Parent of Colombian National by Adoption
Colombia
Last updated: December 22, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$250
2-5 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Colombia with your adopted Colombian child. You get it if you legally adopted a Colombian citizen. The visa allows you to work, bring family members, and build a life in Colombia with your child. The visa gives you real residency—not just a visitor status. You can work any job you want without needing permission from an employer. You can renew it to stay longer.
Key Benefits
- Work any legal job without restrictions
- Bring spouse or partner
- Bring children under 25 who depend on you
- Access to healthcare with insurance
- Travel freely in and out of Colombia
- Path to permanent residency after 2 years
- Path to Colombian citizenship after 4 years total
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be foreign national (not Colombian)
- Must be legal parent of Colombian citizen by adoption
- No serious criminal convictions (especially crimes involving children)
- Must demonstrate income to support yourself and child
- Adopted child must recognize you as parent or sponsor you
Financial Requirement
Show 6 months of bank statements. Need enough income to live in Colombia (approximately $800+ per month). No specific minimum stated—government verifies you can support yourself.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be currently valid
- Birth certificate of adopted childLegal proof of parent-child relationship
- ICBF adoption verification letterProof from Colombian government that child is Colombian citizen by adoption
- Family authorization letterSigned letter from child or guardians stating they want you in Colombia
- Bank statements6 months of statements showing income and account balance
- Recent photograph3 cm wide × 4 cm tall, white background
- Proof of legal entry to ColombiaCopy of entry stamp in passport
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.