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Colombian Pensioner / Rentier Visa (Visa M Pensionado o Rentista)

A Migrant visa for foreigners with a foreign pension or stable documented income who wish to settle long-term in Colombia.

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Income thresholds are expressed as multiples of the minimum monthly wage (3 SMLMV pension / 10 SMLMV rentier); exact peso/USD amounts and any fees should be confirmed on the official Cancillería page before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Colombia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visa M - Pensionado o Rentista
Route type
Migrant (M) visa sub-type
Pensioner income
Lifetime monthly pension of no less than 3 SMLMV
Stated as a multiple of the minimum monthly wage; certification must be apostilled/legalised and translated.
Rentier income
Documented periodic income of no less than 10 SMLMV per month
Reported figure for the rentier variant; confirm on the official page.
Work restriction
Does not authorise working in Colombia

Who it is for

  • Foreign retirees receiving a lifetime pension
  • Foreigners with stable, documented periodic income (rentiers)
  • People seeking a long-term residence route in Colombia

Requirements

  • Valid passport with adequate remaining validity
  • Pensioners: certification of a lifetime monthly pension of no less than 3 SMLMV, apostilled/legalised and translated
  • Rentiers: certification of periodic income of no less than 10 SMLMV per month from a recognised public or private entity
  • Criminal/police background certificate for the last 3 years of residence, apostilled/legalised and translated into Spanish
  • Supporting documents translated into Spanish where required

What you can do

  • Reside in Colombia on the strength of pension or income
  • Accumulate time toward the Resident (R) visa
  • Note: this visa does not permit working in Colombia

How to apply

  • Create an account on the online visa platform at tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co
  • Complete the Migrant (M) - Pensioner/Rentier application form
  • Upload pension/income certification and background certificate
  • Pay the applicable study and issuance fees

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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