Colombia — Investment routes
| Route | Official minimum | Real total, family of four | Hold | Recoverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estateReal estate purchase of at least 350 times the Colombian monthly minimum wage (SMMLV), which in 2026 works out to roughly 150,000–160,000 USD. Because the threshold is pegged to the minimum wage, it drifts up each year. | $155 000 | ≈ $206 925 | — | No |
| BusinessAlternatively, a registered business investment of at least 100 times the monthly minimum wage — roughly 45,000 USD in 2026 — into a new or existing Colombian company. A much lower entry than the property route, but an active investment. | $45 000 | ≈ $60 075 | — | No |
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