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Colombia
StatusLicence required
RegulatorSuperintendencia de Vigilancia y Seguridad Privada (Supervigilancia)
Who holds the licenceIndividuals and agencies
ExperienceOne of: a diploma course (diplomado) in a security-related field plus at least 1 year as head of operations or security director; 3 years as head of operations or security director; at least 3 years as a former DAS detective or operational employee; at least 1 year as a retired officer or NCO of the Fuerza Pública; or meeting the consultant or adviser requirements
TrainingDiploma course in a security-related field is one of the alternative routes (with 1 year's experience)
FeesSupervigilancia states that its procedures are free of charge and warns applicants not to pay intermediaries
Processing time15 business days (stated for both the individual accreditation and the firm licence)
RenewalLicences for advisers, consultants and investigators (and their renewals) are issued nationally for 10 years (Decreto Ley 356, art. 62)

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