The Colombia investor visa sits inside the migrant (M) visa category and rewards a registered investment in the country. Your total cost is the qualifying investment plus government charges and any professional support you choose.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Colombia ties the investor route to the monthly minimum wage, known as the SMMLV, rather than to a fixed dollar figure. As of 2025 the SMMLV is COP 1,423,500, and it is reset each year, so the peso threshold moves with it.
The investment in a Colombian company commonly starts at 100 times the SMMLV. The route based on the purchase of property commonly starts at 350 times the SMMLV. The funds must be registered as foreign direct investment with Banco de la Republica, in the applicant name, before they count toward eligibility. Confirm the current multiples and any category specific rules with the official authority, because they can change.
Two government charges apply through the Cancilleria. A study fee is paid when you submit the file, and an issuance fee is paid only if the visa is approved. Both amounts depend on your nationality and where you apply, so we do not quote a single number here. Holders of an M visa also register and obtain a foreign ID card, the Cedula de Extranjeria, after issuance. Verify each figure on the official costs page before you pay.
Many applicants use a licensed professional to register the investment, assemble documents and file the application. These fees are set by the provider, not by the government, and they vary widely with the complexity of your case. Treat any quote as a market price to compare rather than a fixed rule, and make sure the scope of work is written down.
A realistic budget adds four parts: the qualifying investment, the two government fees, the foreign ID card, and any professional support. Because the thresholds track the minimum wage and the fees track nationality, the only safe figures are the current ones published by the authority. Use the table as a checklist, then confirm each line before you commit.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment, company route | From 100 times the SMMLV | Registered as foreign direct investment with Banco de la Republica |
| Qualifying investment, property route | From 350 times the SMMLV | Property registered in the applicant name |
| Visa study fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by nationality and place of application |
| Visa issuance fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Charged only if the visa is approved |
| Foreign ID card (Cedula de Extranjeria) | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Required after the visa is issued |
| Professional support | Set by the provider | Compare scope and price before you commit |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancilleria) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The qualifying investment is set as a multiple of the monthly minimum wage (SMMLV), which is reset each year, so the peso and dollar values move over time. Confirm the current multiple with the Cancilleria.
Time spent on qualifying migrant visas can count toward a resident (R) visa, and later toward naturalisation, subject to the rules in force. Confirm the current pathway and timelines with the official authority.
No. The study fee and the issuance fee depend on your nationality and where you apply, so two applicants can pay different amounts. Check the official costs page before paying.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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