Colombia
Colombia offers an accessible investor visa — a business route from about 45,000 USD or property from roughly 155,000 USD — and a relatively short path to citizenship, five years or two for many Latin Americans and Spaniards. The honest counterweight: it taxes residents on worldwide income up to 39%, adds a wealth tax, and demands genuine presence of at least 180 days a year.
Residency by investment — key figures
- From
- $45 500≈ $60 743 — estimated total, family of four, fees included
- Processing time
- 1–3 months
- Physical presence
- This is a live-here visa. You must spend at least 180 days a year in Colombia, and the visa lapses automatically if you stay outside the country for more than 180 consecutive days. It is not a passport for someone who will not be present.
Investment routes
| Route | Official minimum | Real total, family of four |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | $159 000 | ≈ $212 265 |
| Business | $45 500 | ≈ $60 743 |
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Tax at a glance
- Colombia taxes its tax residents on worldwide income — not territorial
- Top personal income tax rate is 39%; corporate is 35%
- A wealth tax applies to residents’ worldwide net worth above a threshold
- Inheritances are taxed as occasional gains, broadly at 15%
- VAT is 19%
Compare it with another jurisdiction
| — | Malaysia | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Official minimum | $32 000lower | $45 500 |
| Real total, family of 4 (fees included) | ≈ $42 720lower | ≈ $60 743 |
| Announced processing | 3–6 months | 1–3 monthsfaster |
| Presence required | Applicants must be at least 25. | This is a live-here visa. |
| Years to citizenship | — | 5 yearsfaster |
| Investment routes | Bank deposit, Real estate | Real estate, Business |
| A route returns the capital | Yes | No |
| Open to Russian applicants | YesIdentical on this line | YesIdentical on this line |
| Region | Asia | Latin America |
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Frequently asked questions
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- It starts with a short qualifying call, and no, it is not a sales call
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