R · Article 89

R Visa — Renuncia a nacionalidad colombiana

Former Colombian nationals (by birth or adoption) who renounced Colombian nationality.

M Visa — InvestorR Visa — Accumulated time

Who is it for?

Applicants whose purpose matches this category in Resolución 5477 — confirm fit before filing.

Application checklist

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Complete the online visa application (SITAC / Cancillería) for category R — Renunciation of Colombian nationality.
Recent digital color photo on a white background (neutral expression; max 300 KB; face fully visible, head centered).
Passport or accepted travel document valid at least six (6) months from the application date, in good condition, with a blank page if a sticker may be needed — plus a copy of the bio page.
If applying from inside Colombia: copy of the most recent entry stamp or equivalent Migración Colombia authorization / salvoconducto (art. 24.4).
If applying from a country that is not your nationality: proof of regular stay there (short-stay-exempt nationalities) or resident status (nationalities that need a short-stay visa) — art. 24.5.
Copy of the record of renunciation of Colombian nationality.
If nationality was lost under article 9 of the 1886 Constitution: naturalization in a foreign country or proof of another nationality acquired before 1991.
Letter requesting the R visa and explaining the means of subsistence for remaining in the country.
Pay the study fee within the calendar deadline Cancillería sets after filing; if approved, pay the issuance fee within its deadline.

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Validity / stay

Validity and stay are set by Cancillería for each authorization.

Work authorization

See category rules in Resolución 5477.

Beneficiaries

Depends on category — verify before planning a family filing.

Informational — not legal advice. Cancillería has discretionary authority over every application. Confirm the current nationality list and official text before filing.

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