FAQ
1. Do I need to register to receive the Citizen's Income in 2026?
No. Selection is automatic via Sisbén IV. If you are in Group A, the government will include you as vacancies become available. Do not trust application form links until there is an official announcement from the government.
2. What is a Joint Responsibility Agreement?
It is a mandatory document that the beneficiary must sign (digitally or in person) accepting the commitments to take the children to the doctor and to school.
3. Is the payment monthly?
No. In 2026, payments are bimonthly, occurring approximately every 45 days, following the DPS schedule.
4. What is the maximum amount a family can receive?
The standard value per cycle is up to $500.000 pesos for extreme poverty, with possible additional annual bonuses for educational performance.
5. Can I receive both Citizen Income and Youth Income at the same time?
Generally, the system prioritizes one benefit per family unit to avoid duplication, but this depends on the specific composition of the household.
6. How can I withdraw the money if I don't have an account at Banco Agrario?
You can withdraw your card via "giro" at physical locations such as SuperGiros or Efecty, by presenting your original citizenship card.
7. What causes a family to lose the benefit?
Failure to attend children's medical appointments, excessive school absences, or an improvement in family income that alters the Sisbén group.
8. Where do I update my information so I don't lose my benefits?
The update must be done directly at the Sisbén offices of your municipal government or through the portal. Sisbén Citizen Portal.