Best for budget
Colombia
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Croatia vs Colombia — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Croatia requires $3,960/month with 18 months stay, while Colombia requires $1,400/month with 24 months stay. Colombia wins on budget.
Budget
Colombia
Long-term
Colombia
Fastest
Colombia
Feature
Croatia
Colombia
Minimum Income
$3,960/month
$1,400/month
Duration
18 months
24 months
Processing Time
12 weeks
6 weeks
Application Fee
$87
$231
Tax Status
Qualifying digital nomads generally do not owe Croatian local income tax on foreign employment income.
Foreign-sourced remote income is generally not taxed locally unless Colombian tax residence rules are triggered.
Dependents
No
No
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
Colombia
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Croatia eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Colombia eligibility for your nationality