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.

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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 R - Accumulated time Colombian visa?

Attorney's fee

$2,804,400 COP

Full legal support from start to finish

Administrative Fees

FOREIGN ID CARD ISSUANCE FEE:

$1,071,7130 COP ($267 USD)*

MIGRATORY MOVEMENTS CERTIFICATE:

$ 276.750 COP ($64 USD)*

ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCE FEE (Visa):

$$1,605,904 COP ($391 USD)*

ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY FEE (Visa):

$220,811 COP ($55 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

Start with a free case assessment

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.

Start with a free case assessment

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Medellín, Colombia

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