Nigerian citizens moving to Republic of Colombia
Nigerian nationals typically move to Republic of Colombia through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 6 Colombia routes — 6 can be started without a job offer, and 4 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Nigerian nationals require a visa to enter Republic of Colombia, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Republic of Colombia consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Nigerian citizens
Of the 6 Republic of Colombia routes we cover, 6 can be started without an employer sponsor and 4 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Republic of Colombia routes open to Nigerian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Visa V (Visitante)
The Visitor (V) visa for temporary stays in Colombia where the holder has no intention of establishing domicile in the country.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Visa V Nomadas Digitales
The digital-nomad subcategory of the Visa V, for remote workers and digital entrepreneurs serving foreign companies or clients from Colombia.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Visa M (Migrante)
The Migrant (M) visa - the establishment-intent category whose continuous holding accrues toward a Resident (R) visa in Colombia.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario
The Migrant (M) visa for foreign investors and business owners or partners in a Colombian company.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Visa M Conyuge o Companero de Nacional
The Migrant (M) visa for the spouse or permanent partner of a Colombian national.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Visa R (Residente)
The Resident (R) visa - Colombia's permanent-residence category, granting an open work permit and the right to settle.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Nigerian citizens enter Republic of Colombia without a visa?+
No. Nigerian nationals require a visa to enter Republic of Colombia, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Republic of Colombia visa routes are best suited to Nigerian applicants?+
Nigerian nationals typically move to Republic of Colombia through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Nigerian applicants typically apply for a Republic of Colombia visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Republic of Colombia consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Republic of Colombia's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Nigerian citizens need a job offer to move to Republic of Colombia?+
Not necessarily. 6 of the 6 Republic of Colombia routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Nigerian citizens get permanent residence in Republic of Colombia?+
Yes. 4 of the 6 Republic of Colombia routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.