Colombian Visas

A Visitor Visa in Colombia (Type V) is for foreign nationals who intend to enter the country for short-term, temporary activities, without the intention of establishing permanent residency. It's the most common type of visa for tourists, business travelers, and individuals engaging in specific short-term endeavors.

A Migrant Visa in Colombia (Type M) is a visa category designed for foreign nationals who intend to establish medium to long-term residency in Colombia, but who are not yet eligible for permanent residency (a Type R visa). It serves as a crucial stepping stone towards obtaining a Resident Visa.

A Resident Visa in Colombia, also known as a Type R Visa, is designed for foreigners who intend to establish permanent residency in the country. It's considered the highest level of visa in Colombia, offering long-term stability and nearly the same rights as Colombian citizens, with the exception of certain electoral rights.

1. Certification that recognizes monthly payment of pension for no less than three (3) minimum monthly legal salaries in force issued by competent entity, or diplomatic or consular mission of the country where the foreigner obtained the pension accredited in Colombia.

2. Certification issued by a public/private entity, recognized by the respective government, specifying the income paid or paid in the name of the foreign visa applicant, whose amount may not be less than the equivalent of ten (10) monthly minimum legal wages • 1 MONTHLY MINIMUM LEGAL SALARY = COP $ 781.242 or USD $280 Exchange Rate $1 USD = COP$2.800 (March 2018).

1. Application letter followed by at least 3 certificates of experience in the corresponding trade or profession, and

2. Personal bank statements for the 6 months prior to the request. The applicant for this visa must prove average income of at least ten (10) minimum legal monthly salaries in force, which is equivalent to USD $2790 or COP $ 7.812.420.

The applicant must provide the accurate mercantile registration number, name, main place of business and tax identification number (TIN) of the company evidencing that the foreigner is a partner or owner of a duly incorporated and registered company, stating a registered paid-in capital or asset owned by the foreign visa applicant of no less than one hundred (100) monthly minimum legal salaries in force. If it is a stock company, he/she must attacha certificate concerning the capital structure signed by the fiscal auditor stating the value of the stock owned by the foreign applicant, which cannot be less than one hundred (100) monthly minimum legal salaries in force, which are equivalent to USD $27.900 or COP $ 78.124.200.

1. Communication issued by the International Exchange Department of the Banco de la República (Central Bank) evidencing the record of the direct foreign investment for the purchase of real estate under the name of the foreign visa applicant, for an amount exceeding three hundred and fifty (350) monthly minimum legal salaries in force, pursuant to the provisions of the general regime for foreign investment and exchange, or its additions or amendments, as well as other Colombian concordant regulations in force. * USD $97.655 or COP $ 273.434.700.

2. In addition to the foregoing, submit a certificate of ownership and liens issued by the corresponding Title Registration Office, issued less than one (1) month prior, evidencing that the applicant is the owner of a real estate property in the national territory for a value corresponding to the investment recorded, which should not be less than the amount referred to in this numeral

For The Resident Visa Application process we will need the Following information:

1. Requirements for Capital Investment - Communication issued by the Exchange Department of the Banco de la República evidencing the record of the foreign direct investment under the applicant’s name for an amount exceeding six hundred and fifty (650) monthly minimum legal salaries in force.

2. Scanned Copies of the first page of the passport where the personal information of each holder appears. 3. A copy of the page of the Passport that has the last entry to or exit from Colombia stamp, as the case may be. 4. Dully signed Power of Attorney * USD $181.360 or COP $ 507.807.300.

The foreigner with a RE visa is authorized to exercise any legal activity in the country, including those that are developed in accordance to a work contract. This visa will be granted and in no way contradicting the legal requirements established for the exercise of these activities in the national territory. In this case the duration of the RE visa will be indefinite, but the stamp should be renewed every 5 years. The allowed stay of the foreigner under the RE visa will be for the total amount of its duration. The foreigner who, having an RE visa, leaves the country for more than 2 continuous years will lose the right to it.