Colombia digital nomad visa

Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V) (Visa V Visitante - Nomadas Digitales) · Americas

Colombia offers the Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is ~COP 5,252,715/month (~USD 1,520), the visa is valid for Up to 2 years (yes, by re-applying; no codified max-years cap), and the government fee is ~COP 230,000 study (~USD 52) + ~COP 800,000 issuance (~USD 175) = ~USD 230. 183+ days in any 12 months = Colombian tax residency on worldwide income (~19-39%); no special regime. Spouse/children includable as beneficiaries; no fixed extra-income-per-dependent published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.

Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (cancilleria.gov.co). Data as of June 2026.

Colombia nomad visa at a glance

Item	Colombia
Minimum income	~COP 5,252,715/month (~USD 1,520)
Visa duration	Up to 2 years
Renewable	Yes, by re-applying; no codified max-years cap
Government fee	~COP 230,000 study (~USD 52) + ~COP 800,000 issuance (~USD 175) = ~USD 230
Tax for nomads	183+ days in any 12 months = Colombian tax residency on worldwide income (~19-39%); no special regime
Processing time	~2-6 weeks online
Family / dependents	Spouse/children includable as beneficiaries; no fixed extra-income-per-dependent published

Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (cancilleria.gov.co). Data as of June 2026.

Income requirement

~COP 5,252,715/month (~USD 1,520). 3x the Colombian monthly minimum wage (2026 wage COP 1,750,905/mo), proven for the last 3 months. The figure has risen with the minimum wage.

Requirements & eligibility

Remote work exclusively for foreign companies (employee or independent) or digital/IT entrepreneurship; visa-exempt passport; company letter; health insurance covering national territory; bank statements. No income from Colombia-domiciled entities.

Tax for digital nomads in Colombia

183+ days in any 12 months = Colombian tax residency on worldwide income (~19-39%); no special regime.

Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Colombia depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Colombia's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.

Family & dependents

Spouse/children includable as beneficiaries; no fixed extra-income-per-dependent published.

Processing time

~2-6 weeks online.

Data quality for Colombia

Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Colombia source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Colombia digital nomad visa?

The Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V) requires ~COP 5,252,715/month (~USD 1,520). 3x the Colombian monthly minimum wage (2026 wage COP 1,750,905/mo), proven for the last 3 months. The figure has risen with the minimum wage. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.

How long is the Colombia digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?

The initial validity is Up to 2 years. Yes, by re-applying; no codified max-years cap.

How much does the Colombia digital nomad visa cost?

The government fee is ~COP 230,000 study (~USD 52) + ~COP 800,000 issuance (~USD 175) = ~USD 230. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.

Do digital nomads pay tax in Colombia?

183+ days in any 12 months = Colombian tax residency on worldwide income (~19-39%); no special regime. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Colombia's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.

Can my family join me on the Colombia nomad visa?

Spouse/children includable as beneficiaries; no fixed extra-income-per-dependent published

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Last updated: 2026-06-20