Visa M - Padre, Madre o Hijo de Nacional Colombiano por Adopción
Colombia
Last updated: December 22, 2025
3 years
$240
30 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa is for people adopted by Colombian citizens. If you were legally adopted and the Colombian person now has Colombian citizenship through that adoption, you can get this visa. It lets you live in Colombia for 3 years. You can work any job you want. You can bring your spouse and children. You can leave and come back whenever you want. You don't need special permission to change jobs. Getting this visa is easier than work visas. You don't need a job offer. You just prove the family relationship, and you're done.
Key Benefits
- Work anywhere - any job, any company, no restrictions
- Bring spouse and children under 25
- Travel freely in and out of Colombia
- Change jobs whenever you want
- Get permission to work automatically (open work permit)
- Apply for permanent residency after 2 years
- Apply for citizenship after 5 more years
- Access to emergency healthcare
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Legally adopted by a Colombian citizen
- Have official adoption papers showing Colombian nationality
- Have birth certificate proving family relationship
- Under 25 and financially dependent (if child applicant)
- No major criminal record
- No previous visa problems
Financial Requirement
The Colombian adoptive parent must show they have enough money to support you. Show bank statements from the last 6 months. No minimum amount set, but show you can live for 3 years.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months remaining
- Birth certificateCertified copy proving biological relationship to adoptive parent
- Adoption papersOfficial document showing Colombian registration and person's Colombian citizenship by adoption
- Bank statementsLast 6 months from sponsoring parent
- LetterFrom Colombian parent requesting the visa
- PhotoPassport-style (3cm × 4cm, white background)
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.