FAQ
Common questions.
How much do I need to invest for the Colombia golden visa?
The official page gives no set figure.
What can I invest in for the Colombia golden visa?
2 routes: property in your own name and foreign direct investment. You need only one.
How long do I need to spend in Colombia?
There is no set number of days. The visa ends by itself if you are out of Colombia for more than 180 days in a row within any 365 days from when it was issued.
Does the Colombia golden visa lead to permanent residence?
After 5 years holding the M investor visa you can apply for a resident (R) visa. The R visa must be renewed every 5 years and ends if you are away from Colombia for 2 years in a row.
How long does the Colombia golden visa last?
Up to 3 years. Yes. For a second visa you must show you kept the investment or the property for the whole time of the last visa.
How much does the Colombia golden visa cost?
USD 56 to study the application plus USD 279 for the visa (EUR 44 and EUR 191 in Europe and Cuba).
Who can apply for the Colombia golden visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. Foreign nationals who make a registered foreign direct investment in Colombia or buy property in their own name, and keep it while they hold the visa.
Can I bring my family?
A spouse or permanent partner, children up to 25 and children with a disability can get dependant visas if they rely on you financially.
How do I apply?
With the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) visa service, mostly online. You go to the Bogotá office only if the visa authority asks you by email.
Sources
- Colombia: Migrant visa for investors (cancilleria.gov.co)
- Colombia: how to apply (cancilleria.gov.co)
- Colombia: Cancillería visa costs and offices (cancilleria.gov.co)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.