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🇨🇴 Colombia

Work Visa (Empleado)

Migrant (M) category visa for foreigners employed by Colombian companies. Requires job offer from Colombian employer who sponsors the visa. Employer must demonstrate why a foreigner is needed for the position. Valid for up to 3 years, tied to employment. Changing employers requires new visa application. Income should be at least 10 SMMLV monthly for professionals (~$4,000 USD in 2026). Path to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous employment. Employer handles much of the paperwork.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks

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Cost

$170-230 USD visa fee (often employer-paid)

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Duration

Up to 3 years

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Work Rights

Full work rights in Colombia

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Renewability

Renewable while employed

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from Colombian employer
  • 2Employment contract
  • 3Employer sponsorship letter
  • 4Professional qualifications/degree
  • 5Valid passport with 2+ blank pages
  • 6Health insurance (often provided by employer)
  • 7Criminal background check (apostilled)

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