Work / Immigration visa · Christmas Island to Colombia

Work Visa - Migrant Type M (Employment)

e-Visa

Maximum stay
1095 days
Processing time
10-30 business days
Fee
$282 - $402 USD
Validity
Up to 3 years
Entry
Multiple entry

The Migrant Visa (Type M) for work is for foreigners entering Colombia for employment with a Colombian entity. Valid for up to 3 years with multiple entries. Visa expires if absent from Colombia for more than 6 continuous months. After 5 years with M visa, can apply for permanent Resident Visa (Type R). Fee includes $52 study fee plus $230-$350 issuance fee. M visa must be issued BEFORE rendering services or joining local payroll.

Eligibility

  • Purpose of visit

    Foreign nationals entering Colombia for employment with a Colombian company through a labor contract or service agreement.

    Includes
    • Employment
    • labor contract
    • service agreement with Colombian entity
  • Employment

    Must have a valid employment contract or service agreement with a legally registered Colombian entity. The employer must demonstrate legal existence and financial solvency.

    Required status: Valid employment contract with Colombian company

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Digital photo 3x4 cm, color, white background, recent

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

  • Travel insurance

    Coverage area: Colombia; Minimum coverage: All-risk coverage including accident, illness, hospitalization, death, and repatriation

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Online Visa Application Form - Migrant Work Category; Form url: https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml

  • Company registration

    Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

    Accepted documents: Certificate from employer demonstrating legal existence and financial solvency in Colombia

  • Work contract

    Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

    Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete the online Migrant visa application for work purposes on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

  2. Document gathering

    Gather required documents: valid passport, employment contract with Colombian company, employer's certificate of legal existence and financial solvency, letter specifying job activities and salary, and health insurance certificate.

  3. Fee payment

    Pay the visa study fee of $52 USD through the online portal.

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing. The Ministry typically processes work visas within 10-30 business days.

  5. Visa collection

    Receive e-visa via email. Must obtain the visa BEFORE starting work or joining Colombian payroll.

  6. Document submission

    Within 15 days of arrival in Colombia, register with Migración Colombia and apply for Cédula de Extranjería (Foreign ID).

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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