Refugee/Asylum Visa (Type M)
ColombiaColombiaSouth America
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Refugee/Asylum 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

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Up to 3 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 individuals seeking refuge in Colombia due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or group membership. Provides humanitarian protection and residency. Free application process.

Colombia's refugee visa provides protection for individuals fleeing persecution in their home countries. The application is free and can be filed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after arrival in Colombia.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Professional

Required Skills

Official recognition as a refugee by the Colombian government (CONARE)

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Or national identity document

Testimony of persecution

Written account of persecution experienced

Evidence of fear

Documentation of threat to safety

Optional

Medical records

If evidence of torture or trauma

Optional

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Advantages

  • Free application process
  • Humanitarian protection
  • Full work authorization
  • Family members can be included
  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Access to social services

Considerations

  • Requires legitimate persecution claims
  • Security background checks required
  • Limited to qualifying persecution
  • Application deadline of 2 months

Application Process

1

Enter Colombia

Enter Colombia, preferably at official border point

2

Submit asylum application

Apply to Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 2 months of entry

3

Provide testimony

Describe persecution and fear of return

4

Background checks

Security and background verification

5

Receive decision

Refugee status determination

Application Forms

Refugee Application

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