Best for budget
Colombia
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Colombia vs Japan — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Colombia requires $1,400/month with 24 months stay, while Japan requires $68,000/year with 6 months stay. Colombia wins on budget.
Budget
Colombia
Long-term
Colombia
Fastest
Japan
Feature
Colombia
Japan
Minimum Income
$1,400/month
$68,000/year
Duration
24 months
6 months
Processing Time
6 weeks
3 weeks
Application Fee
$231
$20
Tax Status
Foreign-sourced remote income is generally not taxed locally unless Colombian tax residence rules are triggered.
Tax exposure depends on stay length, treaty status, and sourcing rules; shorter stays under 183 days may avoid Japanese tax in treaty-supported cases.
Dependents
No
Yes
Path to Residency
No
No
Path to Citizenship
No
No
Best for long-term
Colombia
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Japan
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Colombia eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Japan eligibility for your nationality