🇨🇴 Colombia · Naturalisation
Carta de Naturalización — Vía Estándar (5 años) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Proof of savings | €25 |
| Minimum investment | €13 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €482 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
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/en/nationality-0.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Proof of savings
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/nationality-0 · verified 2026-06-09
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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.