What it is
The Worker (M) visa is for a foreigner formally employed by a company established in Colombia. It ties your stay to that employment relationship, and the employer plays an active sponsoring role in the application.
Time on this visa can count toward an eventual Resident (R) visa.
Who qualifies
- A signed employment contract with a company legally established in Colombia.
- A sponsorship/responsibility letter from the employer, including the company's tax and registration details and evidence it meets the income requirements for sponsoring.
- Proof your qualifications match the role (diplomas/professional credentials where relevant).
- Valid passport and health insurance valid in Colombia.
How long it takes
Validity: Up to 3 years (tied to the employment)
Processing: About 2–4 weeks after filing. Timelines depend on the Ministry's workload and whether they request additional documents — we monitor your file and respond fast to keep it moving.
Government fees
Government fees: ≈ US$52 study fee (paid when you file), plus an M-visa issuance fee of roughly US$230–350 once approved. These are paid by you directly to the Colombian government and are separate from our service fee.
Step by step
- 1Initial Zoom call — with you (and, where useful, your employer) to confirm the route.
- 2Data-gathering call — we coordinate the employer letter and your credential documents.
- 3You and the employer assemble the contract, company papers and your qualifications.
- 4We coordinate apostille and translation of any foreign diplomas or documents.
- 5Submission session — we file online with you and pay the study fee.
- 6We manage any Ministry clarification request.
- 7On approval you pay the issuance fee and we guide you through the e-visa and cédula.