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90 daysmultiple entry10-30d processingvalid 730donline

Short-stay entry for leisure, cultural activities, and sightseeing in Colombia.

Part of V (Visitor) visa category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Nationals from ~100+ countries are visa-exempt for up to 90 days (180 days per calendar year) and do not need this visa. Required by nationalities not on the visa-free list. Valid up to 2 years; cannot exceed 180 days total per calendar year inside Colombia. All visas are electronic (no passport stamp).

90 daysmultiple entry10-30d processingvalid 730donline

Short-term entry for commercial negotiations, investment planning, business meetings, or attending conferences in Colombia.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. For visa-exempt nationalities, no visa is needed for business visits under 90 days. For longer business presence with capital investment (100× SMMLV in a company), the M (Migrant) Business Visa applies instead.

1 dayssingle entry10-30d processingvalid 180donline

Visa for passengers transiting through Colombian international airports without entering Colombian territory.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Most passengers may transit without a visa for up to 24 hours. Certain nationalities require a transit visa. Must not leave the international zone of the airport.

90 daysmultiple entry10-30d processingvalid 730donline

Visa for foreigners entering Colombia to receive medical treatment, healthcare consultations, or medical procedures.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Required documentation includes proof of medical appointment/treatment in Colombia. Visa-exempt nationalities may enter for medical purposes without a visa for stays under 90 days.

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Dependent visa issued to the economically dependent immediate family of a principal V, M, or R visa holder.

Official standalone category on the Cancilleria visa catalogue ('Visa de beneficiario') under Resolucion 5477 de 2022. Beneficiaries are the spouse or permanent partner, children, and dependent parents of the principal visa holder. Validity mirrors the principal's visa; work authorization depends on the principal visa type (R and some M principals grant open work permits to beneficiaries).

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1095donline

Visa for foreign parents of Colombian nationals (by birth or adoption) or foreign children adopted by Colombian nationals.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Covers: foreign parent by birth of a Colombian national, and parent/child by adoption relationships. After 3 continuous years, may apply for R (Resident) visa.

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Visa for foreign spouses or permanent partners of Colombian citizens or Colombian residents.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Includes both legally married spouses and permanent/common-law partners. Open work permit included. After 3 continuous years on M-Marriage visa, holder may apply for R (Resident) visa. Automatically loses validity if absent from Colombia more than 6 consecutive months.

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Visa for foreigners enrolled in an educational institution in Colombia, including academic programs and language training.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Valid up to 2 years or for the duration of the academic program. Must maintain enrollment at a Colombian institution. Electronic visa with no passport stamp.

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Visa for foreigners practicing an independent profession or providing specialized expertise services in Colombia on a long-term basis.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Valid up to 3 years. Requires demonstration of professional expertise. Loses validity if absent from Colombia more than 6 consecutive months.

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Long-term visa for foreigners with a fixed-term or indefinite employment contract with a Colombian company or entity.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Valid up to 3 years, multiple entry. Automatically loses validity if holder remains outside Colombia for more than 6 consecutive months. After 2-5 years on M visa (depending on subcategory), holder may qualify for R (Resident) visa.

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Visa for foreign crew of vessels or aircraft working in Colombian jurisdictional waters or airspace.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022 ('Tripulante'). Grants a work permit limited to the crew activity. Crew of fishing vessels in the San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago are fee-exempt per the official cost schedule.

multiple entry5-30d processingvalid 365donline

Visa for foreigners performing seasonal agricultural work under programs established by Colombia's Ministry of Labour.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022 ('Trabajador agricola de temporada'). Grants a work permit limited to seasonal agricultural labour under Ministry of Labour programs.

multiple entry5-30d processingvalid 730donline

Visa for foreigners temporarily providing services in Colombia under a service or works-and-labour contract with a Colombian entity.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022 ('Prestador de servicios - obra o labor'). Work permit limited to the contracted service. Distinct from the M-Worker visa (fixed-term or indefinite employment contract) and the V-Technical Assistance visa.

90 daysmultiple entry10-30d processingvalid 730donline

Short-term visa for foreigners providing professional technical assistance or specialized services to Colombian entities.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. For temporary technical work. For long-term professional work, the M-Worker or M-Expertise visa applies.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1095donline

Visa for foreigners investing in or owning a share of a Colombian commercial company.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Minimum investment: 100× SMMLV in the company. For large-scale direct foreign investment, minimum is 650× SMMLV. After 3 continuous years on M visa, may qualify for R (Resident) visa.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1825donline

Visa for nationals of Andean Community (CAN) member states (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru) seeking to reside long-term in Colombia under the Andean Migratory Statute.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Facilitated pathway for CAN nationals under Decision 545 of the Andean Community on Free Mobility and Residence. Provides simplified documentation requirements and path to residency.

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Visa for foreigners with a stable periodic income from foreign sources (rental income, dividends, royalties, etc.) who wish to reside in Colombia.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. For foreigners with passive income from creditable sources (different from retirement pensions which have M-Pensionado). Income must be provably periodic. After 5 continuous years, may qualify for R (Resident) visa.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1095donline

Visa for advanced degree holders (master's or doctorate) in fields of national interest who contribute to Colombia's economic and technological development.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Created to attract highly skilled foreigners in priority sectors. Holder must have at least a master's degree. After 3 continuous years, may qualify for R (Resident) visa.

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Visa for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associate states seeking to reside long-term in Colombia.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Facilitated pathway for nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile under MERCOSUR free movement agreements. Colombia is a MERCOSUR associated state.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1095donline

Visa for foreigners making direct foreign investment in Colombian real estate.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Minimum investment: 350× SMMLV (~COP 612,816,750 / ~USD 161,300 at 2026 rates). After 3 continuous years on M visa, may qualify for R (Resident) visa. Automatically loses validity if holder remains outside Colombia more than 6 consecutive months.

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Visa for foreigners who have been granted refugee status by Colombia.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Issued after formal recognition of refugee status by Colombian authorities per Law 1997 of 2019 and international refugee conventions. Fee may be waived for humanitarian cases.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1095donline

Visa for foreigners receiving a stable pension or retirement income from a foreign source who wish to reside in Colombia.

Part of M (Migrant) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Minimum pension income requirement: 3× Colombia's SMMLV (~COP 5,252,715/month, ~USD 1,400/month at 2026 rates). Pension must be periodic and from a foreign source. After 5 continuous years, holder may apply for R (Resident) visa. Considered one of the more accessible retirement visas in Latin America. FBI background check may be required for US citizens.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 1825donline

Permanent residency visa for foreigners who have held a Colombian temporary/migrant visa and lived in Colombia continuously for the required number of years.

Part of R (Resident) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Residency accumulation periods vary by M-visa type: 2 years (CAN/MERCOSUR), 3 years (marriage, investment), 5 years (retirement, rentista, expertise). Application must be made at least 30 calendar days before visa expiration. R Visa renewed every 5 years. Expires if absent from Colombia more than 2 consecutive years. Official visa cost is USD 300 per the Cancilleria Qualified Resident's Visa page.

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Permanent residency visa granted directly to foreigners making a substantial direct foreign investment in Colombia.

Part of R (Resident) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Minimum investment: USD 100,000 (or equivalent in COP) in one's own name per the International Investments Statute. Grants immediate permanent residency - no need to first hold an M visa. R Visa must be renewed every 5 years. Expires if absent from Colombia for more than 2 consecutive years. Official total visa cost is USD 425 (includes ~USD 50 study fee) per the Cancilleria Resident Investor's Visa page; real-estate route requires min USD 200,000 while non-real-estate direct investment requires min USD 100,000.

multiple entry5-30d processingvalid 1825donline

Residency visa for foreigners who were formerly Colombian nationals by birth or adoption and who renounced Colombian nationality.

Part of R (Resident) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022 ('Residente - Renuncia a nacionalidad'). Grants permanent residency and an open work permit. R Visa is renewed every 5 years; expires if the holder is absent from Colombia for more than 2 continuous years.

multiple entry5-15d processingvalid 730donline

Visa granted to foreign officials, government representatives, and special categories as a diplomatic courtesy.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Granted at the discretion of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to accredited foreign officials and special diplomatic categories. Fee typically waived.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 730donline

Visa for foreigners who work remotely for foreign companies or clients, or who develop digital content or IT ventures of interest to Colombia, while living in Colombia.

Created under Resolución 5477 de 2022. For visa-exempt nationalities, no visa is needed for digital nomad activities under 90 days. Requires minimum monthly income of 3× Colombia's SMMLV (~USD 1,400/month at 2026 rates). Must have health insurance covering Colombia. Income requirement indexed annually to SMMLV. Cannot earn income from Colombian sources.

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Short-stay entry to attend or take part in business, cultural, academic, sporting, or artistic events, conventions, and congresses in Colombia.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022 ('Eventos'). For attendees, speakers, performers, or athletes at conventions and business/cultural/academic events. Any work permit is limited to the specific event. Visa-exempt nationalities may attend short events without a visa.

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 365donline

Visa for foreigners undertaking professional training or internship positions in Colombian organizations.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. For formal internship and professional training programs. Must have a sponsoring organization in Colombia.

multiple entry5-30d processingvalid 730donline

Visa for foreign journalists providing short-term news coverage in Colombia, or serving as a permanent correspondent of a foreign news outlet.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022. Covers two official subcategories: short-term journalistic coverage ('Cubrimiento periodistico') and permanent foreign press correspondent ('Corresponsal permanente'). Work permit limited to the accredited journalistic activity.

multiple entry5-30d processingvalid 730donline

Visa for foreigners coming to Colombia to exercise a religious ministry or to serve as missionaries.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolucion 5477 de 2022 ('Religioso'). Grants a work permit limited to religious ministry or missionary activity for a specific religious entity. A related V subcategory covers religious students and religious volunteers ('Estudiante o voluntario religioso').

multiple entry10-30d processingvalid 730donline

Visa for foreigners participating in development, human rights, or humanitarian projects in Colombia on a volunteer basis.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Requires sponsorship by a registered Colombian NGO or international organization. No salary may be received from Colombian sources.

365 daysmultiple entry10-30d processingvalid 365donline

Visa for young foreigners from countries with reciprocal working holiday agreements who wish to travel and work temporarily in Colombia.

Part of V (Visitor) category under Resolución 5477 de 2022. Available only to nationals of countries with bilateral working holiday agreements with Colombia. Age restrictions typically apply (18-30 years). Allows temporary employment to fund travel.