You can acquire Colombian citizenship (with the possibility of obtaining a Colombian citizenship card and passport), if you have been residing in the country under an R type visa for a period of time:

• 1 year, if you are from Latin America or the Caribbean.
• 2 years, if you are Spanish.
• 2 years, if you are of another nationality and have a Colombian spouse, permanent partner or children.
• 5 years, if you are of another nationality and do not have any of the above.

Requirements

In addition to residency, you must comply with:

1. Letter of application.
2. Digital photo.
3. Copy of valid passport.
4. Proof of the work activity, profession or trade performed in Colombia.
5. Proof of the relationship with the Colombian spouse, permanent companion or child.
6. Presentation of the knowledge exam.

Does Colombian nationality extend to your family?

It will only be extended to your minor children, under parental authority and with resident visa as beneficiaries.

Why do the procedure with us?

We offer you:

• Full of the requirements for your specific case.
• Complete application.
• Response to possible requirements.
• Accompaniment throughout the application process.

Want to know more about the process?

Contact us! We offer personalized advice to analyze your profile and indicate all the requirements to be met in your specific case.

According to Article 96 of the Political Constitution of Colombia, you can acquire Colombian citizenship if:

You were born in Colombia and:

• Your mother or father is Colombian, or
• Your mother or father was domiciled in Colombia at the time of your birth.

You were born abroad and:

• Your father or mother are Colombian

Does Colombian nationality extend to your family?

It will only be extensible to your minor children, under parental authority. Subsequently, your adult children may apply for citizenship in compliance with the same requirements.

Why do the procedure with us?

We offer you:

• Counseling for your specific case.
• Answers to possible doubts.
• Complete explanation of the procedure.
• Recommendations to follow from abroad, depending on the consulate that corresponds to you.

Want to know more about the process?

Contact us! We offer personalized advice to analyze your profile and indicate all the requirements to be met in your specific case.

If you lost your Colombian nationality or renounced it and wish to recover it.

Requirements

1. Motivation letter.
2. Copy of citizenship card or civil registry of birth.
3. Passport type photo.

In addition, you will require

• If you were Colombian by birth, certificate of renunciation of nationality or document of naturalization in another State.

• If you were Colombian by adoption, certificate of judicial record and proof of domicile in Colombia for at least 1 year.

Does Colombian nationality extend to your family?

It will only be extended to your minor children, under parental authority and with resident visa as beneficiaries.

Why do the procedure with us?

We offer you:

• Counseling for your specific case.
• Answers to possible doubts.
• Complete explanation of the procedure.
• Recommendations to follow from abroad, depending on the consulate that corresponds to you.

Want to know more about the process?

Contact us! We offer personalized advice to analyze your profile and indicate all the requirements to be met in your specific case.

Colombian law allows you to renounce your nationality as long as you do not become stateless, that is, without any nationality.

Requirements

1. Motivation letter.
2. Proof of other nationality.
3. 4 document type photos.

Does this waiver extend to your family?

This waiver is a personal procedure, but it may affect the right of your spouse and children to have the nationality if they have not yet acquired it.

Why do the procedure with us?

We offer you:

• Counseling for your specific case.
• Answers to possible doubts.
• Complete explanation of the procedure.
• Recommendations to follow from abroad, depending on the consulate that corresponds to you.

Do you need to renounce your Colombian nationality?

Contact us! We offer advice on the entire process: requirements, process, application and consequences, so that you will not be surprised with your decision.