Colombia · Religious Worker Visa

Visa V Religioso

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology
3.3/10 diff
Moderate

Visa M Religioso para clérigos, misioneros y líderes religiosos vinculados a entidad de culto registrada ante el Ministe…

Min income
Processing
30+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Visa M Religioso para clérigos, misioneros y líderes religiosos vinculados a entidad de culto registrada ante el Ministerio del Interior (Ley 133/1994). Vigencia 3 años. Tras 5 años → visa R.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
30+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

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

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 Visa V Religioso?

Visa M Religioso para clérigos, misioneros y líderes religiosos vinculados a entidad de culto registrada ante el Ministerio del Interior (Ley 133/1994). Vigencia 3 años. Tras 5 años → visa R.

Can the Visa V Religioso 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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Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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