Immigration & Visa
Stay paths via Migración Colombia and Cancillería: PIP, V/M/R visas including digital nomad, pensionado and investor.
Updated: Research as of: November 2026
Visa families V, M and R
Cancillería organizes three visa families: Visitor (V), Migrant (M) and Resident (R), each with subcategories. Short visa-exempt stays often use Migración Colombia’s PIP.
Orientation (simplified)
| Path | Duration (indicative) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism PIP | up to ~90 days, extendable | Max 180 days / calendar year per Migración; no local work |
| V Digital nomad | up to 2 years | Remote only for foreign employers/clients; ≥ 3 SMMLV income (3 months) |
| V Rentista | up to 2 years | Periodic income ≥ 10 SMMLV |
| M Pensionado | up to 3 years | Lifetime pension ≥ 3 SMMLV; builds time toward R (typically 5 years) |
| M Investor | up to 3 years | FDI > 650 SMMLV or property ≥ 350 SMMLV (BanRep registration) |
| R (Residence) | per M-/rules | Long-term stay per Cancillería path |
PIP – short stay
Per Migración Colombia, the PIP authorizes entry and a short stay without intent to domicile. Different PIP types (e.g. tourism) typically last up to 90 calendar days; extensions are possible without exceeding 180 days in the same calendar year (official text).
- Purpose and nationality determine whether a visa is needed before travel.
- Extensions and PTP switches follow current Migración procedures.
- Remote work without pay from Colombian companies: for visa-exempt nationals, Cancillería’s nomad note allows staying under PIP limits (90/180) — verify on the official source.
V – Digital nomad
Per Cancillería (Visa V Nómadas digitales): remote work or digital entrepreneurship from Colombia exclusively for foreign companies. Passport from a short-stay visa-exempt country; employer/partner letter in Spanish or English; bank statements showing at least 3 SMMLV income over the last 3 months; health insurance covering Colombia. Validity up to 2 years; dependents possible. No paid activity for persons or companies domiciled in Colombia.
- 3 SMMLV (2026) ≈ COP 5.25 million / month (≈ USD 1,280 at ca. COP 4,100).
- Visa-exempt remote workers may stay on a PIP without a visa while unpaid by Colombian firms and within the 90/180-day limit (Cancillería note).
M Pensionado & Rentista
M Pensionado (Cancillería): monthly lifetime pension of at least 3 SMMLV, apostilled/translated or via diplomatic mission; police clearance; medical fitness; health cover. Validity up to 3 years; no work allowed; can accumulate time toward residence (typically 5 years as holder).
Rentista (Cancillería overview): demonstrable periodic income of at least 10 SMMLV; validity up to 2 years; health insurance required.
- 3 SMMLV (2026) ≈ COP 5.25 million / month.
- 10 SMMLV (2026) ≈ COP 17.5 million / month (≈ USD 4,270).
M Investor
Per Cancillería: foreign direct investment above 650 SMMLV (BanRep extracts) or property solely in the applicant’s name worth at least 350 SMMLV plus BanRep registration; solvency (3 months of statements); insurance. Validity up to 3 years; renewals must show the investment was maintained.
- 350 SMMLV (2026) ≈ COP 613 million (≈ USD 149,000).
- 650 SMMLV (2026) ≈ COP 1.14 trillion (≈ USD 278,000).
Sources
- Migración Colombia – PIP
- Cancillería – Visa V Nómadas digitales
- Cancillería – Visa M Pensionado
- Cancillería – Visa M Inversionista
Disclaimer: This page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and prices change — verify with official sources.