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Colombia M Visa - Independent Professional

20 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary establishment to practise a regulated profession or, exceptionally, an unregulated activity of interest to Colombia.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Degree Validation Or ExperienceA validated qualification or evidence of relevant professional experience is required.
  • Eligibility summaryTemporary establishment to practise a regulated profession or, exceptionally, an unregulated activity of interest to Colombia.
  • Health Coverage RequiredColombian health coverage or a qualifying health policy is required.
  • Income History MonthsThe bank certificate must state balances and movements for the previous six months.
  • Income Smlmv MinAverage monthly income must be at least five SMLMV.
  • Professional Activity LetterThe applicant must state the profession or activity to be carried out.
  • Work Limited To Authorised ProfessionWork permission is limited to the profession or activity authorised.
  • Professional Licence ConditionA regulated profession requires the applicable professional card, licence or provisional permit.
Also stated by the source
  • Absence Measurement DaysThe continuous-absence rule is measured within each 365-day period.
  • Beneficiaries AllowedThe main holder may request beneficiary visas for qualifying dependent family members.
  • Continuous Absence Days MaxThe visa terminates after more than 180 continuous days outside Colombia in each 365-day period.
  • Official Category NameThe official inventory names the category Profesional Independiente.
  • R Accumulation YearsThe category may qualify for R accumulation after five years.
  • Temporary EstablishmentA Migrant M visa is for a foreign national seeking to establish temporarily in Colombia.
  • Visa TypeThe official inventory classifies this route as a Migrant M visa.
  • Work and study rightsThe category grants work permission for the authorised activity.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa Validity Years MaxA Migrant M visa may be valid for up to three years, subject to the category-specific rule.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Colombia?
The official source states: Temporary establishment to practise a regulated profession or, exceptionally, an unregulated activity of interest to Colombia.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official cancilleria.gov.co page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source cancilleria.gov.coLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Colombia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other business & self-employment routes to Colombia

2 other business & self-employment routes to Colombia.

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