Relax into retirement in Colombia! A retirement visa offers you a peaceful and affordable life in a stunning destination.
Provide a valid passport with blank pages and at least 6 months of validity.
One digital photo measuring 3 x 4 cm with a white background and no accessories is required. Printed physical photos are not accepted.
Provide a copy of your most recent entry stamp, tourist extension, or previous visa. Get a quote here.
Updated certificate of judicial, criminal, or police record from your home country and/or place of residence. Get quote here
Monthly pension certificate: greater than 3 SMMLV (approximately USD 975). Get a quote here.
Updated psychophysical medical certificate from the home country and/or place of residence.
A Certificate of Migratory Movements is required for second and subsequent visa applications. Get a quote here.
Since 2022, the Colombian Government has been requesting health insurance policies for individuals with visitor visas, including Digital Nomad Visa and some migrant visas. These policies must provide extensive coverage for the following:
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Not all visas require a criminal background check. However, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has increasingly requested it for many visa types—including the Digital Nomad Visa—even when not explicitly listed in the official requirements. Providing this document improves approval chances.
The Retirement Visa can be issued for a period ranging from one to three years, with the possibility of renewal.
Colombia offers advantages for those considering retiring in Colombia, such as a diverse environment, easy Pensioner Visa access, low living costs, affordable healthcare, and a friendly, welcoming culture.
The M-type Retirement Visa allows foreigners to live in Colombia, making it a popular choice for retirees, especially American citizens. It is one of the easiest visas to process.
According to Resolution 5477 of 2022, the required documents for the M-type Retirement Visa include:
Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)
Proof of legal stay in Colombia (if applying within the country)
Recent 3×4 cm color photo with white background
Certificate of income proving a monthly pension of at least 3 minimum wages (official document, apostilled, and translated if not in Spanish)
Criminal background certificate (issued within the last 6 months, apostilled and translated)
International health insurance valid in Colombia for the duration of the visa
Completed online visa application form and payment
Additional documents may be requested by the Ministry on a case-by-case basis.
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I am very happy with the help of expat group, they were very responsive with the many questions and were able to provide easily understandable answers.
I know that I could not have accomplished my visa renewal without their help.
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I had an amazing experience working with Luisa Amaya and the team at Expatgroup to obtain my digital nomad visa in Colombia. Luisa was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and patient throughout the entire process. She guided me step-by-step, ensuring everything was done correctly and on time. The team’s dedication and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience completely seamless. I highly recommend Expatgroup for anyone looking for expert assistance with visas in Colombia!
El servicio que me prestaron fue super profesional desde el primero momento, mi caso era un poco distinto y fueron pacientes con cada pregunta que tuve, ademas de ser super profesionales con sus respuestas y asesoria, la verdad me quitaron muchos dolores de cabeza con el proceso
Folks have been just a blessing to help me navigating all this without having a significant understanding of the language and a terrible habit of putting this kind of stuff off to a fault. Helped keep me informed and on schedule.
Thanks to Expatgroup I am getting all the support I need to begin working on time in my new job. This service is convenient for someone already in Medellín and in need of an FBI background check.
Last year I utilized Expat Group to renew my visa and everything went very smoothly. They are friendly, professional and efficient.
This year I’m utilizing their visa renewal services again. I recommend them 100%.
Expatgroup is a great service. They work diligently on your behalf to make sure that all your documents are in order before they submit them to the Migration Service of your behalf. If you have any questions they are willing to meet with you to provide the answers prior to you submitting your application request. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is applying for a visa to live in this wonderful country. Roddy
Sara Torres in the Visas Department was a joy to work with! She was very helpful and friendly and quickly responded to my many questions completely and with perfect English 😃. She made the nomad visa process as easy and seamless as possible. I highly recommend working with Expatgroup.co for all your visa needs!
I’m very pleased with the service from expatgroup. I want to thank Juan David and Karen for their guidance in completing my husband’s visa petition. They were professional, organized, and courteous, keeping me informed throughout the process. Their effective communication built trust and met my needs. I’m satisfied with their service and appreciate their great work!
Expatgroup helped me navigate the visa process in Colombia. They did a very good job because at times the process was challenging. But I felt in very good hands
Excellent choice to expedite nomad visa paperwork. Very organized and proactive. Recommend 100%
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