This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For visa-related questions or legal matters, always consult with a qualified immigration lawyer. Below each of our FAQ Visa pages, you will find a contact link to an immigration lawyer that either we, our family, or our friends have personally used for visa and legal matters abroad.
DIGITAL NOMAD VISA
Visa Type:
- Visitor Visa (Type V)
- Visa V – Digital Nomad
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be a remote worker, freelancer, employee, or entrepreneur working for a foreign company, own your own business abroad, or conduct business remotely.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Earn at least three times the Colombian legal monthly minimum wage (approx. $1,015 USD per month). Due to currency rate changes and constant changes in wages in Colombia, it is recommended you earn a minimum salary of $1,200 USD per month.*
Although $1,200 USD meets the minimum income requirements for a DNV, it is recommended you earn at least $2,500-$3,000 per month for living expenses and emergency savings while living abroad.
Employment Verification:
- Submit an employment contract, work-for-hire agreement, or letter from a foreign employer.
- Business owners and entrepreneurs must provide business documents and financial statements.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).
- Recent passport-size photo.
- Proof of income (bank statements, pay stubs, or contracts).
- Health insurance covering your stay in Colombia. We use this GENKI (click here)
- Motivation letter explaining your remote work/business activities and why you want a DNV to stay in Colombia.
Fees:
- Application fee: $55-$60 USD*
- Visa issuance fee: $175-180 USD*
- Lawyer Fee: $200 – $600 USD.
*depending on USD/COP exchange rate
Processing Time:
30-45 Calendar Days. If there are any issues with your application, you will be notified via e-mail if additional documents or information is requested.
Personal Experience. My DNV processing time was 36 days with a request for additional information. I had to resubmit my “motivational letter” on why I wanted to live in Colombia and my business activities. (Think 5 paragraph essay for this.)
Validity & Restrictions:
- Valid for up to 2 years.
It has been reported many expats are approved for only 10-18 months that earn less than $3,000 USD per month, with higher earning expats and business owners or entrepreneurs receiving the full 24 months.
Additional Notes:
· Visa requirements and fees are subject to change.
· Always check with the official Colombian consulate or immigration website for the latest updates.
Source: Capital M Law Firm Colombia
INVESTOR VISA
Visa Type:
· Migrant Visa (Type M)
a) Category 6 (M-6) – Business Investment. This visa is for foreigners who invest in a new or existing business in Colombia.
b) Category 10 (M-10) – Real Estate Investment. This visa is for foreigners who invest in real estate in Colombia.
Eligibility Requirements:
- To obtain a Colombian Migrant Visa for Business Investment (M-6), you must invest a minimum of 100 times the Colombian minimum monthly wage ($COP 142,350,00 or approximately $35,000 USD) in a new or existing business.
- To obtain a Colombian Migrant Visa (Type M) for real estate investment (M-10), you need to invest a minimum of 350 times the current minimum monthly wage ($COP 498,225,000 or approximately $120,000 USD) in Colombian real estate.
Validity & Restrictions:
· The M-6 and M-10 Visa are valid for a period of up to three (3) years, which then can be renewed and offer a pathway towards citizenship within 5 years if all conditions are met and maintained.
a) The M-6 visa allows you to live and work in Colombia, but the work permit is specifically for the company you are associated with as a partner, shareholder, or owner. You cannot work for another company while holding this visa.
b) The M-10 visa is designed for foreign nationals who invest in real estate in Colombia, allowing them to live in the country based on their investment. This visa does not provide the right to work in Colombia. *
*You cannot start an Airbnb or rental business under this visa. You ARE allowed to rent your personal property as a homeowner for passive income, but you are NOT allowed to operate your personal home as a business with management or staff.
MARRIAGE VISA
Visa Type:
- Migrant Visa (Type M)
- Category 1 (M-1) – Marriage visa. This visa is a temporary visa for foreigners who are married to a Colombian citizen or in a civil union with a Colombian citizen.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be a foreigner married to a Colombian national (or in a recognized permanent partnership).
- Same-sex couples are also eligible if they are legally married or in a registered civil union.
Validity & Restrictions:
- The M-1 visa is valid for up to three years.
- After two years with the M-1 visa, you can apply for a resident (R) visa.
- The M-1 visa allows you to stay, work, and study in Colombia.
- You must stay in Colombia for a minimum of a180 days per year.
STUDENT VISA
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
WORK VISA
RESIDENT VISA
– Business, Immigration, Real Estate, Trademarks, Visa.
– Business, Contracts, Criminal, Family, Immigration, Litigation, Real Estate, Trademarks, Visas
TEMPORARY VISA
– Business, Immigration, Real Estate, Trademarks, Visa.
– Business, Contracts, Criminal, Family, Immigration, Litigation, Real Estate, Trademarks, Visas
THE GOLDEN VISA
Colombia does not have a formal “Golden Visa” program like what Spain, Portugal, or Greece famously offered (temporarily) in recent years — which typically offered residency or citizenship in exchange for a large investment in real estate or the economy.
However, Colombia does have investment-based visas that functions similarly to a Golden Visa, offering residency to foreign investors under specific conditions, which then can lead to citizenship within 5 years. (2 if married to a Colombian citizen).
LAWYERS IN COLOMBIA
– Business, Immigration, Real Estate, Trademarks, Visas.
– Business, Contracts, Criminal, Family, Immigration, Litigation, Real Estate, Trademarks, Visas.
