M - Marriage Visa
Build your future in Colombia with your marriage and accumulate time for your residency
Ensure an efficient and stress-free process with our expert guidance, designed to provide you with clarity.
What is the M - Marriage Visa in Colombia?
The M -Marriage Visa Colombia allows you to reside in Colombia for up to three years. After three years as a holder, you can apply for a resident visa.
This marriage visa Colombia allows you to work in Colombia without additional restrictions and is granted to individuals married to a Colombian citizen, as long as the requirements established by the migration authorities are met.
With our support, every step of the marriage visa Colombia process is carefully managed so you can focus on building your life in Colombia with your partner.
Without proper guidance, it is easy to make mistakes in the process of applying for your marriage visa Colombia, which could result in rejections, unnecessary expenses, and delays that complicate your plans to settle in Colombia with your partner.
If you are managing your marriage visa Colombia application, our team will help you avoid setbacks, guiding you step by step to ensure everything is in order and facilitating your migration process.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your M - Marriage Visa
We understand how important it is to build your future in Colombia with your partner.
With our specialized advisory services, we work with you to ensure that every aspect of your application is handled correctly, avoiding complications and errors that could delay the process.
After three years as the holder of this visa, you can apply for a resident visa.
As the holder of this visa, you can include your beneficiaries.
The marriage visa Colombia allows you to work in Colombia without additional restrictions.
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 - Marriage 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:
Authenticated copy of the Colombian marriage certificate, issued within three months prior to the visa application.
Letter of application signed by the Colombian spouse, requesting the visa for the foreign spouse and stating proof of effective cohabitation. The letter must clearly include the Colombian spouse’s contact phone number, physical and email address, and be accompanied by a simple copy of their national ID card (cĂ©dula de ciudadanĂa). The Visa and Immigration Authority may request additional evidence to demonstrate the effective existence of the relationship or summon the couple for an in-person, virtual, or telephone interview if deemed necessary.
Special power of attorney, with content and signature acknowledgment before a notary or Colombian consulate, authorizing the foreign spouse to apply for this type of visa.
Certificate of migration movements for the foreign spouse issued by the Special Administrative Unit for Migration Colombia, as well as for the Colombian spouse.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the Colombian
M - Marriage Visa?
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)*
CERTIFICATE OF MIGRATORY MOVEMENTS (each):
$225,000 COP ($53 USD)*
*ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ATTORNEY FEES.
**THE VALUES MAY VARY ACCORDING TO YOUR PARTICULAR CASE AND THE TRM (MARKET REPRESENTATIVE RATE).
***THE VALUES ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND MUST BE PAID TO THE CORRESPONDING INSTITUTIONS OR THIRD PARTIES. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO NEXO UNLESS YOU REQUEST OUR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THESE PAYMENTS.
What does our support for obtaining the M - Marriage Visa?
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- Marriage Visa? We have answers
We know that the migration process can be complex and raise many questions. At Nexo, we understand your concerns and are here to address all your inquiries, giving you the confidence that your M -Marriage 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 apply from Colombia.
No, when applying for a Colombian visa, it is required to remain in the country where you submitted your application until the visa process is complete. Leaving that country while your visa is being processed could result in your application being denied or requiring resubmission.
Once we have all the required documentation ready for submission, the visa process usually takes between 15 and 30 days. However, the processing time may be extended if the ministry requests additional information. Plan ahead and apply for your visa early to avoid delays.
Yes, this visa allows the primary holder to apply for dependent visas, including a spouse or permanent partner and dependent children up to 25 years old.
The visa is valid for up to three years and you can re apply, as long as the marriage remains valid and the applicant continues to meet the required conditions.
Yes, this visa allows you to work in Colombia without additional restrictions.
Yes. After three continuous years as a holder of the M – Marriage Visa, you may apply for a Resident Visa in Colombia.
No, it is not necessary to wait a specific amount of time after marriage to apply for the visa. However, it is important that the Colombian marriage certificate presented was issued within three months prior to the visa application.
Yes, you can apply for this visa from abroad through Colombian consulates or online via the official platform of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If the marriage is dissolved, it is mandatory to notify the Visa and Immigration Authority about the change in cohabitation circumstances. The dissolution of the marital relationship may affect the validity of the visa, and you may need to change your migratory status or apply for another type of visa to remain legally in Colombia.
The main difference lies in the legal recognition of the relationship.
M Visa – Marriage: This visa is granted to foreigners who are legally married to a Colombian citizen. You can apply for it immediately after getting married, and it can be issued for up to 3 years. After holding this visa for 3 years, you become eligible to apply for Colombian residency.
M Visa – Permanent Partner: This visa is for foreigners in a legally recognized common-law union (unión marital de hecho) with a Colombian citizen. To apply, you must first register the union and wait for 1 year. The visa is initially granted for only 1 year, and after 5 years, you can apply for residency.
Both visas provide a legal pathway for foreigners in a relationship with a Colombian citizen, but the Marriage Visa offers a faster route to residency and a longer initial validity compared to the Permanent Partner Visa.
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