Colombia Investor Visa (Real Estate) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Program
Investor Visa (Real Estate)
Local Name
Visa M — Inversionista (Inmuebles)
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
36 months
Renewable
Yes
(36 mo)
Min Stay
180 days
per 12 months
Three-year migrant visa for foreign nationals investing at least 350 SMMLV (~$153,000) in Colombian real estate. Investment must be registered as Foreign Direct Investment.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | COP 612,816,750 | $153,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not 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: 350 SMMLV (COP $1,750,905 each) = ~COP $612.8M (~$153,000-$160,000 USD depending on exchange rate). Must register as FDI with Banco de la Republica (Form 4). Minimum wage increases ~9-12% annually, raising the threshold each year. Property must still meet updated threshold at renewal time. Travel all-risk insurance required.
📋 ALSO IN COLOMBIA
Colombia also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (Type V) (digital nomad visa)