| Up to 3 years, leads to Resident visa |
| More complex application. Must maintain continuous residency. |
| $750/month (3x Colombian minimum wage) |
| Permanent Resident |
| Tourist Visa (Balikbayan/Extension) | None | Arrive visa-free (most Western countries). Extend at Bureau of Immigration. | Very generous extensions available. Easy process. | bb8c1a99-8efd-4c3a-9293-973ed1034621 | 30 days, extendable up to 36 months | Must leave every 36 months. Getting ACR-I Card required after 59 days. | None | Tourist |
| V Visa (Visitor) - Retirement | None | Apply online through Colombian immigration website. Need apostilled documents. | One of lowest income requirements. Can stay 3 years. Path to residency. | 94eb52db-f2ff-4da2-807b-f702d0999765 | Up to 3 years | Cannot work on this visa. Must renew before expiration. | $750/month (3x Colombian minimum wage) | Retirement |
| SVEG (Special Visa for Employment Generation) | None | Apply through Board of Investments. | Can legally work/do business. | bb8c1a99-8efd-4c3a-9293-973ed1034621 | Renewable annually | Complex requirements. Must actually employ Filipinos. | Must create Philippine employment | Digital Nomad |
| Pensionado (Retiree) Visa | None (must have pension) | Apply through Panamanian immigration with pension proof. Can use attorney for smoother process. | Famous discounts: 25% off utilities, 50% off entertainment, 15-20% off medical. Permanent residency. Can work. | b8e6ae99-5f1f-4233-a863-500f7f8764f5 | Permanent | Must have government-backed pension (Social Security counts). Private pensions may not qualify. | $1,000/month from government pension | Retirement |
| Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A) | 50+ years | Apply at Thai embassy/consulate with proof of funds and health insurance. | Renewable indefinitely. Can stay long-term legally. | 07746e3c-2246-4a45-a756-f1a2a21836fb | 1 year, renewable | Must report to immigration every 90 days. Cannot work. Annual renewal required. | $2,100/month income OR $24,000 in Thai bank | Retirement |
| Tourist Visa | None | Arrive visa-free. Extend at Migración Colombia office. | Visa-free for US/EU/Canada. Can extend once. | 94eb52db-f2ff-4da2-807b-f702d0999765 | 90 days, extendable to 180 days/year | Maximum 180 days per calendar year. Cannot work. | None | Tourist |
| Digital Nomad Visa | None | Apply online. Need proof of remote employment with foreign company. | Designed for remote workers. Can stay 2 years. | 94eb52db-f2ff-4da2-807b-f702d0999765 | 2 years | Must work for foreign company. Introduced 2022, rules still evolving. | $750/month (3x Colombian minimum wage) | Digital Nomad |
| Friendly Nations Visa | None | Apply through immigration attorney recommended. Need police clearance and notarized documents. | Fast track to residency for citizens of 50 "friendly nations" (US, Canada, EU, etc.). Can work. | b8e6ae99-5f1f-4233-a863-500f7f8764f5 | Permanent after 2 years | Must show economic ties (job offer, business, or real estate). Bank deposit must remain. | $5,000 bank deposit + professional/economic ties | Permanent Resident |
| Tourist Visa | None | Arrive at airport. May need to show hotel booking and return ticket. | Visa-free for most Western countries. | b8e6ae99-5f1f-4233-a863-500f7f8764f5 | 90 days (reduced from 180) | Cannot border-run indefinitely. Must show onward travel. Recently reduced to 90 days. | None | Tourist |
| Tourist Visa | None | Apply at embassy or arrive visa-exempt (30 days for many nationalities). | Easy to obtain. Good for scouting trips. | 07746e3c-2246-4a45-a756-f1a2a21836fb | 60 days, extendable 30 days | Short duration. Multiple re-entries look suspicious to immigration. | None (proof of funds recommended) | Tourist |
| Education Visa (ED Visa) | None | Enroll in accredited school. School handles visa paperwork. | Affordable long-term stay. Can study Thai language or Muay Thai. | 07746e3c-2246-4a45-a756-f1a2a21836fb | 1 year, renewable while studying | Must actually attend classes. Immigration crackdowns on fake students. Cannot work. | School tuition (~$500-1500/year) | Digital Nomad |
| Permanent Resident Visa | None (or 4 years as Temporary Resident) | Apply after 4 years as Temporary Resident or directly if meeting higher income requirements. | Permanent stay. Can work freely. No renewal required. | 3afcd001-67f5-404d-a9a8-5d5704c2758a | Indefinite | Higher financial requirements. Must maintain residency (not be absent more than 18 months). | $4,200/month income OR $167,000 savings | Permanent Resident |
| Thailand Elite Visa | None | Apply through Thailand Elite office. Processing takes 2-4 weeks. | Long-term stay without renewals, VIP airport service, government concierge, no work restrictions (for personal business) | 07746e3c-2246-4a45-a756-f1a2a21836fb | 5-20 years depending on package | Expensive upfront cost. Contract terms can change. Does not grant work permit for employment. | $15,000-$60,000 one-time fee (no monthly income required) | Elite/Special |
| SRRV (Special Resident Retiree Visa) | 35+ years (with higher deposit) or 50+ | Apply through Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA). Takes 2-4 weeks. | Permanent residency. Multiple entry. Can work with additional permit. No renewal hassles. | bb8c1a99-8efd-4c3a-9293-973ed1034621 | Indefinite | Large upfront deposit required. Must maintain deposit in Philippine bank. | $10,000-$50,000 deposit depending on age/type | Retirement |
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