Migrant Business Investment Visa
Colombia
Last updated: December 22, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$425
30 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets foreign investors live in Colombia while running a business or owning property. You get a temporary residence permit for up to 3 years that you can renew. After 5 years, you can get permanent residency. After 10 years total, you can become a Colombian citizen. The visa is open to people from all countries with no restrictions. You need to invest a set amount of money in Colombia and register it officially. In return, you get the right to live, work, and bring your family.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions in your own business
- Bring spouse/partner and children under 25
- Access healthcare through mandatory insurance
- Travel freely in and out of Colombia
- Get permanent residency after 5 years
- Get Colombian citizenship after 10 years total
- Keep your other nationality (dual citizenship allowed)
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have required investment amount ready
- Must have clean criminal record
- Must get health insurance before approval
- Must invest in real business or real property, not fake company
- Must register investment officially with Colombia's central bank
- Cannot have spent more than 183 days in Colombia this year or become tax resident
Financial Requirement
Business owner: ~$37,000 USD. Property owner: ~$130,000 USD. Money must be invested and registered officially in Colombia.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for at least 6 more months
- Investment proofPapers from Colombia's central bank showing your investment is registered
- Property deed or business registrationOfficial documents showing what you own or what company you started
- Bank statementsLast 3 months showing you have enough money
- Criminal record certificateFrom your home country, officially stamped and approved for use in Colombia
- Health insurance proofProof of active insurance coverage
- Proof of investment originTax returns or business documents showing your investment is legitimate
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.