Mercosur Resident Visa (Type M)
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Mercosur Resident Visa (Type M)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

10-15 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for citizens of Mercosur member states (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) and associated states (Bolivia, Chile). Provides facilitated pathway to residency based on regional agreement. Valid for 2 years with transition to permanent residency.

The Mercosur Resident Visa facilitates free movement and residency among Mercosur member states under the Acuerdo sobre Residencia para Nacionales de los Estados Partes del Mercosur, Bolivia y Chile. This visa streamlines the process for citizens of participating countries.

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Requirements

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AR, BO, BR, CL, EC, PY, PE, UY

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

From Mercosur member or associated state

Birth certificate

Proof of citizenship from eligible country

Police clearance

Criminal record certificate from country of origin

Passport photo

Recent color photo 3x4 cm

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Advantages

  • Free or minimal processing fees
  • Expedited application process
  • Open work authorization
  • Family members can be included
  • Clear pathway to permanent residency
  • Regional mobility rights

Considerations

  • Limited to eligible Mercosur nationalities
  • Must maintain residency presence
  • 180-day absence limit applies

Application Process

1

Gather citizenship documents

Obtain valid passport and birth certificate

2

Obtain police clearance

Get criminal record certificate from home country

3

Submit application

Apply at Colombian consulate with citizenship proof

4

Process visa

Consulate processes Mercosur resident application

5

Obtain approval

Receive Mercosur resident visa

Application Forms

Mercosur Resident Visa Application

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