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Your visa to Colombia, without the guesswork.

Digital nomad, investor, retirement, marriage, work, or student — Colombia's visa system rewards preparation. We break down every category in plain English and connect you with vetted immigration lawyers when you're ready to file.

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3Visa classes — Visitor (V), Migrant (M), Resident (R)
2 yrsMaximum validity of the digital nomad visa
180Max tourist-entry days per calendar year
100%Applications filed online via the Cancillería
Visa Categories

Six paths in. One that fits you.

Colombia consolidated its visa system into three classes — Visitor, Migrant, and Resident. Which category you file under determines your income requirements, documents, validity, and your path to permanent residency.

Type V · VisitorLaptop and Colombian coffee in a warm brick-walled café

Digital Nomad Visa

For remote workers and freelancers employed by companies outside Colombia. Prove stable foreign income, hold health coverage, and you can live in Colombia for up to two years while working online.

Remote income proofHealth insuranceUp to 2 years
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Type M · MigrantModern glass office building in El Poblado, Medellín at golden hour

Investor & Business Visas

Buy qualifying real estate, invest in a Colombian company, or establish your own SAS. Investment thresholds are set as multiples of Colombia's minimum monthly wage and adjust each year — we help you structure it correctly the first time.

Real estate routeCompany formationPath to residency
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Type M · MigrantTerrace with wicker chair overlooking green Colombian mountains at sunset

Retirement & Pension Visa

A government or private pension meeting the income minimum qualifies you for one of Latin America's most straightforward retirement visas — and one of its best costs of living. Renewable, with a path to permanent residency.

Pension income proofRenewableResidency path
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Type M · MigrantCouple holding hands over visa paperwork by candlelight

Marriage & Partner Visa

Married to a Colombian citizen, or in a legally recognized permanent union? This visa carries one of the fastest routes to a Resident (R) visa — but the documentation around the relationship must be done precisely.

Marriage or unión maritalFast residency trackWork permitted
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Work Visa

Sponsored by a Colombian employer with a formal job offer and contract. The employer carries part of the filing burden — your lawyer makes sure they get it right.

Student Visa

Enrollment in a recognized Colombian institution — universities, and qualifying Spanish-language programs with sufficient weekly hours.

Resident (R) Visa

The end goal: indefinite residence. Reached after accumulated years on qualifying M visas — two on a marriage visa, five on most others — or by direct qualifying investment.

How It Works

From first question to approved visa.

Tell us your situation

A short intake — your citizenship, income, timeline, and goals in Colombia. Two minutes, no commitment.

Get matched to the right visa

We map your profile to the correct category and flag the requirements that trip most applicants up before they file.

Connect with a vetted lawyer

A bilingual Colombian immigration lawyer prepares and files your application through the Cancillería's online portal.

Land with your visa in hand

Once approved, register your visa and get your cédula de extranjería — your Colombian ID for banking, leases, and daily life.

Where You'll Land

Immigration help in Colombia's major cities.

Visa applications are filed online, but notarized documents, apostilles, translations, and cédula registration happen on the ground. Our network covers the cities expats actually move to.

Medellín valley at dusk with Metrocable cars above the city lights

Medellín

The digital nomad capital — El Poblado, Laureles, and Envigado. Cédula registration and Migración offices in-city.

 Bogotá skyline at dusk from the mountains

Bogotá

The capital — home of the Cancillería. Fastest access for in-person visa matters, apostilles, and corporate filings.

 Cristo Rey statue overlooking Cali at sunset

Cali

Growing expat base in the Valle del Cauca — full document, translation, and registration support through our network.
Common Questions

Colombia visa FAQ

How long can I stay in Colombia as a tourist?

Most nationalities receive 90 days on arrival, extendable to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. Days are counted across all entries in the year — a common trap for people doing border runs. If you want more than 180 days, you need a visa.

Do I have to apply from outside Colombia?

No. Visa applications are filed online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería), and in many cases you can apply while legally inside Colombia. Your specific situation and current immigration status determine the smartest filing strategy — that's exactly the kind of question worth asking a lawyer before you file, not after.

How much income do I need for the digital nomad or pension visa?

Income minimums are defined as multiples of Colombia's legal minimum monthly wage, which adjusts every January — so the peso and dollar figures change annually. Rather than publish numbers that go stale, we confirm the current thresholds for your category when you reach out.

What's the difference between V, M, and R visas?

Visitor (V) visas cover temporary stays — tourism-plus purposes like digital nomads and students in short programs. Migrant (M) visas are for people establishing a life in Colombia: marriage, retirement, investment, work. Resident (R) is permanent residency, earned through accumulated time on M visas or direct qualifying investment.

Do I really need a lawyer, or can I apply myself?

Plenty of people self-file successfully — the portal is public. But denials and inadmisible rulings cost you the filing fee, months of time, and can complicate future applications. A lawyer earns their fee on document preparation, translation and apostille requirements, and knowing what the Cancillería actually wants to see for your category.

What is a cédula de extranjería and do I need one?

It's your Colombian foreigner ID card, required after your visa is approved for any visa valid longer than three months. You'll need it to open bank accounts, sign leases, get local health coverage, and generally function day-to-day. Registration happens at Migración Colombia after you arrive.

No-Pressure Consultation

Find out which visa fits — before you file anything.

Tell us your situation and get a straight answer on your best category, the documents you'll need, and what it will realistically cost.

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