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Residency · AmericasColombia Investor Visa
A Migrant (M) visa of up to three years for foreigners who invest at least 350 monthly minimum wages in Colombian property, or more than 650 in a business, leading to a Resident visa after five years.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Colombia Investor VisaRoute to citizenshipThe visa gives no right to Colombian nationality, which is decided under Colombia's ordinary naturalisation rules.
- What does your family invest?
- Property of at least 350 monthly minimum wages (COP 612,816,750 in 2026, about USD 189,270 on 7 Nov 2026), or more than 650 in foreign direct investment.
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Real estate of at least 350 SMMLV (COP 612,816,750 at the 2026 minimum wage set by Decree 1469 of 2025; about USD 189,270 at the 7 Nov 2026 official rate), or foreign direct investment of more than 650 SMMLV (COP 1,138,088,250).Full details below - What is additional?
- Government feesVisa study fee USD 56 and M visa issue fee USD 204 (USD 260 in all). A later R visa costs USD 56 plus USD 183.
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- The M visa lapses after more than 180 continuous days outside Colombia; the R visa after more than two years outside.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Colombia's Migrant (M) visa for investors is set by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Resolution 5477 of 2022. The investment must be registered with the Banco de la República.
Investors qualify with real estate of at least 350 legal monthly minimum wages (SMMLV), which is COP 612,816,750 in 2026, or foreign direct investment of more than 650 SMMLV, COP 1,138,088,250.
The M visa is valid for up to three years. After five years on an M visa, holders can apply for a Resident (R) visa, which is transferred to a new passport every five years.
The holder can include a spouse or permanent partner and financially dependent children under 25.
Path to citizenship
Ordinary naturalisation rules only
The visa gives no right to Colombian nationality, which is decided under Colombia's ordinary naturalisation rules.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below COP 612,816,750, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Real estate investment or foreign direct investment, registered with the Banco de la República.
- Minimum investment
- Real estate of at least 350 SMMLV (COP 612,816,750 at the 2026 minimum wage set by Decree 1469 of 2025; about USD 189,270 at the 7 Nov 2026 official rate), or foreign direct investment of more than 650 SMMLV (COP 1,138,088,250).
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse or permanent partner, and financially dependent children under 25.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
The government has not yet published an application process for this programme.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- COP 612,816,750≈ US$189,300 · €171,300 · £143,100
- Real estate (minimum, 350 SMMLV)
- Known total so far
- COP 613,658,586≈ US$189,500 · €171,500 · £143,300
- 4 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Real estate (minimum, 350 SMMLV)
- COP 612,816,750≈ US$189,300 · €171,300 · £143,100
Government & due diligence fees
- M visa study and issue fees
- USD 260≈ €240 · £200
- Government fees
- Visa study fee USD 56 and M visa issue fee USD 204 (USD 260 in all). A later R visa costs USD 56 plus USD 183.
- Estimated additional costs
- Visa study fee USD 56 and M visa issue fee USD 204 (USD 260 in all); a later R visa costs USD 56 plus USD 183.
- To be confirmed
- Due diligence fees · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- The M visa lapses after more than 180 continuous days outside Colombia; the R visa after more than two years outside.
- Renewal requirements
- The M visa is valid for up to three years. After five years on an M visa, holders can apply for an R visa, which is transferred every five years.
- Potential route to citizenship
- The visa gives no right to Colombian nationality, which is decided under Colombia's ordinary naturalisation rules.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
- Published thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependant charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombia (Visa and Immigration Office)
- Legal basis
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Resolution 5477 of 2022; visa fees set by Resolution 3969 of 2026; minimum wage set by Decree 1469 of 2025.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invest for a Colombia investor visa?
Real estate of at least 350 monthly minimum wages, COP 612,816,750 in 2026 (about USD 189,270), or foreign direct investment of more than 650, COP 1,138,088,250.
Can my family join me?
Yes. A spouse or permanent partner and financially dependent children under 25 can be included.
How long can I be away from Colombia?
The M visa lapses after more than 180 continuous days outside Colombia. The Resident visa lapses after more than two years away.
What is the minimum investment for Colombia Investor Visa?
Real estate of at least 350 SMMLV (COP 612,816,750 at the 2026 minimum wage set by Decree 1469 of 2025; about USD 189,270 at the 7 Nov 2026 official rate), or foreign direct investment of more than 650 SMMLV (COP 1,138,088,250).
Can my family be included?
Spouse or permanent partner, and financially dependent children under 25.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Colombia Investor Visa?
The M visa lapses after more than 180 continuous days outside Colombia; the R visa after more than two years outside.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Colombia Investor Visa lead to citizenship?
The visa gives no right to Colombian nationality, which is decided under Colombia's ordinary naturalisation rules.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
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