Who this visa is for
This route is for people who receive a lifetime pension equivalent to at least 3 Colombian minimum monthly wages and want to establish themselves in Colombia without relying on local employment. The visa may be granted for up to three years, permits qualifying beneficiaries and can count toward the five-year accumulation period for a Residence visa.
Requirements
EYM tracks the current requirements for this visa and distinguishes mandatory evidence from items that depend on the applicant’s circumstances.
Can I work in Colombia?
The M Pensionado visa is a pension-based Migrant visa and does not authorize work in Colombian territory.
The principal holder may not work in Colombia under the M Pensionado visa.
Can family members apply as beneficiaries?
The principal holder may request beneficiary visas for an economically dependent spouse or permanent partner, children up to 25 years of age, or a dependent child with a qualifying physical or mental disability.
Need to prepare your pension-income evidence?
The dedicated guide explains the pension certification, the amount relied upon, the issuing entity and the document formalities that need to work as one evidence position.
Read the pension-evidence guide →