Everything you need to know about getting a Colombian visa in 2026. Income thresholds, required documents, Cancilleria appointments, and what actually changed.
Income thresholds, required documents, and 2026 changes for retirees.
Read guide →M-type visa for remote workers: income proof, requirements, and processing times.
Read guide →Visa through a Colombian spouse or civil union, plus document requirements.
Read guide →Minimum investment amounts, business formation, and approval process.
Read guide →Enrollment proof, ICETEX, language schools, and university programs.
Read guide →Post-visa registration at Migracion Colombia and getting your foreign ID card.
Read guide →Colombia's Cancilleria has made significant changes to visa requirements over the past two years. Income thresholds have increased, document requirements are stricter, and processing times are longer than they were in 2023. If you are relying on information from before 2025, it is probably outdated.
The biggest changes affect pension visa holders (higher minimum income), digital nomad visa applicants (stricter proof of remote employment), and anyone applying from inside Colombia (more restrictions on in-country applications). Each guide below covers the current 2026 requirements verified against Cancilleria.gov.co.
The right visa depends on your situation. If you are retired with pension or investment income, the pension visa (M-type) is the most straightforward path. Remote workers should look at the digital nomad visa. Married to a Colombian or in a civil union? The marriage visa is your fastest option. Planning to start a business or invest? The investor visa has specific capital requirements.
All visa types eventually lead to the cedula de extranjeria, your Colombian foreign ID card. You cannot open a bank account, sign a lease, or get a local phone plan without one.