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title: Colombia Visa Options
description: Explore visa options for Colombia, including requirements, process, and key costs.
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🇨🇴 COLOMBIA VISA HUB

Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.

Official immigration authority

Migración Colombia

Apply on official site → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

Visa fit wizard

WHICH COLOMBIA VISA FITS ME?

Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision.

17 route(s)
Main goalVisit / tourismStudyWork for an employerRemote work / freelanceJoin family or spouseBusiness / investmentPermanent residenceHighest educationNo formal credentialHigh schoolDiploma / vocationalBachelor or higher
I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence

Search pathways across all countries → [/tools/pathway-finder/]

Match 1Work68% fit

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (V)

## Who is the Digital Nomad Visa (V) for in Colombia?

Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa is designed for remote workers.

## What are the eligibility requirements?

Applicants must earn at least

Read guide → [/visas/colombia/digital-nomad/]

Why it fits

 * Matches your work for an employer goal.
 * Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

Check carefully

 * This route is not primarily a PR pathway.

Match 2Work62% fit

WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA

Work visas require a job offer from a sponsoring employer. Many lead to permanent residency and allow family members to join you.

Read guide → [/visas/colombia/work-employment/]

Why it fits

 * Matches your work for an employer goal.
 * Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
 * Education looks compatible: Often bachelor's or recognised vocational equivalent.

Check carefully

 * This route usually needs a qualifying job offer.

Match 3Business58% fit

BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA

Business / investor visas reward applicants who start a business or invest at qualifying levels. Most lead to permanent residency on meeting programme milestones.

Read guide → [/visas/colombia/business-investor/]

Why it fits

 * Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
 * Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

Check carefully

 * Confirm all official requirements before applying.

Match 4Work56% fit

MIGRANT — WORKER (M)

## Who is the Migrant, Worker (M) for in Colombia?

Colombia's M-Worker visa is essential for foreign workers with a job offer from a Colombian employer.

## Who qualifies for the M-Worker vi

Read guide → [/visas/colombia/m-work/]

Why it fits

 * Matches your work for an employer goal.
 * Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
 * Education looks compatible: Role-dependent.

Check carefully

 * This route usually needs a qualifying job offer.

BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA

Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa)

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/business-investor/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA

Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/family-spouse/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

MIGRANT — SPOUSE / PARTNER (M)

Family · 5-10 working days

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/m-spouse/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas]

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (V - NOMADA DIGITAL)

Migration · 2-4 weeks /,

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/digital-nomad-visa-v-nomada-digital/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

INVESTOR VISA (M-5)

Migration · 4-8 weeks /,

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/investor-visa-m-5/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

MIGRANT VISA (M) - WORKER

Migration · 2-6 weeks /,

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/migrant-visa-m-worker/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

RETIREMENT VISA (M-3)

Migration · 2-4 weeks /,

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/retirement-visa-m-3/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

VISITOR VISA (V) - GENERAL

Migration · 1-3 weeks /,

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/visitor-visa-v-general/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT

Residency · 4-12 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/permanent-residency/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

RESIDENT VISA (R)

Residency · 5-10 working days

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/r-resident/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas]

MIGRANT — STUDENT (M)

Student · 5-10 working days

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/m-student/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas]

STUDENT VISA

Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/student/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

TOURIST / VISITOR VISA

Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission)

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/tourist-visitor/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]

TOURIST VISA / VISA EXEMPTION

Tourist · 5-10 days

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/tourist-visa/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas]

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (V)

Work · 5-10 working days

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/digital-nomad/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas]

MIGRANT — WORKER (M)

Work · 5-10 working days

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/m-work/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas]

WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA

Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required

Read full guide → [/visas/colombia/work-employment/]Apply on Migración Colombia → [https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/]
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 * Colombia laws [/laws/colombia/]
 * Colombia scam alerts [/scam-alerts/colombia/]

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