Retirement/Pension Visa - Migrant Type M
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 15-30 business days
- Fee
- $282 - $402 USD
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The M-Pensionado visa is for retirees with permanent pension income. 2026 requirement: minimum 3 SMMLV monthly pension (COP 5,252,715 or approximately $1,382 USD). Valid up to 3 years. After holding M visa for 5 years, can apply for permanent Resident Visa (Type R). Visa lost if absent from Colombia for more than 90 consecutive days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Retirement in Colombia with permanent pension income from foreign government or private pension fund.
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Financial
Must demonstrate permanent monthly pension income of at least 3 times Colombian minimum wage (COP 5,252,715 or approximately $1,382 USD per month in 2026). Income must be from recognized pension source.
Minimum funds: 3 times SMMLV (approximately $1,382 USD/month)
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Criminal record
Must provide apostilled criminal record certificate from country of current residence showing no serious criminal history.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Digital photo 3x4 cm, color, white background, recent
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Colombia; Minimum coverage: All-risk coverage including accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, and repatriation
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online Visa Application Form - Pension/Retirement Category; Form url: https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml
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Sponsor financial
Minimum income: 3 times SMMLV (COP 5,252,715 or approximately $1,382 USD per month); Required documents: Official pension certification from government agency or private pension fund, notarized and apostilled
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online Migrant visa application for Pension/Retirement category.
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: valid passport, official pension certification (apostilled and notarized) showing permanent monthly income of 3+ SMMLV, criminal record certificate (apostilled), and health insurance certificate covering Colombia.
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Fee payment
Pay visa study fee of $52 USD.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing, typically 15-30 business days.
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa via email.