Investor — Capital / FDI
Inversionista (inversión extranjera directa) · Art. 79 (FDI route), Res. 5477/2022
Those making a substantial foreign direct investment registered in the central bank's foreign-exchange system.
Figures verified for 2026
Headline requirement
Investment of at least
foreign direct investment registered with Banco de la República
At a glance
- Validity
- up to 3 years
- Work rights
- RestrictedTied to your registered investment/venture.
- 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
- Investment thresholds are tiered: 100× (company equity), 350× (real estate), >650× (FDI). Confirm the current figure for your route.
- Issuance fee (≈ US$230) is subtype-dependent — confirm on the official cost filter.
The longer-term path
FDI above this level can support residency directly or count toward the R Resident visa after 5 years. Maintain the registered investment.
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Common questions
Who is the Colombian Investor — Capital / FDI visa for?
Those making a substantial foreign direct investment registered in the central bank's foreign-exchange system.
What is the financial requirement for the Investor — Capital / FDI visa?
Investment ≥ COP 1,138,088,250 (≈ US$331,998). foreign direct investment registered with Banco de la República. 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 Investor — Capital / FDI visa valid?
Up to 3 years, subject to the authority's decision on each application.
Does the Investor — Capital / FDI 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 Investor — Capital / FDI visa count toward Colombian permanent residency?
Yes. It can count toward the Resident (R) visa after 5 years of qualifying time.