Permanent Partner of a Colombian
Compañero(a) permanente de nacional colombiano(a) · Art. 68, Res. 5477/2022
The foreign de-facto permanent partner of a Colombian citizen, in a union formalized for more than one year.
Figures verified for 2026
Headline requirement
Registered permanent union (1+ yr) · no income floor
At a glance
- Validity
- up to 1 year
- Work rights
- OpenOpen work permission — any lawful activity.
- Cédula de extranjería
- Required (within 15 days)
- Counts toward residency
- After 5 years
- Beneficiaries
- Spouse / children eligible
- Issuance fee
- US$230 approx.
Time outside Colombia
Worth verifying before you apply
- Issuance fee (≈ US$230) is subtype-dependent — confirm on the official cost filter.
- Permanent partner (Art. 68) differs from spouse (Art. 67) in validity (up to 1 year) and years-to-residency (5, not 3).
The longer-term path
Unlike the spouse visa (3 years to residency), the permanent-partner route counts toward the R Resident visa after 5 continuous years. The permanent-partner visa is also issued for a shorter period (up to 1 year), so plan renewals carefully to preserve continuity.
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Common questions
Who is the Colombian Permanent Partner of a Colombian visa for?
The foreign de-facto permanent partner of a Colombian citizen, in a union formalized for more than one year.
How long is the Permanent Partner of a Colombian visa valid?
Up to 1 year, subject to the authority's decision on each application.
Does the Permanent Partner of a Colombian 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 Permanent Partner of a Colombian visa count toward Colombian permanent residency?
Yes. It can count toward the Resident (R) visa after 5 years of qualifying time.