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Colombian citizenship — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Work experience2+ years
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€186

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 5 years.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.icbf.gov.co/cargues/avance/compilacion/docs/ley_2332_2023.htm.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Sources & verification

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

Years to citizenship

“Los extranjeros a que se refiere el literal a) y b) del numeral 2 del artículo 96 de la Constitución Política deberán estar domiciliados en el país por un periodo mínimo de cinco (5) años de forma continua, estos inmediatamente anteriores a la fecha de presentación de la solicitud.”

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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 2026-06-09.

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