High-intent service page
Visa Type Selection and Eligibility Review (V / M / R)
Guidance to select the appropriate Colombian visa category and confirm eligibility against current rules.
Orientation
What this page is for
Packet-backed scope: who the service is for, practical next steps, and referenced official sources—not a substitute for individualized review.
When to stay here vs the broader category
Stay on this page for this service’s specifics. Use the parent category when you are comparing several possible entry points.
How to continue
Start intake for case-specific routing, go up one level to compare sibling services, or use Contact if you are unsure which path fits.
Who this is for
- Foreign visitors transitioning to longer stay
- Foreign workers/students/investors
- Spouses/partners/family of Colombians or residents
Common documents
- Passport bio page
- Entry stamp / travel history
- Purpose-of-stay proof (work, study, investment, family)
- Background or supporting letters as required
Typical next steps
- Collect facts (purpose, duration, ties, income, location)
- Map facts to visa category and restrictions
- Build document checklist and filing plan
Risks
- Incorrect visa selection can trigger denials or status gaps
- Client must follow authorized activities and restrictions attached to visa type
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Tipos de visa (portal de trámites)
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Tipos de visas en Colombia (V, M, R)
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Resolución 5477 de 2022 (tipos de visa y reglas)
No legal advice / no attorney-client relationship
Information on this site is general and not legal advice. Submitting an intake request does not create an attorney-client relationship. A relationship begins only after a signed engagement agreement (if accepted).