We assist applicants pursuing the Colombian Migrant Visa (Visa M) under Resolución 5477—Cónyuge, Compañero(a) Permanente, and Inversionista pathways. A bilingual advisor coordinates document preparation, authentication, and submission through the Cancillería portal.
MyVisaUSA
Our work is to make the Colombian Migrant Visa process clear, professional, and well-documented for applicants based abroad. We combine bilingual advisory work with an internal platform that keeps every case organized, transparent, and on track from the first consultation through a final decision. We coordinate document preparation, apostille, and certified-translation steps for applicants based in the United States and Europe, and we submit through the Cancillería portal on your behalf where the process allows. Our advisors work in English and Spanish so nothing gets lost in translation between you and the Colombian government. Our binational presence—offices in Bucaramanga, Colombia and St. Petersburg, Florida—means that whether your questions are about a U.S.-issued document or a Colombian regulation, someone on our team is in the right time zone and the right legal context to answer them.
MyVisaUSA
Experience
+4 years
Presence
U.S. + Colombia
We are a bilingual (English / Spanish) consultancy assisting applicants with the Colombian Migrant Visa (Visa M) under Resolución 5477 of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Our work focuses on case evaluation, document preparation, apostille and certified-translation coordination, and submission through the Cancillería portal. We support three Migrant Visa pathways: Cónyuge (spouse of a Colombian citizen), Compañero(a) Permanente (recognized de facto union with a Colombian citizen), and Inversionista (qualifying direct investment or registered real-estate ownership in Colombia). We are a private consultancy. We are not a law firm, and we are not affiliated with the Colombian government or any embassy. Migrant Visas are issued at the discretion of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores; we cannot guarantee approval. Official information is published at cancilleria.gov.co.
We support three categories of the Colombian Migrant Visa (Visa M) under Resolución 5477. Each pathway has distinct documentation requirements.
Spouse Visa (Cónyuge)
For foreigners married to a Colombian citizen. Requires a valid marriage certificate and supporting documentation, properly authenticated and translated when issued abroad.
Permanent Partner Visa (Compañero(a) Permanente)
For foreigners in a recognized de facto union (unión marital de hecho) with a Colombian citizen. Requires documentation evidencing the union under Colombian law.
Investment Visa (Inversionista)
For foreigners with a qualifying direct investment or registered real-estate ownership in Colombia. Requires proof of investment that meets the applicable thresholds and registration requirements.
Some Migrant Visa categories, including spouse and permanent partner visas, may provide open work authorization in Colombia, subject to the terms of the visa issued and applicable professional regulations. Certain categories can count toward a future Resident Visa, but the required accumulated time depends on the category and continuity of the visa. M visas can lose validity if the holder is absent from Colombia for more than 180 continuous days within a 365-day period. Approval is always subject to Colombian government review.
A closer look at the three Migrant Visa pathways under Resolución 5477. Use this to identify the category that fits your situation; we confirm eligibility and documentation during your consultation.
Foreign nationals legally married to a Colombian citizen, where the marriage is recognized under Colombian law.
Foreign nationals in a recognized de facto union (unión marital de hecho) with a Colombian citizen.
Foreign nationals with a qualifying direct investment in a Colombian company or registered real-estate ownership in Colombia.
From the first conversation to a decision on your application, here is what to expect at each stage of the engagement.
We discuss your situation, identify the Migrant Visa category that fits, and outline the documentary work ahead. You leave the consultation with a clear sense of scope, timeline, and what would be required from you.
If you decide to proceed, we send a written engagement letter setting out scope, fees, and what is and is not included. Government fees are always paid separately, directly to the Colombian government.
Your bilingual advisor walks you through the document checklist for your category, reviews each item for consistency with your passport and Cancillería requirements, and coordinates apostille and certified-translation steps where needed.
We submit through the Cancillería portal, confirm that all required fields and uploads meet specification, and monitor your case through to a decision. If Cancillería requests supplemental documentation, we help you respond promptly, and once your visa is issued we explain next steps—including any post-issuance registration with Migración Colombia.
Most Migrant Visa applications submitted from abroad fail or stall on document authentication, not on eligibility. Here is what the process actually involves and where applicants typically get stuck.
Apostille for Foreign Public Documents
Public documents issued in the United States or a European Hague Convention member must be apostilled by the issuing jurisdiction's competent authority before they will be accepted by Cancillería. Apostille requirements differ by document type and by U.S. state—we confirm the correct path before you order anything.
Certified Spanish Translation
Documents not originally issued in Spanish must be translated by a translator officially recognized for translations into Spanish. Cancillería rejects translations that are not certified, and quality varies meaningfully across providers; we work with translators we have used successfully in prior cases.
Recency, Consistency, and Format
Civil records (marriage certificates, birth certificates, union evidence) often must be recently issued. Names, dates, and places must match exactly across your passport, civil documents, and the Cancillería application. Cancillería also has specific photo dimensions and file-format requirements that the portal enforces on upload.
