About the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
Colombia offers the Visa V Nómadas Digitales (Digital Nomad Visa) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Colombia for Up to 2 years. Issued as a Visitor (Type V) visa. Visa duration may be 6 months to 2 years depending on applicant's nationality. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD1,100 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Colombia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum 3× Colombia's monthly legal minimum wage (SMLMV). In 2025: 3 × COP 1,423,500 = COP 4,270,500/month (approximately USD $1,090–$1,100 at current exchange rates).
Documents needed
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Recent passport-size photo (3×4 cm, white background)
- 3 months of bank statements showing income meeting or exceeding 3× SMLMV/month (or employment contract/client contracts proving income)
- Letter from employer or self-employment letter in English or Spanish
- Health insurance covering accidents, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, and repatriation — valid for full duration of stay
- Last page of passport showing most recent entry stamp (if applying from within Colombia).
How to Apply for the Colombia DNV
Processing time: 10–30 business days (2–6 weeks)
- 1Confirm eligibility (citizen of visa-exempt country; remote worker for non-Colombian employer or freelancer/entrepreneur with foreign clients; earn min 3× SMLMV/month).
- 2Gather all required documents (apostilled, translated into Spanish where required).
- 3Create account and submit application online via Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal (cancilleria.gov.co).
- 4Pay the USD $50 application fee online.
- 5Wait 10–30 business days for decision.
- 6Upon approval, pay the visa issuance fee.
- 7Travel to Colombia.
- 8Within 15 days of arrival, register your visa with Migración Colombia and apply for Cédula de Extranjería.
Application fees: Application fee: approximately USD $50–$55 (non-refundable). Visa issuance fee upon approval: approximately USD $170–$230. Total: approximately USD $220–$285.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Up to 2 years. Issued as a Visitor (Type V) visa. Visa duration may be 6 months to 2 years depending on applicant's nationality.
Renewal: Yes — the Visa V Nómadas Digitales (Digital Nomad Visa) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Colombia
Non-residents (under 183 days/year) are not taxed on foreign-sourced income. After 183 days in any 365-day period, digital nomads become Colombian tax residents and must report worldwide income (progressive rates 19%–39%). Visa holders receive a Cédula de Extranjería (foreigner ID).
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