M- Beneficiary Visa
Secure your family's visa and build your future in Colombia
We guide you every step of the way to make your loved ones' visa process simple and hassle-free, ensuring peace of mind and a stable future in Colombia.
What is the M - Beneficiaries Visa?
The M – Beneficiary Visa allows dependents of a primary visa holder to legally reside in Colombia. Its duration is tied to the main visa, and after five years as a visa holder, it is possible to apply for a resident visa.
This visa is designed for direct family members of a primary visa holder, allowing beneficiaries to live in Colombia under their migration status.
With our expert guidance, we simplify your migration process so you can reunite with your family and build a stable future in Colombia.
Without proper guidance, you could make mistakes in the M – Beneficiary Visa application, leading to inadmissibility, loss of time and money, and delays that could affect your family’s stability and peace of mind in Colombia.
If you are considering applying for this visa for a loved one, our team will guide you through every step of the process to ensure you meet all legal and migration requirements, making the application smooth and successful.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your M - Beneficiary Visa
With our specialized guidance, the M – Beneficiary Visa application process will be clear, fast, and hassle-free.
We ensure that you and your family meet all the requirements, preventing errors that could delay or hinder the visa approval.
After five years as the holder of this visa, you can apply for a resident visa.
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 of the M- Beneficiary 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:
Copy of the valid visa of the principal holder from which the applicant wishes to obtain beneficiary status.
Copy of the certificate or civil registry proving marital, familial, or dependent relationship with the principal visa holder, with the necessary formalities required for foreign documents.
Written statement from the principal visa holder requesting the beneficiary visa and declaring economic dependence and financial responsibility for the beneficiary’s travel and/or stay in Colombia, including health coverage services.
Proof of financial capacity—the principal visa holder must demonstrate sufficient income to support the beneficiary by providing average bank statements from the last six months or a work certification.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the M - Beneficiary Visa?
Administrative Fees
FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:
$267,000 COP ($63 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (Visa):
$1,161,000 COP ($270 USD)*
ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (Visa):
$232,200 COP ($54 USD)*
Total administrative fees = $1,660,200 COP ($387 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 - Benefeciary 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 - Beneficiary 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 – Beneficiary 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.
The Beneficiary Visa is valid for the same duration as the principal visa holder’s visa. If the main visa holder re applies or changes their visa, the beneficiary must also update their status accordingly.
No. The Beneficiary Visa does not grant work authorization in Colombia. If a beneficiary wants to work, they must apply for a visa that allows employment, such as a Work Visa or an independent professional visa.Â
Yes, after five continuous years as a holder of the M – Beneficiary Visa, it is possible to apply for a Resident Visa in Colombia.
The Beneficiary Visa is granted exclusively to the spouse, permanent partner, and children of a principal visa holder. Children must be under 25 years old or have a physical or mental disability to qualify as beneficiaries.
If the main visa holder loses, cancels, or does not renew their visa, all associated Beneficiary Visas become invalid. In such cases, beneficiaries must either apply for a different type of visa or leave the country.
Yes. If a beneficiary meets the requirements for another visa category (such as a work visa, retirement visa, or investment visa), they can apply for a new visa independently.
Yes. Colombia recognizes same-sex marriages and partnerships, so same-sex spouses and permanent partners are eligible for the Beneficiary Visa under the same conditions as heterosexual couples.Â
Yes. Beneficiary Visa holders can leave and re-enter Colombia during the validity of their visa. However, if they remain outside the country for more than 180 consecutive days, their visa may be canceled.
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