Migrant Business Owner
Colombia
Last updated: December 22, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$55-$271
30 days
Medium
About this Visa
This is a migrant visa for people who own a company in Colombia. You must invest a set minimum amount of money in a Colombian business. You can live in Colombia and work in your own company. You can also bring close family with you. Time on this visa can help you later get permanent residence.
Key Benefits
- Live in Colombia long term
- Work in your own company
- Bring your spouse or partner
- Bring dependent children
- Get a foreigner ID card in Colombia
- Use Colombian banks more easily
- Count time toward a permanent residence visa
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must own part of a Colombian company
- Your share must be worth at least 100 times the monthly minimum wage
- Company must be real and legal, not fake
- You must show where your money came from
- You must have no serious criminal record
- You must follow Colombian immigration rules and be honest in your application
Financial Requirement
You must invest at least 100 times the Colombian monthly minimum wage. This amount changes every year when the minimum wage changes. Money must go into a real Colombian company where you are an owner.
Documents
- Company registration paperProves the company exists in Colombia
- Proof of ownershipShows how many shares you own
- Proof of investmentBank papers and foreign investment registration
- Recent company recordsTax or bank papers, especially for renewals
- Criminal record certificateFrom your home or residence country, if asked
- Health insuranceShows you have medical cover in Colombia
- Marriage or birth certificatesFor spouse and children, if they apply with you
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.