Colombia - CE

Verifik's Identity Verification API helps you authenticate foreigners in Colombia using the Cédula de Extranjería (CE), the official identification document for foreigners residing in Colombia. It's designed to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, prevent fraud, and ensure you meet all regulatory requirements effortlessly.

We built this integration for businesses that need a fast, secure, and automated way to verify the identity and residency status of foreigners in Colombia, such as for employment, financial services, or legal compliance.

What does this API validate?

Our API connects directly with official Migración Colombia records to validate:

• Full Name & Document Number: Supports Cédula de Extranjería (CE) documents.
• Document Information: Returns document number, type, expedition date, and expiration date.
• Identity Match: Verifies that the personal information matches the CE document number.
• Document Status: Checks document status (active, expired, etc.).

By verifying these details, you can be confident that the foreigner you're dealing with has valid residency documentation, significantly lowering the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with Colombian regulations.

API Reference

Endpoint

GET https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/foreigner-id/ce

Headers

Name	Value
Content-Type	application/json
Authorization	Bearer <token>

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
documentNumber	string	Yes	Document number of the person to consult, without spaces or periods.
expeditionDate	string	Yes	Expedition date of the document. Valid format: DD/MM/YYYY.

Request

JavaScript

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/foreigner-id/ce',
  params: {
    documentNumber: '123456789',
    expeditionDate: '10/10/2024'
  },
  headers: {
    Accept: 'application/json',
    Authorization: 'Bearer <your_token>'
  }
};

try {
  const { data } = await axios.request(options);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

Python

import http.client

conn = http.client.HTTPSConnection("api.verifik.co")
payload = ''
headers = {
  'Accept': 'application/json',
  'Authorization': 'Bearer <your_token>'
}
conn.request("GET", "/v2/co/foreigner-id/ce?documentNumber=123456789&expeditionDate=10/10/2022", payload, headers)
res = conn.getresponse()
data = res.read()
print(data.decode("utf-8"))

Swift

import Foundation

let url = URL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/foreigner-id/ce?documentNumber=123456789&expeditionDate=10%2F10%2F2022")!
var request = URLRequest(url: url)
request.httpMethod = "GET"
request.setValue("application/json", forHTTPHeaderField: "Accept")
request.setValue("Bearer <your_token>", forHTTPHeaderField: "Authorization")

let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in
  guard let data = data else {
    print(String(describing: error))
    return
  }
  print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
}

task.resume()

PHP

<?php
require_once 'HTTP/Request2.php';
$request = new HTTP_Request2();
$request->setUrl('https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/foreigner-id/ce?documentNumber=123456789&expeditionDate=10/10/2022');
$request->setMethod(HTTP_Request2::METHOD_GET);
$request->setConfig(array(
  'follow_redirects' => TRUE
));
$request->setHeader(array(
  'Accept' => 'application/json',
  'Authorization' => 'Bearer <your_token>'
));
try {
  $response = $request->send();
  if ($response->getStatus() == 200) {
    echo $response->getBody();
  }
  else {
    echo 'Unexpected HTTP status: ' . $response->getStatus() . ' ' .
    $response->getReasonPhrase();
  }
}
catch(HTTP_Request2_Exception $e) {
  echo 'Error: ' . $e->getMessage();
}
?>

Response

200

{
  "data": {
    "arrayName": [
      "MATEO",
      "VERIFIK"
    ],
    "documentNumber": "123456789",
    "documentType": "CE",
    "expirationDate": "07/03/2017",
    "firstName": "MATEO",
    "fullName": "MATEO VERIFIK",
    "lastName": "VERIFIK",
    "status": "VENCIDO"
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "August 22, 2023 5:44 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  },
  "id": "har4z"
}

404

{
    "code": "NotFound",
    "message": "Record not found."
}

409

{
    "code": "MissingParameter",
    "message": "missing expeditionDate\n. missing documentNumber\n"
}

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Common Use Cases

• Foreign Resident Verification: Validate the residency status of foreigners in Colombia for employment purposes.
• Financial Services: Verify foreigner identity for banking and financial service applications.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with Colombian regulations for foreign residents.
• Document Authentication: Authenticate Cédula de Extranjería documents for official purposes.
• Identity Verification: Streamline identity verification processes for foreign nationals.

Official Sources & Reliability

We connect directly with official Migración Colombia sources to ensure you receive verified, up-to-the-minute information. Every query is handled with strict adherence to security and regulatory standards.

Key Benefits

• Automated Compliance: Streamline your KYC checks to prevent fraud without adding friction for your users.
• Instant Results: Process verifications in seconds, perfect for real-time identity verification.
• Trusted Data: Rely on data sourced directly from official Migración Colombia records.
• Easy Integration: Connect easily via our REST API or use our compatible SDKs.

Compliance & Security

We prioritize the safety of your data. Verifik uses advanced encryption (HTTPS/TLS 1.3) and strict privacy management standards to ensure confidentiality. Our service is monitored 24/7 for availability and offers role-based access controls to keep your team's access secure.

Important Notes

• The Cédula de Extranjería (CE) is issued by Migración Colombia for foreigners residing in the country. For other document types, please refer to our alternative validation services.
• Use of this service is restricted to authorized entities or direct permission from the end-user. The data provided is subject to Colombian privacy laws and should be handled responsibly.
• Always cross-check with the physical CE document to confirm the information retrieved.

About Verifik

Verifik is a leading platform for identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention across Latin America. Our APIs automate KYC, KYB, AML, and biometric validation processes, connecting businesses with official data sources in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, and beyond.