Services
Colombian Immigration Services
From your first visa to the Resident (R) visa and citizenship — our bilingual attorneys handle the full immigration journey for foreign nationals relocating to Colombia.
What We Do
Immigration legal services for foreign nationals in Colombia
Colombian immigration law covers a wide range of visa categories, residency pathways, and legal processes — and the requirements shift regularly. Our attorneys stay current on the rules so your application reflects what's actually required today, not what was accurate two years ago.
We handle the full picture: getting you into the right visa category, managing your application and government correspondence, guiding you toward the Resident (R) visa, and handling the legal side of property purchases or investments when that's part of your plan.
Everything we do is available virtually. You don't need to be in Colombia to get started.
Colombian Visas
Every Colombian visa category
We manage applications for all major Colombian visa categories. Whether you're retiring, working remotely, investing, marrying a Colombian national, or coming as a student — we identify the right visa, prepare the documentation, and file the application.
Colombia Retirement Visa (M-11)
For foreigners with pension or qualifying passive income. Income threshold: ~3× Colombian minimum wage (~USD $1,625/month at 2026 rates).
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Colombia Investor Visa
For foreigners who have made a qualifying investment in Colombian real estate, business, or financial instruments. Threshold: 350× the monthly minimum wage (~USD $190,000 in 2026).
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Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
For remote workers employed by foreign companies or freelancing for foreign clients. One of the most straightforward categories — no Colombian income required.
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Colombia Marriage Visa
For foreigners in a registered civil or religious marriage with a Colombian national. Provides a fast track to the Resident (R) visa (2 years vs. the standard 5).
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Colombia Work Visa
For foreigners working for a Colombian employer or company. Requires a formal job offer or contract.
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Colombian Student Visa
For foreigners enrolled in accredited Colombian academic institutions for programs of 6 months or longer.
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Colombia Visitor Visa
For stays beyond the standard 90-day tourist entry or for nationalities that require a visa in advance.
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Colombia Parent Visa
For foreign parents of Colombian nationals or Colombian Resident (R) visa holders.
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Colombia Transit Visa
For travelers transiting through Colombian airports who need visa documentation.
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Colombia Visa Extension
For extending an existing Migrant or Tourist visa.
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Other Services
Residency, citizenship, real estate, and U.S. visas
Resident (R) Visa
After holding a qualifying Migrant (M) visa for the required period, you become eligible for Colombia's Resident (R) visa — the highest category of long-term legal status short of citizenship. It is renewable every 5 years and grants full freedom of movement.
Qualifying pathways: Retirement, Investment, or Work visa for 5 years, or Marriage visa for 2 years.
Learn about the Resident (R) VisaColombian Citizenship
Colombia's citizenship-by-naturalization process is among the most accessible in Latin America. The standard requirement is 5 years of continuous residency on the Resident (R) visa, reduced to 2 years for spouses of Colombian nationals. We manage the full application: documentation, the required Spanish proficiency and culture exam, and filing.
Learn about CitizenshipReal Estate & Investment Legal Services
Foreigners can purchase property in Colombia with few restrictions — but the process involves legal steps most buyers aren't prepared for. Our attorneys provide:
U.S. Visa Services
We also assist Colombian nationals and their international partners with certain U.S. family-based visa processes:
Who We Work With
Common scenarios we handle
Retirees relocating to Colombia
You've decided Colombia is where you want to spend retirement. You need to understand the income requirements for the Retirement Visa, what documents you'll need from your home country, and how to eventually get to the Resident (R) visa. We manage all of it.
Remote workers and digital nomads
You work for a company or clients outside Colombia and want to live there legally. The Digital Nomad Visa was built for this. We handle the application and help you understand what living in Colombia means for your taxes and future residency options.
Foreign nationals investing in Colombian real estate
You're buying an apartment in Medellín or a farm in the coffee region and want both the legal purchase handled correctly and the Investment Visa paperwork sorted. Our attorneys cover both tracks.
Couples with one Colombian partner
Whether you're a U.S. citizen engaged to a Colombian national, or a Colombian national married to a European — we handle both the Colombian residency side and the U.S. visa process where applicable.
Business owners and entrepreneurs
You're starting a business in Colombia or employing local staff and need to understand which visa category applies, how to structure your legal presence, and what your path to residency looks like.
Long-term expats ready for residency or citizenship
You've been living in Colombia for years and it's time to formalize your status. Whether that's converting to an R visa, applying for naturalization, or catching up on compliance, we handle it.
Why Clients Choose Us
What working with a law firm actually gets you
Legal advice, not just form filing
Our attorneys analyze your specific situation and tell you which path makes sense before you spend a peso on applications.
Someone to handle government correspondence
When Migración Colombia has questions, your attorney responds. You don't navigate that alone.
Document review before submission
Apostilles, translations, and eligibility gaps are caught before they cause a rejection.
Bilingual support, start to finish
Everything in English and Spanish — no relying on Google Translate for legally significant documents.
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FAQ
Common questions about our services
Do you handle all Colombian visa types?
We handle all major Colombian Migrant (M) and Resident (R) visa categories, including Retirement, Investment, Digital Nomad, Marriage, Work, Student, and Visitor visas. We also assist with visa extensions and transitions between categories. If you're unsure which category applies to your situation, the consultation is the right starting point.
How do I know which visa I qualify for?
That's what the consultation is for. We review your income, employment, investment status, family situation, and goals — and tell you which visa fits and what it requires. Many people come in assuming one category applies and learn there's a better option.
Can I apply for a Colombian visa from outside Colombia?
Yes. Most Colombian visa applications are filed through the online Cancillería portal and do not require you to be physically present in Colombia at the time of application. You will eventually need to enter Colombia to register your visa and obtain your Cédula de Extranjería.
How long does a Colombian visa application take?
Processing times vary by visa category and current government workload. Most applications receive a decision within 5 to 30 business days. We provide realistic timelines during the consultation based on current conditions.
Do you work with clients from any country?
Yes. We work with clients from more than 40 countries. Most are from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and other Western countries — but we assist foreign nationals from any country eligible for Colombian visas.
Do I need to speak Spanish to work with you?
No. All attorney communication, document preparation, and client-facing work is available in English. We are a fully bilingual firm.
What happens after my visa is approved?
We walk you through what comes next: arriving in Colombia, presenting your visa at Migración Colombia to register it, and obtaining your Cédula de Extranjería. We also help you plan for renewal timing, the path to the Resident (R) visa, and any follow-up legal work.
Do you offer ongoing legal support after the initial visa?
Yes. Many of our clients work with us across multiple years — first for the initial visa, then for renewals, then for the Resident (R) visa, and eventually for citizenship. We maintain client files and can pick up where we left off when it's time for the next step.
Not sure where to start?
Schedule a consultation and talk to an attorney. We'll tell you which visa applies to your situation, what it requires, and what the process looks like — before you commit to anything.
