Colombia•South AmericaMercosur Resident Visa (Type M)
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
Gather citizenship documents
Obtain valid passport and birth certificate
Obtain police clearance
Get criminal record certificate from home country
Submit application
Apply at Colombian consulate with citizenship proof
Process visa
Consulate processes Mercosur resident application
Obtain approval
Receive Mercosur resident visa
Application Forms
Mercosur Resident Visa Application
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