🇨🇴 Colombia · General Residence

Qualified resident — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€262
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€429

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/qualified-residents-visa.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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