M- Real estate investor visa
Ensure your visa and future residence in Colombia with your real estate investment
Get the guidance you need to align your migration objectives with your plans to invest in Colombia, following clear instructions throughout the process.
What is the M- Real estate investor visa in Colombia about?
The M – Real Estate Investment Visa offers an excellent opportunity to obtain a migrant visa in Colombia through property purchases.
If you are interested to invest in Colombia, this visa lasts up to three years, and after five years as a holder, you can apply for a resident visa in Colombia.
We provide comprehensive advice to ensure that your investment meets migration requirements, making your real estate purchase the first step toward long-term residency in Colombia.
Without proper guidance, you could end up making a real estate purchase that does not meet the requirements for your visa, resulting in a loss of time and money.
Real estate investments are significant, so it is essential to consider all factors to make an informed decision and ensure that your investment provides the greatest benefit, both in terms of value and your migration process.
If you are thinking of investing in Colombia, our team will accompany you every step of the way to maximize the value of your investment.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your M - Real Estate Investment Visa
We know how crucial it is to ensure that your real estate investment supports your migration future.
With our specialized advice, we accompany you at every step of the process, verifying that your purchase meets the necessary requirements to obtain the M – Real Estate Investment Visa.
If you are looking to invest in Colombia, we will help you ensure your investment is safe and effective.
After three years as the holder of this visa, you can apply for a resident visa, provided you maintain your investment or property during the validity of the visa.
As the holder of this visa, you can include your beneficiaries.
We handle all the paperwork and provide you with a clear and straightforward guide at every step.
From the beginning, you will have a team of experts to guide you, answer your questions, and support you at every stage.
We review every detail to minimize penalties, fines, or rejections, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
With our planning, we help you meet all the requirements, facilitating an organized and smooth reapplication process.
Visa process
STEP 1: Collection, review and preparation of necessary documentation for your visa application
We collect and analyze all required documents to ensure that your application meets migration requirements.
STEP 2: Application, submission and follow-up
We submit your application to the relevant authorities and continuously monitor the process to ensure it progresses smoothly.
STEP 3: Attention to requirements and resolution of possible observations
We handle any additional requests or corrections that may arise during the process, ensuring they are resolved efficiently.
STEP 4: Approval and issuance of the foreigner ID card
Once the visa is approved, we manage the issuance of the foreigner ID card, formalizing your legal status in Colombia.
What are the requirements for the M - Real estate investor visa?
General requirements:
Digital photograph of the applicant, document size, preferably taken in a studio (white background, 3x4 cm).
Copy of the main passport page.
Copy of the last Colombian visa (only if applicable
If located in a country other than the country of residence, provide a document proving migratory regularity in that country (for foreigners who do not require a visa to enter Colombia).
Specific requirements:
Provide the Certificate of Freedom and Tradition of the property, exclusively in your name, with a minimum value equivalent to three hundred and fifty (350) current legal minimum wages (CLMW), that is, $498,225,000 COP for 2025.
Communication issued by the Department of International Exchange of the Banco de la RepĂşblica stating the registration of the foreign direct investment for the purchase of real estate in the name of the foreign visa applicant.
Demonstrate economic solvency to stay in the country through bank statements from the three months prior to the visa application.
When this visa is requested for the second time and subsequently, the foreigner must demonstrate that they maintained the investment or ownership of the property throughout the validity of their previous visa.
Demonstrate that you have health coverage in Colombia or a health insurance policy with coverage in the national territory against all risks.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the Colombian
M - Real estate investor Visa?
ATTORNEY'S FEE
$1,980,000 COP
*If your first application is not approved, the next application will not incur attorney’s fee.
**The attorney’s fee do not include administrative charges.
Administrative Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (VISA):
$232,200 COP ($54 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (VISA):
$1.161.000 COP ($270 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $1,660,200 COP ($387 USD)*
What does our support for obtaining the M - Real estate investor Visa include?
Virtual and/or in-person planning meetings: Comprehensive visa application guidance and Q&A session to address any concerns you may have
Pre-study of the documents provided by you, highlighting the important information that must be on them in order to build and write the documents required
Submit the visa application
Give response on time to any additional requirements that could be requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
If your visa is approved, we'll check the information contained in it. In case of an error in the visa, we'll request the respective correction
CĂ©dula de extranjerĂa renewal appointment schedule
Form filling
Preparation of the documents you have to bring to the appointment (if you are in MedellĂn, we'll go to the appointment with you)
CĂ©dula pick-up appointment scheduling
Do you have questions about the M- Real estate investor Visa? We have answers
We know that the migration process can be complex and that many doubts arise. At Nexo, we understand your concerns and are here to resolve all your questions, giving you the confidence that your M – Real Estate Investment Visa is being handled by a team of experts.
You can apply for a Colombian visa from the country where you have citizenship or legal residence, or you can do so from Colombia. If your plan includes investing in Colombia, we recommend preparing your application early.
No, when applying for a Colombian visa, it is a requirement to remain in the country where you submitted your application until the visa process is completed. If you leave that country while your visa is in process, it may need to be reapplied for or may not be admitted. This is an important consideration when planning to invest in Colombia and manage your migration process effectively.
Once we have all the required documentation ready for submission, the visa process typically takes between 15 and 30 days. However, processing time may extend if the ministry requests additional information. Plan ahead and apply for your visa with sufficient time to avoid delays. Proper planning is crucial for those who wish to invest in Colombia and streamline their visa applications.
Yes, a foreigner can buy a property in Colombia using their passport. It is not necessary to have a visa to purchase real estate. Having a real estate attorney can ensure that the process is carried out safely and in compliance with current regulations.
For your investment to be eligible for an Investor Visa in Colombia, it must be registered as a foreign direct investment, which you can do as long as you are not considered a tax resident in Colombia. Once you acquire tax resident status, your investments will no longer be considered foreign direct investments and, therefore, will not qualify for your visa application. If you plan to invest in Colombia, it is essential to seek proper advice to ensure compliance with all requirements.
To apply for the M Real Estate Investment Visa, the property must be registered exclusively in the name of the primary applicant. Although the value of the property may exceed the minimum requirement, only the property owner can apply for the visa. However, the primary applicant can include their beneficiaries, who will be able to obtain visas associated with the holder’s visa. If you are considering investing in Colombia, ensure your property registration aligns with these requirements.
The requirement for the M Real Estate Investment Visa states that the property must have a minimum value of 350 Colombian minimum wages, equivalent to $455,000,000 COP for 2024. This amount corresponds to approximately $104,473.50 USD, based on the current exchange rate of $4,345.32 COP per USD.
If your goal is to reapply for this visa and, after 5 years, apply for residency, it’s important to consider the annual increases in the Colombian minimum wage. In 2023, it increased by 16%, and in 2024, it increased by 12%. Therefore, our recommendation is to look for a property valued at least at $850,000,000 COP (approximately $195,530 USD) to ensure you meet future requirements.
If you haven’t selected your property yet, we invite you to learn about our sister company, Loyalty Property Advisors, specializing in commercial support for property purchases in MedellĂn. You can find more information and contact one of their agents through their website: https://loyaltyadvisors.co/.
The funds intended for the investment must be channeled through a foreign exchange market intermediary. Additionally, it is necessary to properly legalize the transfer using the appropriate forms with the Banco de la RepĂşblica de Colombia. These documents must be submitted as part of the visa application process to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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