Colombian citizenship, governed by the Constitution of Colombia and the 1st Act of 2002, is primarily based on the principles of jus soli (right of the soil) and jus sanguinis (right of blood).
Colombia permits dual citizenship. The Constitution provides that Colombian nationality is not lost when a citizen acquires another nationality. Those who renounce Colombian citizenship may reacquire it later.
Those born in Colombia acquire Colombian citizenship if at least one parent is either a Colombian citizen or resident in Colombia.
Those born outside Colombia to at least one Colombian parent can register as a citizen by birth with a local consulate or by returning to Colombia as residents.
Those born to at least one Colombian parent, regardless of the place of birth, are entitled to citizenship. If born outside Colombia, their births can be registered with a local consulate.
Those meeting the following requirements may apply for naturalization:
Those who are married to a Colombian spouse may apply for naturalization after having resided in Colombia for at least 2 years (reduced from the general 5 year residence requirement).