He sisben IV It is important to be able to have an equitable distribution of the government subsidies throughout the territory Colombia. For this reason, a registration process has been established that seeks to improve the accuracy and reliability of the information stored in its database, in order to avoid possible errors and fraud.
Below, in this Depor note we explain in detail everything related to Sisbén IV, including its objectives and the registration process to obtain the necessary information. Information will also be provided on how the socioeconomic status and group to which each individual registered in the system belongs is determined. Take note!
What group do I belong to in Sisbén and how many are there?
The new Sisbén IV methodology allows Colombian citizens to access their information through the official website. In addition, a Citizen Portal has been created with the aim of simplifying online processes for the population. If you want to verify your classification in Sisbén, you just have to enter the following link: HERE.
- Group A includes people with low income or who are in a condition of extreme poverty.
- Group B is made up of poor households that have a higher income generation capacity than Group A.
- Group C is made up of people in a situation of vulnerability or who are at risk of falling into poverty.
- Group D is made up of people who are not in a situation of poverty or vulnerability.
How to update my Sisbén data?
The deputy general director of Prospective and National Development of the National Planning Department (DNP), Juan Miguel Gallego, announced that the government will extend the period for requesting the update of the Sisbén IV survey by one year, with the deadline reaching March 2024.
To request the latest version of Sisbén, there are two options and here we will explain how to do it:
- Go to the offices, find the nearest office on the official Sisbén website at sisben.gov.co/Paginas/oficinas-regionales.aspx.
- Request the survey virtually by entering portalciudadano.sisben.gov.co, you must enter the platform and register if you do not have an account yet. On the page you can consult the information stored about you in the Sisbén database.
How to see my Sisbén Score?
In case you have uncertainties about your Sisbén Score and need to know it to qualify for most of the economic subsidies, you can enter the website https://www.sisben.gov.co/Paginas/landing.aspx. Once inside, you must select the option “Query the Sisbén Score”, which is located at the top of the site.
Once you have followed the steps mentioned above, you must enter your identification number, click on “I am not a robot” and, finally, select “Consult”. If you want to know the information about your family nucleus, search the website for the option “Consult your Sisbén group” and select it. Then, enter the document of your family member that you want to consult and click on “Consult”.
How to enroll in the ‘Sisbén IV’?
If you have not yet been surveyed by Sisbén and wish to opt for some type of subsidy, it is essential that you access the link provided by the District Planning Secretariat: https://sisbensol.sdp.gov.co/. It is also possible to go to the Sisbén office located in the mayor’s office of the corresponding municipality.
It is important to note that it is possible to find the location of all Sisbén offices at the following link: https://www.sisben.gov.co/Paginas/oficinas-regionales.aspx.