Colombia is the latin americas 4th largest economy and petroleum contributes to 49% of the exports and has largest shipbuilding industries in the world. The country has sound economic policies and free trade agreements actively seeking large scale foreign investments. There are several business opportunities within the different economic sectors in Colombia.
Investment name
Foreign direct investment
Minimum investment
US$ 100,000
Qualifying investments
- Minimum US$ 100,000 foreign direct business investment in the country
- Minimum US$ 200,000 acquisition of real estate
Visa type
Resident investor visa
Processing time
2-3 weeks
Permanent residence
After 5 years of lawful living
Citizenship
After total 10 years of living with PR status, exceptions: spanish citizens after 2 years of living, or citizens of latin american or caribbean countries after 1 year of living.