How to Get Colombian Citizenship?Requirements current as of 2 October 2026. Exact requirements are confirmed during a consultation. This information is for reference only and is not an offer
In short
Citizenship, a passport and the local Cédula ID card from 3 months, turnkey. We prepare documents remotely, you fly to Colombia once for a month
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Citizenship, passport and local ID card (Cédula) in 3 months, turnkey
We work directly with local lawyers in Colombia, with no intermediaries. We handle the entire process, from preparing documents to receiving your passport
- 2 monthsWe prepare documents remotely while you stay at home
- 1 monthYou fly to Colombia, and we attend every appointment together
- 4 weeksAfter arrival, your passport and Cédula are in hand
- No language or history exams
- Dual citizenship allowed, you keep your current passport
- 117 countries without a prior visa, including Schengen
- After 2 years of residence in Spain, a route to an EU passport
We discuss terms and pricing on the first call, it is free
What a Colombian passport gives you
A Spanish passport after 2 years
Colombian citizens by birth qualify for Spanish citizenship under a fast-track procedure: 2 years of legal residence are enough. It is a direct route to an EU passport with the right to live and work in any EU country
How to get Spanish citizenship in 2 years →
Program requirements
| Timeline | from 3 months |
|---|---|
| Format | 2 months of remote document preparation and 1 month in Colombia |
| Result | passport and Cédula in hand 4 weeks after arrival |
| Exams | not required |
| Dual citizenship | allowed, you keep your current passport |
| Visa-free destinations | 117 without a prior visa, including Schengen, South Korea and Mexico |
Availability by applicant citizenship
Russia
Available
No restrictions by the applicant's citizenship, no need to give up the Russian passport
Belarus
Available
No restrictions by citizenship
Kazakhstan
Restricted
Kazakhstan does not recognize dual citizenship, a decision on the Kazakh passport will be needed
Uzbekistan
Restricted
Uzbekistan does not recognize dual citizenship
Pros
- A passport from 3 months
- Dual citizenship allowed, you keep your current passport
- Visa-free entry to Schengen and South Korea
- A route to a Spanish passport after 2 years of residence
Cons
- You need to fly to Colombia once for a month
- Documents from your home country must be ordered in advance and apostilled
Common reasons for refusal
- Documents without an apostille or on an outdated form
- Translation errors in the spelling of names
- Inconsistent data between documents
If the program is not available to you
- If you only need legal status in the country, a rentista or investor visa will do
- If you work remotely, you can start with a digital nomad visa
FAQ
Can I buy Colombian citizenship?
No, Colombia has no citizenship by investment program. We handle citizenship through a fast-track program from 3 months
How do the 3 months work?
For 2 months we prepare documents remotely while you stay at home. Then you fly to Colombia for a month and receive your passport and Cédula about 4 weeks after arrival
Do I have to give up my current passport?
No, Colombia allows dual citizenship and does not require renunciation
Do I need to pass any exams?
No, this program does not require language or history exams
Colombia before you fly there
Episodes of the travel show Oryol i Reshka about the country's cities and nature (in Russian)
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