🇨🇴 Colombia · Citizenship

Naturalization and citizenship-by-investment: residence years, language and civics tests, dual-citizenship rules, and multi-passport planning.

Colombian nationality by naturalisation is generally available after several years of residence (fewer for spouses of Colombians and some Latin American/Caribbean nationals). Those born in Colombia to residents are Colombian by birth.

  • Naturalisation typically requires a qualifying period of residence and meeting conditions.
  • Shorter periods apply for spouses of Colombians and certain nationalities.
  • Colombia generally permits dual nationality.

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