Migrant visa (M) - Worker
Colombia's M Worker visa is for foreigners hired by a company (legal entity) in Colombia under an employment contract. The visa is granted for up to three years, gives a work permit only for the stated job and employer, and counts towards the resident (R) visa after five years. Applications are made online to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in Angola, Brazil, DR Congo, Uganda
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from Angola, Brazil, DR Congo or Uganda (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit there) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Colombia
Money
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Currency
Colombian Peso
COP
Colombian Peso
Cost of living
41
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
19–39%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IVA) 19% · social security 8%
Bands set in UVT: exempt up to 1,090 UVT; 39% above 31,000 UVT.
Living
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Happiness
#65 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign employees with an employment contract from a legal entity in Colombia.
Eligibility
Employment contract with a legal entity
The employer must be a legal entity; the work permit is limited to the job, entity, profession or activity for which the visa was granted.
Employer's income
Bank certificates or statements in the employer's name for the last four months showing average monthly income of 100 times the legal monthly minimum wage (smmlv).
Qualifications
For non-regulated professions, an apostilled or legalised and translated degree, or work and experience certificates. For regulated professions, the licence or permit from the competent professional council (required at the latest for second and later visas).
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