Visa V · Visitante

Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income)

Rentista · Art. 56, Res. 5477/2022

People with stable passive income — rents, dividends, annuities, interest — from a verifiable source.

Figures verified for 2026

Peso amounts are indexed to the 2026 minimum wage () and USD equivalents are indicative — COP is the binding figure. Always confirm current figures on the official Cancillería visa portal before applying.

Headline requirement

Monthly income of at least

COP 17,509,050(≈ US$5,108)

At a glance

Validity: up to 2 years
Work rights: Not permitted
Cédula de extranjería: Not required
Counts toward residency: Does not count
Beneficiaries: Spouse / children eligible
Issuance fee: US$178 approx.

Worth verifying before you apply

Rentista is a V (Visitor) subtype, NOT an M visa — a common misconception.
Issuance fee is subtype-dependent — confirm on the official cost filter.

Getting your apostille

Planning ahead: the slowest document in this visa's checklist is the FBI background check with its federal apostille.

Do it yourself

Order the FBI check, then mail it to the US Department of State for the Apostille: An official certificate attached to a document that makes it legally valid in another country. US federal documents (like the FBI background check) are apostilled by the US Department of State in Washington, DC; state documents (like birth certificates) by the issuing state. — only official fees, but realistically 6+ weeks all-in, and the sequencing is on you. The step-by-step is in the document guide.

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The longer-term path

The rentista is a Visitor (V) visa and does not accumulate time toward residency. If Colombia becomes home, an M visa (investment, marriage, etc.) is the usual next step toward the R resident visa.

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The guided journey takes you through all five stages for the Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income) visa — eligibility self-check, the document checklist, an annotated walkthrough of the government form, the decision window, and the steps after approval.

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Common questions

Who is the Colombian Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income) visa for?

People with stable passive income — rents, dividends, annuities, interest — from a verifiable source.

What is the financial requirement for the Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income) visa?

Income ≥ COP 17,509,050 (≈ US$5,108) / month. 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 Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income) visa valid?

Up to 2 years, subject to the authority's decision on each application.

Does the Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income) visa require a cédula de extranjería?

No. This visa category does not require registering for a cédula de extranjería.

Does the Rentista (Fixed / Passive Income) visa count toward Colombian permanent residency?

No. Time on this visa does not accumulate toward the Resident (R) visa on its own.

Headline requirement

At a glance

The longer-term path

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Common questions

Sources & last verified on July 3, 2026