Colombia Resident Visa (Type R)

The Resident Visa (Type R) is the permanent-residency category under Colombia’s visa system. It is intended for people with an established, lasting connection to the country — including former Colombian nationals, the parent of a Colombian national by birth, applicants who have accumulated the required continuous time of permanence, and certain foreign direct investors. The specific qualifying periods and thresholds are set by the authorities, so confirm your situation against the official Cancillería guidance.