Business
Negocios · Art. 35, Res. 5477/2022
Business dealings, market study, investment/incorporation procedures, and contract negotiation — not employment.
Figures verified for 2026
Headline requirement
Documented business purpose
At a glance
- Validity
- up to 2 years
- Work rights
- Not permittedNo employment and no Colombian social-security enrollment.
- Cédula de extranjería
- Not required
- Counts toward residency
- Does not count
- Beneficiaries
- Not available
- Issuance fee
- Varies by subtype
Time outside Colombia
Worth verifying before you apply
- No employment is allowed on this visa — verify the permitted activities for your specific case.
- Issuance fee varies by subtype — confirm on the official cost filter.
The longer-term path
The business visa is a Visitor (V) visa and does not accumulate time toward residency, and it does not permit employment. For working in Colombia, see the Worker or Company Partner/Owner visas.
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Common questions
Who is the Colombian Business visa for?
Business dealings, market study, investment/incorporation procedures, and contract negotiation — not employment.
How long is the Business visa valid?
Up to 2 years, subject to the authority's decision on each application.
Does the Business visa require a cédula de extranjería?
No. This visa category does not require registering for a cédula de extranjería.
Does the Business visa count toward Colombian permanent residency?
No. Time on this visa does not accumulate toward the Resident (R) visa on its own.