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Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)

Colombia COL

Last verified 2026-04-20Official source

Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa (Nomada Digital) is among the world's most affordable remote-work visas, letting foreigners with foreign-source income live in Colombia. The income bar is modest: three times Colombia's monthly minimum wage (roughly COP 4,000,000, about USD 900 per month) earned from foreign employers or clients, with an application fee near USD 60 and processing of about a month.

A spouse or partner and dependent children can be added as beneficiaries on the same application. It is a V-type visa capped at two years; holders must reside in Colombia while it is valid and may not work for Colombian employers or run a business targeting the Colombian market.

It does not lead directly to permanent residency or citizenship, but time can count toward the broader five-year legal-residence path (two years for nationals of Latin American countries and Spain) if you switch to an M-visa. Staying more than 183 days in a calendar year makes you a Colombian tax resident, taxed on worldwide income, and Colombia participates in CRS and FATCA reporting.

Program Details

Category
Digital Nomad
Processing Time
1 months
Application Fee
$60
Minimum Income
$900
/mo
Minimum Investment
—
Family Included
Spouse/partner and dependent children may apply as beneficiaries on the same visa application
Path to PR
No
Path to Citizenship
No
Physical Presence
Must reside in Colombia while the visa is valid; the visa is tied to physical presence in country
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Tax Impact
Foreigners residing in Colombia for more than 183 days in a calendar year (continuous or accumulated) are considered Colombian tax residents and taxed on worldwide income

Minimum monthly income equivalent to three times Colombia's monthly minimum wage (approximately COP $4,000,000 or ~USD $900); exact amount adjusts with annual minimum wage updates

Key Requirements

  • ✓Proof of monthly income of at least three times Colombia's current minimum monthly wage from foreign sources
  • ✓Employment contract, freelance contracts, or bank statements demonstrating consistent foreign-source income
  • ✓Must work exclusively for foreign employers or clients — no work for Colombian companies permitted
  • ✓Valid passport with sufficient validity
  • ✓Health insurance valid in Colombia for the duration of the visa
  • ✓Clean criminal background check

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  • Minimum monthly income

    Programme requires $900/month.

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Application Process — Step by Step

  1. 01

    Document $900+/month remote income

    home country

    3x Colombian monthly minimum wage (~$900 USD in 2024) from foreign source. V-type visa Subcategory 13 (DN).

    Typical duration: 2-4 weekssource ↗

  2. 02

    Apply online via Cancillería portal

    online

    All-digital application. Upload documents, pay fee, receive e-visa.

    Typical duration: 4-8 weeks

  3. 03

    Enter Colombia + register cédula de extranjería

    destination

    Register with Migración Colombia for foreign ID card within 15 days of entry.

    Typical duration: 2-4 weeks

Documents Required

DocumentIssued ByApostilleTranslate toValidity (days)
Valid passportHome countryNo—180
Foreign employment/contract proofEmployer/clientsYeses90
Bank statements ($900+/mo)BankNoes90
Health insurance valid in ColombiaInsurerNoes365

Realistic Costs

Some figures below are industry estimates rather than officially verified: lawyer_fee_high, health_insurance_first_year, relocation_misc, total_first_year_low, total_first_year_high, total_5_year_low, total_5_year_high.

Government fee
$230
Lawyer fee (low–high)
$0
–
$1,500
Translations
$200
Apostilles
$100
Health insurance (year 1)
$600
Relocation misc.
$2,000
Total first year
$1,500
–
$4,500
Total 5-year
$3,000
–
$8,000

Among cheapest DN visas globally.

Realistic Timeline

  • Consulate wait0–0 weeks
  • Decision → arrival2 weeks
  • Residence card issuance4 weeks
  • Total to residence card6–14 weeks

Renewal

First renewal after
24 months
Subsequent cycle
0 months
Renewal fee
$230
Requirements
V-visa not directly renewable beyond 2 years — switch to M-visa (resident) for longer stay.

Path to Permanent Residency — Details

Years required
5
Integration test
Not required

Path to Citizenship — Details

Years required
5
Language test
Yes (A2)
Civic test
Required
Oath
Required
Dual citizenship
Allowed

Tax Residency

Trigger
183 days/year of presence
Taxation scope
Worldwide income
Exit-tax country
No

Health Insurance

Mandatory
Yes
Public system access
After 0 months

Examples: Sura, Compensar, Cigna Global

Banking Setup

Open account before arrival
Not typically possible before arrival

Bridge fintechs

Wise (formerly TransferWise)

Local banks accepting applicants

Bancolombia, Davivienda, Banco de Bogotá

Family Specifics

Spouse work rights
Limited on dependent V-visa
Child school enrolment
Public + international schools
Parent inclusion
Not eligible
Sibling inclusion
Not eligible

Gotchas — Things to Watch For

  • ⚠V-visa max 2 years — then switch to M-visa
  • ⚠Medellín/Bogotá popular but cartagena/Cali cheaper
  • ⚠Colombia signed CRS + FATCA — tax reporting applies

What This Visa Does NOT Allow

  • ×Colombian employment
  • ×Active business targeting Colombian market

Before You Arrive — Checklist

  1. Apostille employment docs
  2. Health insurance

After You Arrive — Checklist

  1. Cédula de extranjería registration
  2. RUT (tax ID)
  3. Bank account

Common Rejection Reasons

  • •Income below threshold
  • •Documentation gaps

Recent Legislative Changes

  • 2022-10-22

    Colombia DN visa (V-13) introduced via Resolution 5477.source ↗

Last known legislative update for this programme: 2022-10-22.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after 2 years?+

V-visa DN cannot be renewed beyond 2 years. To stay longer, switch to M-visa (migrant resident) via investment, work contract, or family ties. Time on V-visa counts toward 5-year PR.

source ↗

Good Fit For

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