Colombia · Skilled Worker Visa

Temporary service provider

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
90+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
90+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18+
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Bogotá
Single (monthly)€844
Family (monthly)€1,778
Rent 1BR (center)€444
Groceries€211
Transport pass€51
Medellín
Single (monthly)€711
Family (monthly)€1,556
Rent 1BR (center)€400
Groceries€178
Transport pass€43
Cartagena
Single (monthly)€622
Family (monthly)€1,333
Rent 1BR (center)€333
Groceries€156
Transport pass€37
Bogota
Single (monthly)€617
Family (monthly)€1,323
Rent 1BR (center)€234
Groceries€154
Transport pass€37
Medellin
Single (monthly)€617
Family (monthly)€1,323
Rent 1BR (center)€234
Groceries€154
Transport pass€37

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Temporary service provider?

The Temporary service provider is an immigration pathway offered by Colombia. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Temporary service provider lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Colombia?

Yes. Colombia offers 9 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Colombia country page.

What is the cost of living in Colombia?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Bogotá: €844/mo; Medellín: €711/mo; Cartagena: €622/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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