Romantic Partner Visa (Compañero Permanente Visa)

In Colombia, you may receive a visa through your relationship with a Colombian partner even if you are not married as long as you have had a declared “union marital de hecho” for one year, can prove a bona fide relationship, and have been cohabitating together. Proving this relationship often requires documentation such as pictures, messages and emails, utility bills, bank account statements, and other evidence which can lend support to the duration and veracity of the romantic relationship.

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

• One year in a “union marital de hecho” that was declared before a notary or the centro de conciliación (Keep in mind not all notary documents are created equal for visa purposes)

• Letters from each of the Spouses about the relationship

• Supporting evidence of a Bona Fide relationship

• Romantic Partner 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

• Up to 1 year

• Renewable

Benefits

• You may apply for Colombian Residency after 5 years under a Romantic Partner Visa

• This Visa imparts Work Authorization

Notes

• Colombian Partner has a legal obligation to report a change in the relationship to the Cancillería