Best for budget
Colombia
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Spain vs Colombia — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Spain requires $3,105/month with 12 months stay, while Colombia requires $1,400/month with 24 months stay. Colombia wins on budget.
Budget
Colombia
Long-term
Colombia
Fastest
Spain
Feature
Spain
Colombia
Minimum Income
$3,105/month
$1,400/month
Duration
12 months
24 months
Processing Time
4 weeks
6 weeks
Application Fee
$106
$231
Tax Status
24% flat tax available via Beckham Law (OPTIONAL, must apply within 6 months). Applies to Spanish-source income up to €600,000. Self-employed autónomos may not qualify. Not automatic.
Foreign-sourced remote income is generally not taxed locally unless Colombian tax residence rules are triggered.
Dependents
Yes
No
Path to Residency
Yes
No
Path to Citizenship
Yes
No
Best for long-term
Colombia
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Spain
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Spain eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Colombia eligibility for your nationality