Retirement Visa

It becomes evident very quickly that a pension goes a lot further in Colombia than in North America or Europe, allowing expat retirees to live a much more comfortable lifestyle on the same budget they had back at home. This, along with the amazing climate and friendly people, has made Colombia a hotspot for people living out their golden years.

And it should be noted that there is no age requirement on a Retirement Visa so military veterans and professionals who are already collecting pensions do not have to wait until 65 to enjoy their retirement in Colombia.

Type of Visa

Migratory (M) Visa

Requirements

• Passport Data Page

• Passport page with last entry stamp into Colombia

• Passport-style Photo on a white background

• Proof of receipt of a government pension equal to 3 times Colombia’s monthly minimum wage, currently $3,900,000 COP, or 10 times Colombia’s monthly minimum wage, currently $13,000,000 COP, if it derives from a private retirement source

• Criminal background check from the country of your previous residence (Apostilled and translated if necessary)

• Medical certificate proving physical and mental fitness

• Private health insurance plan

• Retirement Visa Application

The supporting documents submitted must not exceed 5MB in total.

Government Visa Fee

Roughly $55 USD to apply, Roughly $271 USD for the Visa (the Colombian Foreign Affairs Ministry quotes in USD for stability)

Duration

• From 1 year to 3 years - at the discretion of the Immigration Officer

• Renewable

Benefits

You may apply for Colombian Residency after 5 years under a Retirement Visa