Visitor Rentista
Colombia
Last updated: December 22, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$232
3-4 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa is for people who have steady passive income from outside Colombia. You don't work in Colombia—you live here on money from pensions, investments, or rental property. The Colombian government downgraded this visa in October 2022, so it's now temporary only. You can stay up to 2 years, but you cannot become a permanent resident. What you can do: Live in Colombia legally without working. Study if you want. Travel in and out freely. Bring your family with you. What you cannot do: Work for money in Colombia. Conduct any business. Become a permanent resident using this visa.
Key Benefits
- Live legally in Colombia for 2 years
- Travel freely in and out of Colombia
- Study at Colombian universities if visa lasts 90+ days
- Bring spouse/partner and children under 25
- Get an official Colombian ID card
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- No minimum age but minors need parental permission
- No maximum age
- No education requirement
- No Spanish language requirement
- No criminal record (sexual crimes against children = automatic permanent ban)
- Must have verifiable passive income of at least $3,730 per month
- No pending criminal investigations
Financial Requirement
You must have at least $3,730 per month (or COP 14,235,000) in passive income. Acceptable sources: pension or retirement payments, interest from bank accounts or loans, dividends from investments, rental property income, disability insurance payments. NOT acceptable: regular job salary, self-employment or freelance work, commissions or tips, business profits.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months of validity
- Bank statementsShowing 3+ months of your passive income
- Criminal background certificateFrom every country you've lived in during the past 3 years, official, translated to Spanish, certified with apostille
- Health insuranceCovers you in Colombia for your entire stay
- Income letterNotarized and signed explanation of your income source
- Digital photo3cm x 4cm, white background, color
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.