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Colombia Civil Union Visa

If you’ve been in a registered civil union with a Colombian national for more than one year, you may be eligible for Colombian residency through the Civil Union Visa. This is one of the most direct paths to legal status in Colombia for foreign partners of Colombian citizens.

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Quick Facts: Colombia Civil Union Visa
Visa Category	Migrant (M) — Civil Union
Union Requirement	Registered civil union with Colombian national — minimum 1 year
Visa Validity	1 to 3 years
Work Authorization	Yes
Path to Permanent Residency	After 5 years Migrant status
Processing Time	10–30 business days
Application Method	Online via the Colombian Cancillería portal
MLL Service Fee	See checkout

What happens after you pay

Confirmation email — Stripe receipt and onboarding link within one business day.
Onboarding — Document checklist and intake; your MLL contact introduced.
Preparation — We review your file before travel or filing.
Execution — Local specialists handle government submission; MLL coordinates.
Delivery — Approved outcome or completed deliverable with status updates.

What Is the Colombia Civil Union Visa?

The Colombian Civil Union Visa (Visa de Unión Marital de Hecho) is a Migrant (M) category visa valid for 1 to 3 years. It’s granted to foreign nationals who have a legally registered civil union (Unión Marital de Hecho) with a Colombian citizen that has been in place for at least one year.

This visa allows you to live and work legally in Colombia, and after holding Migrant status for five years, you can apply for permanent residency (Visa de Residente).

Requirements

Registered civil union (Unión Marital de Hecho) with a Colombian national — minimum 1 year
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Proof of the civil union registration (notarized declaration)
Financial means requirement — proof of income or savings
Criminal record certificate from your home country (apostilled)
Health insurance valid in Colombia

Total Cost Overview

Cost Item	Amount
MLL service fee (document review, filing, arrival registration guidance)	See checkout
Colombian government visa fee	Set by the Cancillería and paid directly to the Colombian government — MLL confirms the current amount during onboarding

Process

Register the civil union at a Colombian notary (Notaría) if not already done.
Gather required documents and apostilles.
Submit application online through the Colombian Cancillería portal.
Receive visa decision (typically 10–30 business days).
Enter Colombia and register your visa at Migración Colombia within 15 days.

What You Receive

Migrant (M) visa — valid 1–3 years, granting Colombian residency
Work authorization — the right to work in Colombia without a separate permit
A path to permanent residency — and eventually citizenship, after 5 years
Complete filed application — prepared and submitted through the Cancillería portal

What MLL Does

Confirms your civil union documentation and eligibility before filing anything
Assists with civil union registration at a Colombian notary if not already completed
Coordinates apostilles and prepares your document package
Files your application through the Cancillería portal
Guides your visa registration at Migración Colombia after arrival

MLL is not advisory-only here. Compared to navigating civil union registration and the Cancillería portal yourself, you get document review, filing, and post-arrival registration guidance for one fee.

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Who This Service Is Not For

Couples under the 1-year mark — the civil union must have been registered for at least 1 year before this visa applies.
Anyone whose partner has no ties to Colombia — your Colombian partner should be residing in or have ties to Colombia, and the union must be registered at a Colombian notary.
Anyone unwilling to formally register the union — an informal relationship doesn’t qualify; the Unión Marital de Hecho must be legally notarized.

After You Purchase

Confirmation email — receipt and a document checklist within 1 business day.
Document review — you submit your civil union registration, passport, and supporting documents.
Application filing — MLL submits your application through the Cancillería portal.
Decision — typically 10–30 business days.
Arrival registration — MLL guides you through registering your visa at Migración Colombia within 15 days of entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a civil union and marriage in Colombia?

A civil union (Unión Marital de Hecho) is a legally recognized partnership between two people who live together without being formally married. It has most of the same legal rights as marriage in Colombia and qualifies for the same visa category.

Can I work in Colombia on this visa?

Yes. The Migrant (M) visa category allows you to work legally in Colombia without needing a separate work permit.

What happens after 5 years?

After accumulating 5 years of continuous Migrant visa status, you can apply for a Resident visa — essentially permanent residency in Colombia.

Does my partner need to be living in Colombia?

Your Colombian partner should be residing in Colombia or have ties to Colombia. The civil union must be formally registered at a Colombian notary.

How much does this cost, all-in?

See checkout for the full MLL service — document review, filing, and arrival registration guidance. The Colombian government visa fee is separate and paid directly to the Cancillería.