Colombia
All Visa Pathways(44 visas)
ColombiaAndean Community Migrant Visa (Visa M de Migrante Andino)
Issued to citizens of Andean Community member states (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru) under the Andean Migration Statute, granting two-year residence with open work rights.
ColombiaCourtesy 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.
ColombiaDigital 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.
ColombiaFilm 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.
ColombiaForeign 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.
ColombiaFree 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.
ColombiaIndependent Professional Migrant Visa (Visa M de Profesional Independiente)
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.
ColombiaInvestor/Real Estate Migrant Visa (Visa M de Inversionista)
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.
ColombiaJournalistic Coverage Visa (Visa V de Cobertura Periodística)
Allows foreign journalists to enter Colombia temporarily to cover news events, conduct interviews, or produce journalistic content.
ColombiaM-11 — Pensioner/Retiree Migrant Visa (Visa M de Pensionado)
Granted to foreign nationals receiving a constant monthly pension income of at least 3 Colombian minimum wages, enabling long-term residence in Colombia.
ColombiaM-Apátrida — Stateless Person Migrant Visa (Visa M de Apátrida)
Issued to foreign nationals formally recognized as stateless persons by the Colombian state, granting residence and work authorization for one to three years.
ColombiaM-Cónyuge — Spouse of Colombian National Migrant Visa (Visa M de Cónyuge de Nacional Colombiano)
Grants residence to foreign nationals legally married to a Colombian citizen who intend to live together in Colombia, valid for one to three years.
ColombiaM-Marriage — Refugee Migrant Visa (Visa M de Refugiado)
Granted to foreign nationals formally recognized as refugees by the Colombian state through CONARE, valid for one to three years with full work authorization.
ColombiaM-Mercosur — Mercosur Agreement Migrant Visa (Visa M de Migrante Mercosur)
Available to nationals of Mercosur member or associated states under the Mercosur Residence Agreement, granting a two-year residence permit with open work authorization.
ColombiaM-SOCIO — Migrant Visa for Shareholders/Owners (Visa M de Socio o Accionista)
Migrant visa for foreign shareholders or owners holding a registered stake in a Colombian company, valid for three years and renewable.
ColombiaMigrant Internationalization Promotion Visa (Visa M de Promoción de Internacionalización)
Issued to foreign nationals with advanced degrees conducting productive, innovative, or research activities that promote Colombia's internationalization in priority fields.
ColombiaMigrant Visa for Investors (Visa M de Inversionista)
Migrant investor visa for foreign nationals placing registered capital in Colombian real estate or business, valid for three years and renewable.
ColombiaParent of Colombian National by Birth Migrant Visa (Visa M de Padre de Nacional Colombiano por Nacimiento)
Issued to foreign nationals who are parents of a person who is Colombian by birth, granting residence for one to three years.
ColombiaParent or Adopted Child of Colombian Migrant Visa (Visa M de Padre o Hijo Adoptivo de Colombiano)
Grants residence to foreign nationals who are parents of an adopted Colombian national or adopted children of a Colombian national.
ColombiaPartner/Business Owner Migrant Visa (Visa M de Socio o Propietario)
Granted to foreign nationals who own shares or hold a partnership interest in a Colombian company, valid for one to three years.
ColombiaPermanent Partner Migrant Visa (Visa M de Compañero Permanente)
Issued to foreign nationals in a recognized de facto union (unión marital de hecho) with a Colombian citizen, valid for one to three years.
ColombiaPermanent 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.
ColombiaR-PAZ — Special Resident Visa for Peace (Visa R Especial de Residente para la Paz)
Granted to former FARC-EP members who submitted to the Final Peace Agreement and transitioned to legality, certified by the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace.
ColombiaR-TPV — Venezuelan Temporary Protection Resident Visa (Visa R de Protección Temporal Venezolana)
Grants permanent residence to Venezuelan nationals who have held a PEP or PPT temporary protection permit for five cumulative years under Colombia's Temporary Protection Statute (ETPV).
ColombiaReligious 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.
ColombiaResident Visa (Visa R de Residente)
Permanent resident visa for foreign nationals who completed the required time on a Migrant visa or made a qualifying capital investment, valid indefinitely.
ColombiaResident 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).
ColombiaResident 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.
ColombiaSeasonal 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.
ColombiaStudent 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.
ColombiaTechnical Assistance Visa (Visa V de Asistencia Técnica)
Permits foreign professionals to provide temporary technical support, consulting, or specialized expertise to entities in Colombia.
ColombiaTourism Visitor Visa (Visa V de Turismo)
Permits foreign nationals to visit Colombia for tourism, leisure, and recreational purposes for up to one year.
ColombiaV-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.
ColombiaV-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.
ColombiaV-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.
ColombiaV-Medical — Medical Treatment Visa (Visa V de Tratamiento Médico)
Permits foreign nationals to enter Colombia for medical treatment, healthcare procedures, or therapeutic services.
ColombiaV-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.
ColombiaVisa 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.
ColombiaVisitor 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.
ColombiaVisitor Visa for Students (Visa V de Estudiante)
Temporary student visa for foreign nationals admitted to recognized Colombian educational institutions, valid for one year without work authorization.
ColombiaVolunteer/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.
ColombiaWork Internship Visa (Visa V de Práctica Laboral)
Issued to foreign nationals participating in work internships, residencies, or professional training programs with Colombian organizations.
ColombiaWork 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.
ColombiaWorker Migrant Visa (Visa M de Trabajador)
Issued to foreign nationals with an employment contract with a legal entity domiciled in Colombia, valid for one to three years with multiple entries.