Colombia Entrepreneur Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Program
Entrepreneur Visa
Local Name
Visa M — Socio o Propietario
Type
Entrepreneur
Status
Active
Initial Duration
36 months
Renewable
Yes
(36 mo)
Min Stay
180 days
per 12 months
Three-year migrant visa for entrepreneurs investing at least 100 SMMLV (~$46,000) into a Colombian business as partner or owner. Must register as Foreign Direct Investment.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | COP 175,090,500 | $46,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Worldwide Income Tax (if resident 183+ days)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
5–30 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
2026: 100 SMMLV = ~COP $175M (~$46,000 USD). Company must be active and operational with real invoices and clients. Must demonstrate financial means beyond just the investment amount. Can work only within your company. Threshold increases annually with minimum wage (~9-12%).
📋 ALSO IN COLOMBIA
Colombia also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (Type V) (digital nomad visa)