Work / Immigration visa · Togo to Colombia

Permanent Resident Visa (Type R)

e-Visa

Processing time
20-40 business days
Fee
$52 USD study fee + issuance fee
Validity
Indefinite (must renew every 5 years or with passport change)
Entry
Multiple entry

The Resident Visa (Type R) is for permanent residency in Colombia. Available to: 1) Parent or child of Colombian national by birth/adoption (after 2 years M visa), 2) Spouse of Colombian (after 3 years M visa), 3) Foreign direct investor, 4) Any M visa holder after 5 years legal residence. No expiration date but must renew every 5 years or with passport change. Allows work, study, and social security benefits.

Eligibility

  • Purpose of visit

    Permanent residence in Colombia based on family ties, investment, or accumulated time with Migrant visa.

    Includes
    • Permanent residence
    • work
    • study
    • investment
  • Visa history

    Must have held Migrant (M) visa for required period: 5 years for general applicants, 3 years for spouses of Colombians, 2 years for parents of Colombian children.

    Required history: M visa for 2-5 years depending on category

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

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

  • Police clearance

    Validity months: 6

  • Application form

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

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

  • Previous visa copies

    Must include rejections: No; Years back: 5

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete online Resident visa application. Must have held qualifying M visa for required duration.

  2. Document gathering

    Gather required documents: valid passport, copy of foreign ID card (Cédula de Extranjería), criminal record certificate from country of origin (apostilled), proof of basis for R visa (family relationship, investment, or M visa history), and copies of previous visas.

  3. Fee payment

    Pay visa study fee of $52 USD.

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing, typically 20-40 business days.

  5. Visa collection

    Receive e-visa via email. This visa has no expiration date but must be renewed every 5 years or when passport changes.

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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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