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Colombia M Visa - Investor

19 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary establishment through qualifying registered foreign direct investment or personally owned Colombian real estate.

Route type
Investment
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryTemporary establishment through qualifying registered foreign direct investment or personally owned Colombian real estate.
  • Health Coverage RequiredColombian health coverage or a qualifying health policy is required.
  • Investment Maintenance RequiredThe qualifying investment or property must be maintained during the visa.
  • Investment Registered In Applicant NameThe investment must be registered in the applicant's name.
  • Three Month Financial HistoryBank statements for the previous three months must show means to remain in Colombia.
  • Foreign Direct Investment Smlmv MinThe foreign direct investment alternative must exceed 650 SMLMV.
  • Real Estate Value Smlmv MinThe real-estate alternative requires property worth at least 350 SMLMV.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Property Exclusive OwnershipFor the real-estate alternative, title must be exclusively in the applicant's name.
Also stated by the source
  • Absence Measurement DaysThe continuous-absence rule is measured within each 365-day period.
  • Beneficiaries AllowedThe main holder may request beneficiary visas for qualifying dependent family members.
  • Continuous Absence Days MaxThe visa terminates after more than 180 continuous days outside Colombia in each 365-day period.
  • Official Category NameThe official inventory names the category Inversionista.
  • R Accumulation YearsThe category may qualify for R accumulation after five years.
  • Temporary EstablishmentA Migrant M visa is for a foreign national seeking to establish temporarily in Colombia.
  • Visa TypeThe official inventory classifies this route as a Migrant M visa.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa Validity Years MaxA Migrant M visa may be valid for up to three years, subject to the category-specific rule.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Colombia?
The official source states: Temporary establishment through qualifying registered foreign direct investment or personally owned Colombian real estate.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official cancilleria.gov.co page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source cancilleria.gov.coLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Colombia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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