Am I eligible for this visa?

If you have held one or more Migrant (M) visas for the legally required duration, you may apply for a Resident visa based on accumulated time.

How long do I need to accumulate to apply for this visa?

The amount of time required to be eligible for the Resident visa varies depending on the visa category, see below:

| Type and Category of Visa | Minimum Required Period of Stay as Visa Holder |

| M Spouse of a Colombian national | 3 years |

| M Mother or father of a Colombian national by adoption | 2 years |

| M Mother or father of a Colombian national by birth | 2 years |

| M Mercosur Migrant | 2 years |

| M Andean Migrant | 2 years |

| M Stateless Migrant | 2 years |

| M Permanent Partner of a Colombian national | 5 years |

| M Refugee | 5 years |

| M Worker | 5 years |

| M Partner or Owner | 5 years |

| M Independent Professional | 5 years |

| M Pensioner | 5 years |

| M Promotion of Internationalization | 5 years |

| M Investor | 5 years |

| R Beneficiary | 5 years |

According to to current Visas decree, the previous accumulated visas must have continuity of time.

Continuity of time: Paragraph 2 of Article 90, Resolution 5477, 2022: “For the purposes of calculating accumulated time, there will be continuity of time when a visa has been granted before the expiration of the previous visa. The salvoconducto does not constitute a factor of continuity for the calculation of accumulated time."

What are its benefits and restrictions?

Five years validity - renewable

It allows you to live and work in Colombia for up to five years. Every five years you will have to do a visa transfer.

This visa admits beneficiaries

It allows you to bring your Spouse and children under 25 as beneficiaries once your visa gets approved.

Open work permit

It allows you to work in Colombia and perform any legal activity.

What do I need to apply?

1. Previous visas

Provide digital copies of all visas you've held while in Colombia, ensuring they were valid throughout their intended periods.

2. Certificate of Migratory Movements

You must obtain a certificate from Migración Colombia detailing your immigration movements. You can request it here.

3. Visa Application Letter

In this application letter, you must explain your sources of income, what you do for a living in Colombia, and explain how the circumstances that led to the approval of the previous visas still remain. For example, if you accrued time with a Marriage visa, you’ll need to show that you are still married with a Colombian national.

4. Foreign ID card - Cédula de extranjería

Submit a copy of your foreign ID card (cédula de extranjería).

> [!NOTE] The Visa and Immigration Authority may also check to ensure the applicant is up to date with social security obligations.