Company Partner / Owner
Socio o Propietario · Art. 75, Res. 5477/2022
Foreign partners or owners holding equity above the threshold in a Colombian company.
Figures verified for 2026
Headline requirement
Investment of at least
equity / shareholding in a Colombian company
At a glance
- Validity
- up to 3 years
- Work rights
- RestrictedRestricted to your own company.
- Cédula de extranjería
- Required (within 15 days)
- Counts toward residency
- After 5 years
- Beneficiaries
- Spouse / children eligible
- Issuance fee
- US$230 approx.
Worth verifying before you apply
- The 100× SMMLV figure belongs to this visa — not the headline Investor visa (which is 350×/>650×).
- Issuance fee (≈ US$230) is subtype-dependent — confirm on the official cost filter.
The longer-term path
Socio/Propietario M years count toward the R Resident visa after 5 years. Work is restricted to your own company; a separate work visa is needed to work elsewhere.
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Common questions
Who is the Colombian Company Partner / Owner visa for?
Foreign partners or owners holding equity above the threshold in a Colombian company.
What is the financial requirement for the Company Partner / Owner visa?
Investment ≥ COP 175,090,500 (≈ US$51,077). equity / shareholding in a Colombian company. Figures are indexed to the current Colombian minimum wage (SMMLV); the COP amount is the binding one. Always confirm on the official Cancillería portal before applying.
How long is the Company Partner / Owner visa valid?
Up to 3 years, subject to the authority's decision on each application.
Does the Company Partner / Owner visa require a cédula de extranjería?
Yes. Holders must register for the cédula de extranjería with Migración Colombia, generally within 15 calendar days of the visa being issued.
Does the Company Partner / Owner visa count toward Colombian permanent residency?
Yes. It can count toward the Resident (R) visa after 5 years of qualifying time.