social security number (SSN) or equivalent
- Tax identification number (TIN)
- Bank account details
- Academic certificates and diplomas
- Previous employment references or experience letters
- Medical exam
How much is the average annual bonus in Colombia?
Mandatory “Prima de Servicios” (13th salary) under Art. 306 CST.
Equal to one month’s salary.
Paid in two parts: half in June, half in December.
What types of work permits and visas are required in Colombia?
– Initial Process:
- Visa application on Ministry of Foreign Affairs site → Visa issuance → Foreigner ID.
Documents:
- Photo, passport, degree, work certificates, justification letter, employer bank statements, job contract.
Fees:
- Application: $54 USD; Issuance: $270 USD.
Processing Time: ~30 calendar days.
Renewal: Treated as new application (no streamlined process).
Family: Requires apostilled marriage/birth certificates, translated.
What are the mandatory employee leaves in Colombia?
Annual leave
Entitlement: 15 working days per year.
Eligibility: After 1 year.
Maternity Leave
- 18 weeks total (1–2 pre + 16–17 post).
- Extensions for premature/multiple births or disabilities.
- 100% salary paid; medical certificate required.
Paternity Leave
- 2 weeks.
- Shared parental leave option: 6 weeks shareable after mother takes 12.
Adoption Leave
- 12 weeks for adoptive parents (100% salary).
Lactation Leave
- Two 30-min breaks per day for 6 months.
Abortion Leave
- 2–4 weeks with medical certificate.
