Colombia · Retire or live on savings
Colombia Rentista visa V
Income needed: COP 17.5M+ a month ≈ $5,470
Visa V — Rentista (Res. 5477/2022 art. 56)
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Key facts
Rentista visa V is a retire or live on savings route for Colombia. Applicants need income of COP 17.5M+ a month ≈ $5,470. You can stay 2 yrs. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Money needed
- COP 17.5M+ a month ≈ $5,470
- Government fees
- $56 · $183
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; income to show COP 17.5M+/mo ≈ $5,470; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$56 · $183
- $56Application study fee, Visitor (V) rentista, paid when applying in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 44 (≈ $49) in Europe and Cuba).
- $183Visa issuance fee, Visitor (V) rentista, paid on approval in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 141 (≈ $160) in Europe and Cuba).
Shown, not spentCOP 17.5M+/mo ≈ $5,470
- COP 17,509,050 a month (≈ $5,470)Income from rents or periodic payments may not be below 10 SMMLV (10 x COP 1,750,905 (≈ $550) for 2026); shown by a certificate from the public or private payer, or by Colombian assets that generate the income.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
This V visa is not on the list of visas whose time adds up toward the Resident (R) visa; only listed Migrant (M) visas count.
CitizenshipTime here doesn't count
Naturalisation needs 5 years of continuous domicile counted from the date a Resident (R) visa is issued (2 years if married to, partnered with or a parent of a Colombian), so time on this visa does not count directly.
ProcessingUp to 30 days
The visa authority has up to 30 calendar days to decide once the application is complete and the study fee is paid; consultations with other agencies can extend this.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Apply online: from abroad through the consulate for your country of residence, or from inside Colombia through the Bogota office if you hold regular migration status.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
What you'll need
What you must show1
- Income from rents or periodic payments may not be below 10 SMMLV.
Documents4
- A certificate from the public or private payer, or Colombian assets that generate the income, show the income.
- A letter declaring the origin of the income is required.
- A criminal-record certificate from each country of stay in the last 3 years (apostilled/legalised and translated) is required.
- A health policy valid in Colombia is required.
What happens at day 183
How Colombia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
2 years at first
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any period of 365 consecutive daysPresence in Colombia, continuous or not, including entry and exit days (art. 10 no. 1)
- More than 183 days in any 365 consecutive calendar days, entry and exit days includedForeigners become Colombian tax residents by presence over 183 days; where the period spans two tax years, residence starts in the second year.
- Foreign-source income
Individuals, Colombian or foreign, who are tax residents are taxed on both Colombian-source and foreign-source income and gains and on assets held inside and outside Colombia; non-residents are taxed only on Colombian-source income.
All tax rules for Colombia Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Certified translation
A criminal-record certificate from each country of stay in the last 3 years (apostilled/legalised and translated) is required
- Police certificate and civil documents
A criminal-record certificate from each country of stay in the last 3 years (apostilled/legalised and translated) is required
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
For foreigners who receive a periodic income from a lawful source, or hold Colombian assets yielding income. Does not allow work. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least COP 17,509,050 a month (≈ $5,470) · Income from rents or periodic payments may not be below 10 SMMLV (10 x COP 1,750,905 (≈ $550) for 2026); shown by a certificate from the public or private payer, or by Colombian assets that generate the income. 1 2
- A fee of $56 · Application study fee, Visitor (V) rentista, paid when applying in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 44 (≈ $49) in Europe and Cuba). 4
- A fee of $183 · Visa issuance fee, Visitor (V) rentista, paid on approval in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 141 (≈ $160) in Europe and Cuba). 4
Requirements
- Income from rents or periodic payments may not be below 10 SMMLV. 1
- A certificate from the public or private payer, or Colombian assets that generate the income, show the income. 1
- A letter declaring the origin of the income is required. 1
- A criminal-record certificate from each country of stay in the last 3 years (apostilled/legalised and translated) is required. 1
- A health policy valid in Colombia is required. 1
Stay
- Visa valid up to 2 years.
- Initial permitted stay: 24 months.
- Visa validity: 24 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Work
Work in Colombia is not permitted.
Family
Beneficiary visas available for the principal holder's dependants.
Official sources
- Resolución 5477 de 2022 (consolidated, incl. Res. 10434 de 2023) — visa types and requirements · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto 159 de 2026 — salario mínimo mensual legal 2026 (COP 1,750,905) · Presidencia / Ministerio del Trabajo de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-02-19
- Tipos de Visa · Cancillería de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Costos, pagos y oficinas de trámite (visa fees by category) · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-12
- Ley 2332 de 2023 (nationality law), arts. 4 and 9 · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-11
Rentista visa V and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentista visa V | Needs income of COP 17.5M+ a month ≈ $5,470 | 2 yr | Yes |
| Pensioner visa M | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 3 yr | Yes |
| Retiree permanent residence Mexico | Needs income of MXN 134k+ a month ≈ $7,310 | – | Yes |
| Pensionado residence Costa Rica | Needs income of $1,000+ a month | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Pensioner residence Argentina | Needs income of ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290 | 3 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Rentista visa V?
Income of at least COP 17,509,050 a month (≈ $5,470). Income from rents or periodic payments may not be below 10 SMMLV (10 x COP 1,750,905 (≈ $550) for 2026); shown by a certificate from the public or private payer, or by Colombian assets that generate the income. A fee of $56. Application study fee, Visitor (V) rentista, paid when applying in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 44 (≈ $49) in Europe and Cuba). A fee of $183. Visa issuance fee, Visitor (V) rentista, paid on approval in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 141 (≈ $160) in Europe and Cuba).
How long can I stay on the Rentista visa V?
Visa valid up to 2 years.
How long does the Rentista visa V take to process?
The visa authority has up to 30 calendar days to decide once the application is complete and the study fee is paid; consultations with other agencies can extend this.
Can I work on the Rentista visa V?
Yes. Work in Colombia is not permitted.
Can I bring my family on the Rentista visa V?
Beneficiary visas available for the principal holder's dependants.
Does the Rentista visa V lead to permanent residence in Colombia?
Time on the Rentista visa V doesn't count toward permanent residence in Colombia. Time on the Rentista visa V doesn't count toward citizenship.
How are Rentista visa V holders taxed in Colombia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Rentista visa V. The standard rules apply: Individuals, Colombian or foreign, who are tax residents are taxed on both Colombian-source and foreign-source income and gains and on assets held inside and outside Colombia; non-residents are taxed only on Colombian-source income. There is no new-resident exemption for foreign-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Resolución 5477 de 2022 (consolidated, incl. Res. 10434 de 2023) — visa types and requirements · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto 159 de 2026 — salario mínimo mensual legal 2026 (COP 1,750,905) · Presidencia / Ministerio del Trabajo de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Tipos de Visa · Cancillería de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Costos, pagos y oficinas de trámite (visa fees by category) · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-12
- Ley 2332 de 2023 (nationality law), arts. 4 and 9 · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-11
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