M - Refugee Visa
Build a new beginning in Colombia with the M - Refugee Visa
We facilitate your migration process so you can focus on what matters most: your safety and stability in Colombia.

What is the M - Refugee Visa?
The M – Refugee Visa allows foreign nationals recognized as refugees by the Colombian government to reside in the country for up to three years. After five years as a visa holder, you can apply for a resident visa, allowing you to settle permanently in Colombia.
This visa grants an open work permit, enabling you to engage in any legal work activity in the country.
With our guidance, every step of the process is carefully managed to ensure you meet all legal and migration requirements, facilitating your integration and helping you build a stable future in Colombia.
Applying for the M – Refugee Visa without the proper knowledge can lead to documentation errors, delays, or even inadmissibility, which could impact your stability in Colombia.
If you have already been recognized as a refugee in Colombia and need to regularize your migration status, our team will guide you through every step of the process to ensure you meet all legal and migration requirements, making sure your application is handled correctly and smoothly.
A simple and guided path to obtaining your M - Refugee Visa
Regularizing your migration status in Colombia is a crucial step to ensuring your stability and peace of mind. With our specialized guidance, we accompany you through every stage of the process, making sure you meet all legal and migration requirements.
Our service helps you save time and avoid mistakes, reducing the risk of inadmissibility or delays that could affect your situation in the country.
After five years as the holder of this visa, you can apply for a resident visa.
This visa 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 of the M- Refugee 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 administrative act recognizing refugee status in Colombia.
Visa application letter signed by the applicant.
Valid passport or travel document.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the M - Refugee 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
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 out support for obtaining the M - Refugee 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 - Refugee 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 – Refugee 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, the primary visa holder can apply for dependent visas, including a spouse or permanent partner and dependent children up to 25 years old.
The M – Refugee Visa is valid for three years.
Yes, this visa grants an open work permit, allowing the holder to work in Colombia without restrictions.
Yes, after three continuous years as a holder of the M – Refugee Visa, you may apply for a Resident Visa in Colombia.
This visa is intended for foreigners who have been officially recognized as refugees by the Colombian government. To be eligible, you must have the administrative act certifying this status.
If your request is denied, you can file a motion for reconsideration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within a maximum period of 10 business days from the notification of the decision. This appeal allows the authority to review your case again.
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) provides guidance on how to apply for refugee status recognition and your rights in Colombia.
You can contact them through the Territorial Attention and Orientation Points (PAO) or via their official website. For more detailed and updated information, it is recommended to consult the official website of the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or contact a legal advisor specializing in immigration matters.
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