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M Visa - Permanent Partner of Colombian National

20 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary establishment with a Colombian national in a proven stable de facto union.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants, partner +1
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Colombian Permanent PartnerThe applicant must be the permanent partner of a Colombian national.
  • Formalised Union Age Years MinThe instrument formalising the de facto union must be more than one year old.
  • Migration Movements CertificatesMigration movement certificates for both partners are required.
  • Recent Union CertificateThe public instrument, court order, conciliation record or validity certificate must be no more than three months old.
  • Special Power RequiredA recognised special power authorising the foreign partner to request the visa is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Stable Exclusive Cohabitation DeclarationThe Colombian partner must declare a unique, constant and stable cohabitation.
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 Compañero(a) permanente de nacional colombiano(a).
  • Open Work PermissionThe visa grants open work permission.
  • R Accumulation YearsThe current R accumulation table requires five years in this M category.
  • 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

dependantspartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa Validity Years MaxThe category may be valid for up to one year.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Colombia?
The official source states: Temporary establishment with a Colombian national in a proven stable de facto union.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, partner, de facto partner.

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.

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 family routes to Colombia

4 other family routes to Colombia.

Beneficiary Visa for Eligible Dependent FamilyM Visa - Parent of Colombian by BirthM Visa - Parent or Dependent Child of Colombian by AdoptionM Visa - Spouse of Colombian National
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