Colombia offers a migrant investor visa for foreign nationals who invest in the country. British citizens are eligible. This page explains the position and points you to the official source.
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.
The migrant investor visa, the M visa for investors, is open to foreign nationals regardless of country, so British citizens may apply. Eligibility turns on making and registering a qualifying investment rather than on nationality.
A key step is registering the investment as foreign direct investment with the Banco de la Republica. Without that registration the authorities may not recognise the investment as qualifying. Confirm the registration process with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The thresholds are set as multiples of the Colombian monthly minimum wage, the SMMLV, so the peso figure changes each year. The property route generally requires an investment of about 350 times the monthly minimum wage, while the company or shares route generally requires about 100 times the monthly minimum wage.
Because the amounts are tied to the minimum wage, always check the current peso value rather than relying on an older figure. A separate resident investor route with a higher threshold can lead more directly to permanent residency.
The migrant investor visa is typically granted for up to three years and is renewable. After holding the relevant migrant visa for the required period, holders may apply for a resident visa, the R visa, which is the step toward longer term settlement and, in time, citizenship.
Confirm the exact holding periods and the path from the M visa to the R visa with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants pay a visa study fee and a visa issuance fee set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, plus any independent legal, translation and tax costs.
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| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property investment route | About 350 times the monthly minimum wage (SMMLV) | Peso value changes each year |
| Company or shares route | About 100 times the monthly minimum wage (SMMLV) | Registered as foreign direct investment |
| Visa study and issuance fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, get a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Cancilleria publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The migrant investor visa is open to foreign nationals regardless of country, so British citizens are eligible. Confirm the current rules with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The thresholds are set as multiples of the Colombian monthly minimum wage, the SMMLV, so the peso value updates each year. Always confirm the current peso amount with the official authority.
Yes. The investment generally must be registered as foreign direct investment with the Banco de la Republica for it to be recognised. Confirm the steps with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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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