Colombian citizens moving to Kingdom of Spain
Colombians are a significant Spain migration source via Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative, and Highly Qualified Professional routes. Naturalisation after 2 years under the Ibero-American rule applies.
Tourist entry
Yes. Colombian nationals can enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa for tourism, typically up to 90 days. This does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
- Schengen Area
- Spanish ancestry eligibility
Consular processing: Bogotá
Routes with nationality-specific notes
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain)
Residence permit for remote workers and international freelancers under the Startup Law (Ley de Startups).
Colombian applicants enjoy visa-free tourist entry and frequent consular experience of Spanish-speaking applications. UGE-CE adjudication times are typically shorter for Colombian files. The Beckham regime favours Colombian remote workers servicing US clients in US dollars.
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Residence visa for financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals not planning to work in Spain.
Colombian NLV applicants benefit from tourist-visa-free entry to Spain which simplifies in-person consular appointments. IPREM-linked savings proof typically comes from Colombian bank statements combined with USD investment-account balances; all documents must be apostilled.
Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit
Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a Spanish employment contract, processed under the Law 14/2013 regime.
Colombian professionals use the HQP stream heavily in finance, consulting, and engineering. Shared language and the Convenio Iberoamericano social-security treaty simplify payroll setup; apostilled diplomas via the Colombian MEN take 2–4 weeks.
Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law.
Colombian entrepreneurs benefit from linguistic and cultural ease in Spain; shared trade associations often help on the ENISA evaluation. Apostilled company-formation documents from Colombia should be legalised via MEN and MRE before submission.
All Kingdom of Spain routes
Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025)
Residence-by-investment route announced to end on 3 April 2025; residual queries reference historical rules.
Spanish Student Visa
Study visa for courses longer than 90 days at recognised Spanish institutions.
Family reunification (Spain)
Residence permit for family members of Spanish residents; arreigo (settled-status) routes also available.
Frequently asked questions
Can Colombian citizens enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa?
Yes. Colombian nationals can enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa for tourism, typically up to 90 days. This does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which Kingdom of Spain visa routes are best suited to Colombian applicants?
Common general routes used by Colombian applicants include Digital Nomad Visa (Spain), Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit. Colombians are a significant Spain migration source via Digital Nomad, Non-Lucrative, and Highly Qualified Professional routes. Naturalisation after 2 years under the Ibero-American rule applies.
Where do Colombian applicants typically apply for a Kingdom of Spain visa?
Applications are typically processed at Bogotá. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Kingdom of Spain's immigration authority without a consular visit.