Colombia
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Whether you plan to live, work, invest, or retire in Colombia, our team provides structured immigration guidance across all visa categories. We manage your process end-to-end, ensuring legal accuracy, regulatory compliance, and a controlled, efficient application from start to finish.
TRANSPARENCY
Choose a visa type to see requirements and our services:
We handle your immigration process with legal and accounting support so you can focus on your trip, work or investment in Colombia.
For those planning to settle or start a business in Colombia.
Colombia’s Type M Migrant Visa is designed for foreigners with professional, economic, or family ties to the country. It’s ideal for those looking to live, work, invest, retire, or build a long-term life in Colombia.
This visa allows stays of up to three years and serves as a step toward permanent residency. It provides greater legal stability and integration for expats who meet the requirements.
We assist with:
- Eligibility assessment and application.
- Proof of income or family ties.
- Legal guidance for long-term migration.
Visa Service Directory
Find specific requirements for your stay in Colombia.
Migrant Visas in Colombia
The Colombian Migrant Visa (Type M) is intended for foreign nationals who plan to reside in Colombia on a medium- to long-term basis, supported by qualifying ties such as family, employment, investment, or other recognized grounds.
Depending on the category, Type M visas may be issued for up to three years and often function as the practical bridge to a future Resident Visa, provided the holder meets the legal time and continuity requirements.
Visa Purpose
Type M is designed for established connections to Colombia—such as economic participation, professional engagement, family links, or eligibility under specific regional agreements.
Residence Path
Migrant status can count as lawful residence time, which is why many applicants use it as the structured route toward a Resident Visa once the required period is completed.
Documentation
Requirements depend on the chosen category, but typically include a valid passport, evidence supporting eligibility, financial or income support, background checks, and—when applicable—apostilled documents and certified translations.
Common long-term profiles that may qualify for a Migrant Visa include:
Business or investment presence
For entrepreneurs and investors who formalize economic activity in Colombia—through a company, qualifying investment, or other recognized mechanisms.
Family-based residence
For applicants whose eligibility is grounded in a Colombian family relationship, including spouse/partner routes and parent-of-Colombian pathways.
Employment or independent income
For foreign nationals with formal Colombian employment or independent work arrangements supported by verifiable clients, contracts, and income evidence.
Retirement residence
For retirees with a stable pension or recurring income who intend to establish residence in Colombia under the retirement category.
Regional integration eligibility
For nationals of Mercosur or Andean Community member states who may access preferential pathways under applicable regional agreements.
Need Help Choosing the Right Health Insurance
for Your Colombian Visa?
- Clear guidance on health insurance coverage required by Colombian immigration authorities.
- Comparison of international health insurance options with worldwide or regional coverage.
- Visa-compliant insurance solutions to reduce the risk of application delays or rejections.
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Health Insurance Specialist
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Essential services required to complete your visa application process.
More Essential Services
Everything you need for your legal and expat life in Colombia
FBI Background Check from U.S.
FBI Check, Apostille & Translations
FBI Background Check
Fingerprinting (Bogota/Gen)
Salvoconducto Extension
Salvoconducto for Irregularity
U.S. Passport Renewal
Tourism Stamp Extension
Special Migratory Cert.
Migratory Mov. Correction
Migratory Mov. Certificate
Colombian Doc. Legalization
Washington D.C. Apostille
U.S. Apostille
Florida Apostille
Official Translations
Standard Paperwork Review
Basic Paperwork Review
Accountant Certificate
Real Property Record
National/Intl. Courier
Civil Marriage Celebration
Marriage Cert. Update (Med)
Foreign Marriage Registration
Prenuptial Agreement
Common-Law Marriage
Common-Law Cert. Update
