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If you mix nomad, investor and tourist in the same story, the file weakens. Choose by legal fact.
2026 map
| Profile | Anchor | Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Expat / R | Transfer 31 Oct 2026 | Expats |
| Nomad | $5,252,715/month | Nomads |
| Investor | 100/350/650 SMMLV | Investment |
| Traveller | Check-Mig + purpose | Tourism |
| Student | Formal admission | Students |
| Retirement | Real legal fact | Retirement |
Next step
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Keep in mind
- One door per story avoids paying twice for the wrong file.
- Retirement is not a sunset type.
- The student starts from formal admission, not an eternal visitor stamp.
- Read figures for the filing year.
- Mixing nomad, investor and tourist in the same story weakens the file. Choose the type that matches your legal fact and document in that direction. 2026 figures · 10 cities .
- Passing tourist, nomad with documentable income, investor with a legal fact, resident in transfer, student or retiree: each profile has different requirements. Forcing a hybrid story so it “gets through” is the fastest way to lose months. Use this guide to identify yourself and then open only the matching type.
How to use this guide
Start by identifying your underlying reason, the real reason you are in Colombia: work, investment, study, pension, family tie or tourism. Mixing stories in one file weakens it.
What changes between profiles
Digital nomads focus on demonstrable remote income; investors on a registered investment; students on formal admission; retirees on a pension or economic base; and travelers on a clear purpose and a stay within the limits.
Common mistakes when choosing
Using the wrong category, relying on old information and assuming a visitor stamp equals residence. Always confirm figures and deadlines on official sources.
Next step
Go to your profile hub, read the related guides and, if needed, ask for a review of your case before filing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change profile later?
Yes, but each category change has its own requirements.
Which profile needs the fewest documents?
It depends on the case; none is free of requirements.
Where do I confirm the figures?
On official sources; see our sources page.