Colombia M-11 Rentista Visa
The M-11 Visa (Migrant - Rentista) is for people with stable passive income not derived from Colombian employment. Ideal for US expats with rentals, dividends, interest, or royalties.
Economic requirements
- Minimum passive income: $2,500 USD/month (10× SMMLV — Colombian minimum wage)
- Show continuity: bank statements last 6-12 months
- Valid sources: rentals, dividends, bank interest, royalties, annuities
Required documents
- ☐ Current US passport
- ☐ Visa application online (via MIVIPRO system)
- ☐ Explanatory letter of activity (Spanish)
- ☐ Passive income proof (notarized/apostilled)
- ☐ FBI background check apostilled + translated
- ☐ Recent photo
- ☐ Consular fees ($230 USD)
The process
- Online application at migracioncolombia.gov.co
- Pay + consulate visit for in-person interview ($230 USD)
- Visa stamped in passport — valid 3 years
- 180 days to travel to Colombia and register
- Cédula de Extranjería within 15 days of arrival ($80-$160 USD)
Renewals
- M-11 visa: 3 years, renewable
- After 5 continuous years: apply for Visa R (Resident) = permanent residency
- After 5 more years as Resident: apply for Colombian citizenship
Required time in Colombia
- To maintain M-11: must NOT be absent from Colombia for more than 180 consecutive days
Total approximate costs
- Application + consulate visa: $230 USD
- Apostilles + translations: $300-$500 USD
- Cédula de Extranjería: $100-$160 USD
- Immigration attorney (recommended): $1,000-$2,000 USD
- Total: $1,600-$2,900 USD
Official source: Cancillería de Colombia
Last verified: 2026-05-25.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Related procedural information
- USCIS Form I-407 — abandonment of LPR status — formal renunciation procedure
- IRS tax obligations as a US citizen abroad — citizens file regardless of residence
- Social Security totalization agreements — avoiding double SS coverage
- Find an international tax attorney — for renunciation and exit-tax cases
- Consulate of your destination country — pre-departure documentation
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