Colombia · Skilled Worker Visa

Visa M Comunidad Andina — Trabajador Migrante Andino

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-25 · Our methodology

3/10 diff

Moderate

Visa para ciudadanos de Bolivia, Ecuador y Perú (Estados Miembros plenos de la CAN). Entrada con cédula nacional, sin pa…

Min income

—

Processing

30+ days

Path to PR

Yes

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

Visa para ciudadanos de Bolivia, Ecuador y Perú (Estados Miembros plenos de la CAN). Entrada con cédula nacional, sin pasaporte. Categorías: (a) desplazamiento individual, (b) empresa, (c) temporada, (d) fronterizo. Igualdad de trato laboral, reconocimiento de cotizaciones sociales (Decisión 583), reagrupación familiar simplificada. Naturalización 1 año (Ley 43/1993 Art. 4 — latinoamericanos por nacimiento).

At a Glance

Visa Duration

36 months

Processing Time

30+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Yes

Difficulty

3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18+
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	No
Passport Restrictions	Restricted to: BO, EC, PE

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	Yes
Time to Citizenship	3 years

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 Visa M Comunidad Andina — Trabajador Migrante Andino?

Can the Visa M Comunidad Andina — Trabajador Migrante Andino lead to permanent residency or citizenship?

Yes. Holders of this visa can work toward citizenship in approximately 3 years, subject to meeting residence and other conditions.

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

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

www.suin-juriscol.gov.co

Data last verified: 2026-06-25 · See our methodology

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