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Andean Community Migrant Visa (Visa M de Migrante Andino)
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Andean Community Migrant Visa (Visa M de Migrante Andino)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to citizens of Andean Community member states (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru) under the Andean Migration Statute, granting two-year residence with open work rights.

Validity2 years
Processing15-30 days
Cost54 USD
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Courtesy Visa for Unforeseen Cases (Visa de Cortesía Casos No Previstos)
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Courtesy Visa for Unforeseen Cases (Visa de Cortesía Casos No Previstos)

Issued when the presence of a foreign national is of particular importance to the Colombian state for political, social, economic, scientific, cultural, sporting, or artistic reasons not covered by other categories.

ValidityDiscretionary
ProcessingVaries
Cost54 USD
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Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V de Nómada Digital)
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Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V de Nómada Digital)

Lets remote workers earning at least 3 Colombian minimum wages (~USD $1,260/month) live in Colombia for up to 2 years while serving foreign employers or clients.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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Film and Audiovisual Production Visa (Visa V de Producción Audiovisual y Digital)
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Film and Audiovisual Production Visa (Visa V de Producción Audiovisual y Digital)

Permits foreign filmmakers, technicians, and production personnel to work on large-format film, documentary, or audiovisual projects in Colombia.

ValidityVaries (Duration tied to project length; maximum 180 continuous days per 365-day period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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Foreign Government Commercial Representative Visa (Visa V de Representación Comercial de Gobierno Extranjero)
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Foreign Government Commercial Representative Visa (Visa V de Representación Comercial de Gobierno Extranjero)

Issued to unaccredited foreign government officials or commercial representatives temporarily residing in Colombia for non-diplomatic official duties.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 180 continuous days per 365-day period in Colombia)
ProcessingVaries
Cost130 USD
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Free Trade Agreement Business Mobility Visa (Visa V de Movilidad Empresarial TLC)
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Free Trade Agreement Business Mobility Visa (Visa V de Movilidad Empresarial TLC)

Facilitates entry for entrepreneurs and business professionals from countries with active free trade agreements with Colombia for trade-related activities.

ValidityVaries (Renewable as long as investment is maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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Independent Professional Migrant Visa (Visa M de Profesional Independiente)
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Independent Professional Migrant Visa (Visa M de Profesional Independiente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign nationals who intend to practice a regulated profession or independent activity of interest to Colombia, requiring proof of qualifications and economic solvency.

ValidityVaries (Renewable as long as professional requirements are maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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Investor/Real Estate Migrant Visa (Visa M de Inversionista)
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Investor/Real Estate Migrant Visa (Visa M de Inversionista)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Granted to foreign nationals who have made a qualifying foreign direct investment or acquired real estate in Colombia meeting minimum capital thresholds, valid for one to three years.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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Journalistic Coverage Visa (Visa V de Cobertura Periodística)
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Journalistic Coverage Visa (Visa V de Cobertura Periodística)

Allows foreign journalists to enter Colombia temporarily to cover news events, conduct interviews, or produce journalistic content.

Validity180 days per calendar year
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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M-11 — Pensioner/Retiree Migrant Visa (Visa M de Pensionado)
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M-11 — Pensioner/Retiree Migrant Visa (Visa M de Pensionado)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Granted to foreign nationals receiving a constant monthly pension income of at least 3 Colombian minimum wages, enabling long-term residence in Colombia.

Validity180 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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M-Cónyuge — Spouse of Colombian National Migrant Visa (Visa M de Cónyuge de Nacional Colombiano)
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M-Cónyuge — Spouse of Colombian National Migrant Visa (Visa M de Cónyuge de Nacional Colombiano)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Grants residence to foreign nationals legally married to a Colombian citizen who intend to live together in Colombia, valid for one to three years.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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M-Mercosur — Mercosur Agreement Migrant Visa (Visa M de Migrante Mercosur)
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M-Mercosur — Mercosur Agreement Migrant Visa (Visa M de Migrante Mercosur)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Available to nationals of Mercosur member or associated states under the Mercosur Residence Agreement, granting a two-year residence permit with open work authorization.

Validity2 years
Processing15-30 days
Cost54 USD
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M-SOCIO — Migrant Visa for Shareholders/Owners (Visa M de Socio o Accionista)
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M-SOCIO — Migrant Visa for Shareholders/Owners (Visa M de Socio o Accionista)

Validity3 years
Processing1 month
Cost52 USD
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Migrant Internationalization Promotion Visa (Visa M de Promoción de Internacionalización)
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Migrant Internationalization Promotion Visa (Visa M de Promoción de Internacionalización)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign nationals with advanced degrees conducting productive, innovative, or research activities that promote Colombia's internationalization in priority fields.

Validity3 years
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Migrant Visa for Investors (Visa M de Inversionista)
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Migrant Visa for Investors (Visa M de Inversionista)

Validity3 years
Processing1 month
Cost52 USD
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Parent of Colombian National by Birth Migrant Visa (Visa M de Padre de Nacional Colombiano por Nacimiento)
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Parent of Colombian National by Birth Migrant Visa (Visa M de Padre de Nacional Colombiano por Nacimiento)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign nationals who are parents of a person who is Colombian by birth, granting residence for one to three years.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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Parent or Adopted Child of Colombian Migrant Visa (Visa M de Padre o Hijo Adoptivo de Colombiano)
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Parent or Adopted Child of Colombian Migrant Visa (Visa M de Padre o Hijo Adoptivo de Colombiano)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Grants residence to foreign nationals who are parents of an adopted Colombian national or adopted children of a Colombian national.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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Partner/Business Owner Migrant Visa (Visa M de Socio o Propietario)
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Partner/Business Owner Migrant Visa (Visa M de Socio o Propietario)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Granted to foreign nationals who own shares or hold a partnership interest in a Colombian company, valid for one to three years.

ValidityVaries (Renewable as long as investment is maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost195 USD
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Permanent Partner Migrant Visa (Visa M de Compañero Permanente)
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Permanent Partner Migrant Visa (Visa M de Compañero Permanente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign nationals in a recognized de facto union (unión marital de hecho) with a Colombian citizen, valid for one to three years.

ValidityVaries (Indefinitely renewable; no expiration date for residency rights)
ProcessingVaries
Cost390 USD
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Permanent Press Correspondent Visa (Visa V de Corresponsal de Prensa Permanente)
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Permanent Press Correspondent Visa (Visa V de Corresponsal de Prensa Permanente)

Issued to foreign correspondents based in Colombia on a long-term basis representing accredited foreign media outlets.

ValidityVaries (Indefinitely renewable; no expiration date for residency rights)
ProcessingVaries
Cost390 USD
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Religious Student/Volunteer Visa (Visa V de Estudiante o Voluntario Religioso)
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Religious Student/Volunteer Visa (Visa V de Estudiante o Voluntario Religioso)

Issued to foreign students or volunteers engaged in religious activities, community service, or faith-based programs through recognized religious entities in Colombia.

Validity180 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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Resident Visa (Visa R de Residente)
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Resident Visa (Visa R de Residente)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1 month
Cost52 USD
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Resident Visa by Accumulated Time (Visa R por Tiempo Acumulado de Permanencia)
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Resident Visa by Accumulated Time (Visa R por Tiempo Acumulado de Permanencia)

Grants permanent residence to foreign nationals who have held one or more Migrant (M) visas continuously for the required period (3 years for spouse/partner visas, 5 years for most others).

ValidityPermanent
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Resident Visa by Renunciation of Nationality (Visa R por Renuncia a la Nacionalidad Colombiana)
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Resident Visa by Renunciation of Nationality (Visa R por Renuncia a la Nacionalidad Colombiana)

Grants permanent residence to former Colombian nationals who renounced their Colombian citizenship and wish to return to reside in Colombia indefinitely.

ValidityPermanent
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visa (Visa V de Trabajador Agrícola Temporal)
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Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visa (Visa V de Trabajador Agrícola Temporal)

Allows foreign nationals to perform seasonal agricultural work under programs established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Labor, and regional authorities.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 180 continuous days per 365-day period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost130 USD
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Student Migrant Visa (Visa M de Estudiante)
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Student Migrant Visa (Visa M de Estudiante)

Issued to foreign nationals enrolled in formal education programs in Colombia from elementary through undergraduate level, valid for the duration of the academic program.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost67 USD
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Technical Assistance Visa (Visa V de Asistencia Técnica)
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Technical Assistance Visa (Visa V de Asistencia Técnica)

Permits foreign professionals to provide temporary technical support, consulting, or specialized expertise to entities in Colombia.

Validity180 days per calendar year
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Tourism Visitor Visa (Visa V de Turismo)
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Tourism Visitor Visa (Visa V de Turismo)

Permits foreign nationals to visit Colombia for tourism, leisure, and recreational purposes for up to one year.

ValidityVaries (Multiple entries allowed within visa validity period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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V-Cortesía — Diplomatic Courtesy Visa (Visa de Cortesía Diplomática)
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V-Cortesía — Diplomatic Courtesy Visa (Visa de Cortesía Diplomática)

Granted to holders of diplomatic or official passports from states recognized by Colombia entering temporarily for non-diplomatic activities, or to spouses of active Colombian diplomatic officials.

Validity2 years
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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V-EVENTO — Event Participant Visa (Type V)
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V-EVENTO — Event Participant Visa (Type V)

Visa for participants in conferences, congresses, exhibitions, and cultural/academic events. For speakers, exhibitors, performers, athletes, jurors, and event staff. Valid for up to 1 year.

ValidityVaries (Participants cannot work or receive compensation in Colombia)
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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V-Eventos — Events Participation Visa (Visa V de Eventos)
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V-Eventos — Events Participation Visa (Visa V de Eventos)

Permits foreign nationals to participate in conferences, seminars, conventions, exhibitions, fairs, or other special events in Colombia.

Validity180 days per calendar year
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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V-Medical — Medical Treatment Visa (Visa V de Tratamiento Médico)
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V-Medical — Medical Treatment Visa (Visa V de Tratamiento Médico)

Permits foreign nationals to enter Colombia for medical treatment, healthcare procedures, or therapeutic services.

Validity180 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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V-Rentista — Visitor Rentista Visa (Visa V de Rentista)
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V-Rentista — Visitor Rentista Visa (Visa V de Rentista)

Issued to foreign nationals with verifiable passive income from overseas investments, pensions, or rental properties who wish to reside temporarily in Colombia.

ValidityVaries (Multiple entries allowed within visa validity period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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Visa V — Visitor Student Visa (Visa V de Estudiante)
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Visa V — Visitor Student Visa (Visa V de Estudiante)

Issued to foreign students enrolled in Colombian educational institutions for academic exchange, short-term studies, graduate coursework, or artistic and trade programs.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost67 USD
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Visitor Internationalization Promotion Visa (Visa V de Promoción de Internacionalización)
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Visitor Internationalization Promotion Visa (Visa V de Promoción de Internacionalización)

Facilitates entry for foreign individuals or representatives engaged in productive, innovative, or research activities promoting Colombia's internationalization.

ValidityVaries (Multiple entries allowed within visa validity period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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Visitor Visa for Students (Visa V de Estudiante)
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Visitor Visa for Students (Visa V de Estudiante)

Validity1 year
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Volunteer/Cooperator Visa (Visa V de Voluntariado o Cooperación)
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Volunteer/Cooperator Visa (Visa V de Voluntariado o Cooperación)

Allows foreign nationals to participate in volunteer work, humanitarian cooperation, or development projects with approved organizations in Colombia.

Validity180 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost52 USD
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Work Internship Visa (Visa V de Práctica Laboral)
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Work Internship Visa (Visa V de Práctica Laboral)

Issued to foreign nationals participating in work internships, residencies, or professional training programs with Colombian organizations.

Validity1 year
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Work and Vacation Visa (Visa V de Vacaciones y Trabajo)
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Work and Vacation Visa (Visa V de Vacaciones y Trabajo)

Allows young adults from countries with bilateral working holiday agreements to work and travel in Colombia for up to one year.

Validity1 year
Processing5-30 business days
CostFree
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Worker Migrant Visa (Visa M de Trabajador)
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Worker Migrant Visa (Visa M de Trabajador)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign nationals with an employment contract with a legal entity domiciled in Colombia, valid for one to three years with multiple entries.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 180 continuous days per 365-day period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost130 USD
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