R - Accumulated time visa
Obtain your Colombia residency by accumulating time legally
If you’ve been living in Colombia under a valid visa, you may already qualify for permanent residency — we’ll guide you through every step.
What is the R - Colombia residency accumulated time visa ?
If you’ve held a Colombian M-type visa continuously for at least 5 years (or 2 years for spouses of Colombian nationals), you may qualify for an R-type visa — a resident visa that grants you permanent legal status in Colombia.
This visa allows you to live, work, and invest in the country indefinitely, and it’s also a key step toward Colombia residency if you ever wish to apply.
Many people spend years in Colombia but lose their chance at residency because they didn’t track their time correctly or missed key steps.
At Nexo Legal, we help you review your history, calculate eligible time, and submit a complete and accurate application — so you don’t miss your chance at Colombia residency.
A clear and secure path to your Colombia residency through accumulated time
With our specialized guidance, applying for the R – Colombian Resident Visa based on accumulated time becomes a structured, transparent, and reliable process.
We carefully review your migratory history to ensure you meet the minimum time required.
We help you gather and validate all supporting documents, including certificates and timelines.
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.
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 of the R - Accumulated time 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:
Documents that prove that you're still fulfilling the requirements for the last visa you got.
Migratory records certificate.
Others as requested at the time of acceptance.
What are the costs of the M - Beneficiary Colombian 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 R - Accumulated time 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
Cédula de extranjería renewal appointment schedule
Form filling
Preparation of the documents you have to bring to the appointment (if you are in Medellín, we'll go to the appointment with you)
Cédula pick-up appointment scheduling
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What will happen after you fill out this form?
After submitting the form, your case will undergo a thorough review by our team of specialists to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives will expedite this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, who will contact you within one day to clarify the details of your case and define the next steps to help you achieve your goals.
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Calle 11 no. 43b – 50,
Parque Empresarial Calle Once
Oficina 407
Medellín, Colombia