Colombia residency: R - Accumulated time visa
Among all the Colombian Visa Types, the only way to obtain a Colombia residency visa is for accumulated time with Migrant M Visas.
When owning Migrant M visas who reach from 2 to 5 years of living in Colombia, you may be able to qualify for a Colombia residency Visa for Accumulated Time.
Additionally to your migratory movements certification, you will need to present a copy of the previous Colombian Visa Types you have been holding for the time of permanence in the Colombian territory to prove the mentioned accumulated time.
The length of time required to accumulate before applying for a Colombia residency depends on the type of Migrant (M) visa held, as follows:
VISA TYPES
Length of time required to accumulate before applying for a Colombian Residency
M - Marriage
3 YEARS
M - Parent of Colombian National
2 YEARS
M - Mercosur
2 YEARS
M - Andean
2 YEARS
M - Common Law Partnership
5 YEARS
M - Refugee
5 YEARS
M - Worker
5 YEARS
M - Business Owner / Shareholder
5 YEARS
M - Independent Worker
5 YEARS
M - Retirement
5 YEARS
M - Investor
5 YEARS
M - Beneficiary
5 YEARS
What are the requirements to apply for the Colombia residency R - Accumulated Time Visa?
Document size digital picture of the applicant on a photography shop (3×4 Cm White background).
Copy of your passport’s main page.
Copy of the last entry, exit or safe-conduct stamp (It depends on the location of the foreigner).
A Copy of the last Colombian visa (if applicable).
Migratory records certificate.
Documents that prove that you’re still fulfilling the requirements for the last visa you got.
Others requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the Colombia residency R - Accumulated Time Visa?
Administrative Study Rate Fee
$54 USD
Tarifa Administrativa de Emisión
$400 USD
Cédula de Extranjería Issuing Fee
$246,000 COP *$60 USD Approximately
Proceso de apostilla
$140 USD – $170 USD* Prices for our partners in the US.
**Carrying out this process personally in your country of origin could minimize costs.
**Prices may vary according to the country.
Translations
$25,000 COP per resultant page
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