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Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario

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The Migrant (M) visa for foreign investors and business owners or partners in a Colombian company.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyGranted for up to three years and renewable while the investment or business is maintained; M time accrues toward the Resident (R) visa. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Cancilleria visa page.
Government fees
Indicative only - a study fee and an issuance fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Granted for up to three years and renewable while the investment or business is maintained; M time accrues toward the Resident (R) visa. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario for Republic of Colombia is an unsponsored Colombia immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Colombia government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

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What is the Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario in Republic of Colombia?

Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario is an unsponsored Colombia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a study fee and an issuance fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Cancilleria visa page; typical duration is Granted for up to three years and renewable while the investment or business is maintained; M time accrues toward the Resident (R) visa. Confirm current validity on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

Within the Migrant (M) type under Resolucion 5477 of 2022, Colombia offers subcategories for foreign investors and for partners or owners of a Colombian commercial company. The investor subcategory is for those who register direct foreign investment or acquire property in their own name and maintain it; the partner/owner subcategory is for those who incorporate, participate in or acquire paid-in capital of a Colombian company above a defined threshold in monthly minimum wages, and demonstrate the company is economically active. Because both sit within the Migrant type, the time held accrues toward a Resident (R) visa. The visa is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm whether the investor or the partner/owner subcategory fits and the current SMMLV-based threshold, using the official Cancilleria page.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Register the foreign investment or gather the company documents, paid-in-capital proof and records showing the business is economically active.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply through the Cancilleria online visa system following the relevant Migrant subcategory instructions.

  4. After approval

    Register the visa and cedula de extranjeria, maintain the investment or business, and accrue time toward a Resident (R) visa.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Colombia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Visa M Inversionista / Socio o Propietario.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum investment for the Colombian investor Visa M?+

Yes - the investor and partner/owner subcategories set thresholds defined relative to monthly minimum wages (SMMLV), and the partner/owner route also requires evidence the company is economically active. Because the threshold tracks the minimum wage, confirm the current figure on the official Cancilleria page.

Does an investor Visa M count toward residence?+

Yes. Both the investor and partner/owner routes sit within the Migrant (M) type, so the time held accrues toward eligibility for a Resident (R) visa while the investment or business is maintained. Confirm the qualifying period on the official Cancilleria page.

If I get the Colombian investor or partner Migrant visa through my company, can I also work for a different employer?+

No. The work permit under the partner/owner subcategory is limited to the specific company, so working elsewhere is not authorised. Confirm the scope of the permit for your subcategory on the official Cancilleria page.

Can I qualify for the Colombian investor Migrant visa by buying property instead of starting a company?+

Yes. The investor subcategory is open to those who register direct foreign investment or acquire property in their own name and maintain it during the visa validity, as an alternative to the partner/owner company route. Confirm the documentation needed on the official Cancilleria page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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