🇨🇴 Colombia · General Residence
Visa R Residente — Vía Estándar (post 5 años visa M) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €444 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/tiempoacumulado.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/tiempoacumulado · verified 2026-06-23
Language level
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/tiempoacumulado · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/tiempoacumulado · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/tiempoacumulado · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/tiempoacumulado · verified 2026-06-23
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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.