A flat service fee per visa covers your 2–3 consultations, document review, apostille & translation coordination and online filing. Government fees are paid separately to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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| Visa | Type | Validity | Processing | Service fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Remote employees, freelancers and online business owners with foreign income. |
V | Up to 2 years | About 2–4 weeks (15–30 business days) after filing | $650 |
| Visitor / Tourism Visa Visitors who want more than the 90-day stamp without committing to residency. |
V | Up to 2 years (stay limits apply) | Typically 5–30 business days after filing | $550 |
| Spouse / Partner Visa People married to, or in a registered permanent union with, a Colombian. |
M | Up to 3 years | About 2–4 weeks after filing | $850 |
| Pension / Retirement Visa Retirees with a government or private pension paid from abroad. |
M | Up to 3 years | About 2–4 weeks after filing | $800 |
| Work Visa Professionals hired by a company established in Colombia. |
M | Up to 3 years (tied to the employment) | About 2–4 weeks after filing | $900 |
| Independent Professional Visa Licensed professionals and self-employed people serving the Colombian market. |
M | Up to 3 years | About 2–4 weeks after filing | $900 |
| Business Owner / Investor Visa Entrepreneurs and investors putting capital into a Colombian business. |
M | Up to 3 years | About 3–6 weeks after filing | $1,200 |
| Real Estate Investor Visa Buyers investing in Colombian real estate above the legal threshold. |
M | Up to 3 years | About 3–6 weeks after filing | $1,200 |
| Student Visa Students enrolled in school, undergraduate or recognised programs in Colombia. |
M | Tied to the study program (commonly up to 3 years) | About 2–4 weeks after filing | $700 |
| Resident Visa (Type R) People who have accumulated qualifying M-visa time, parents of Colombians, ex-nationals, or large foreign investors. |
R | 5 years (renewable); near-permanent status | About 3–6 weeks after filing | $1,400 |
Income and investment thresholds in Colombia are set as multiples of the monthly minimum wage (SMMLV), which rose to COP 1,750,905 for 2026. The multiples are fixed in law; the USD figures shown are converted at about 3,600 COP per US$1 and shift with the exchange rate, so we confirm the exact amount for your case at consultation.
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