Visa Type Selection and Eligibility Review (V / M / R)
Guidance to select the appropriate Colombian visa category and confirm eligibility against current rules.
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
Print / Save checklist
Official sources
- 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)