Colombia grants a migrant investor visa to people who invest in real estate or in a Colombian company. This page explains how it applies to Egyptian citizens.
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 is open to foreign investors who register a qualifying investment, and Egyptian citizens may apply.
The investment must be registered as foreign direct investment with the central bank. Confirm your eligibility with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two common routes are a real estate purchase and an investment in the capital of a Colombian company. Both are measured against the Colombian legal minimum monthly wage, so the amount in pesos changes each year. Confirm the current thresholds with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The migrant investor visa is issued for a set period and can lead to a resident visa after a qualifying time, subject to the rules. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The table below sets out the reported qualifying amounts. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm the current numbers with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate route | 350 monthly minimum wages, reported near USD 153,000 to USD 160,000 | Amount in pesos set each year. Confirm the current figure |
| Business capital route | 100 monthly minimum wages reported | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Visa and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancilleria) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The thresholds are set in multiples of the Colombian legal minimum monthly wage, which is updated each year, so the peso amount and its value in other currencies move. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.
The migrant investor visa can lead to a resident visa after a qualifying period, which in turn can support a later citizenship application. Confirm the current pathway with the official authority.
Yes. The investment is reported to require registration as foreign direct investment with the central bank. Confirm the current process with the official authority.
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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