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Visa M Conyuge o Companero de Nacional

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The Migrant (M) visa for the spouse or permanent partner of a Colombian national.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyGranted for up to three years and renewable while the relationship subsists; 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 relationship subsists; 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 Conyuge o Companero de Nacional 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 Conyuge o Companero de Nacional in Republic of Colombia?

Visa M Conyuge o Companero de Nacional 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 relationship subsists; 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 grants a visa to the foreign spouse or permanent partner of a Colombian national. The marriage or registered permanent union must be proven, and the applicant typically gains an open work permit allowing lawful activity in Colombia. As a Migrant subcategory, the time held accrues toward eligibility for 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 the marriage or registered permanent union qualifies under the spouse/partner subcategory, using the official Cancilleria page.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather the apostilled or legalised civil-status document, proof of the partner's Colombian nationality, passport and application form.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply through the Cancilleria online visa system following the spouse/partner subcategory instructions.

  4. After approval

    Register the visa and cedula de extranjeria, and maintain the relationship to keep accruing time toward a Resident (R) visa.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Visa M Conyuge o Companero de Nacional, 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 the conditions for your own permission, including work, and keep evidence of the qualifying relationship. The principal applicant’s conditions may differ.
  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.
Official Visa M Conyuge o Companero de Nacional instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Colombia

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 Conyuge o Companero de Nacional route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Visa M Conyuge o Companero de Nacional.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Can the spouse of a Colombian work on the Visa M?+

The spouse/partner Migrant subcategory typically grants an open work permit allowing lawful activity in Colombia. Confirm the current scope of the work permit on the official Cancilleria page.

Does the spouse Visa M lead to residence?+

Yes. It sits within the Migrant (M) type, so time held while the relationship subsists accrues toward eligibility for a Resident (R) visa. Confirm the qualifying period on the official Cancilleria page.

Does my marriage certificate need to be apostilled for the Colombian spouse Migrant visa?+

Yes. The marriage or registered permanent-union document must be apostilled or legalised as required, and documents that are not properly apostilled or legalised are a common reason applications stall. Confirm the legalisation steps for your country's documents on the official Cancilleria page.

What happens to my Colombian spouse Migrant visa if the relationship ends?+

The spouse visa is granted and renewable only while the relationship subsists, so if the relationship has ended this can affect both eligibility and renewal. Confirm how a change in your relationship status affects your visa 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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