Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
Colombia offers a digital nomad visa requiring $1,400/month minimum income, with a 24 months stay, 6 weeks processing, and a $231 application fee. The program is for solo applicants.
Quick facts
Income
$1,400/month
Duration
24 months
Processing
6 weeks
Fee
$231
Tax
Foreign-sourced remote income is generally not taxed locally unless Colombian tax residence rules are triggered.
Dependents
No
Check if you qualify
Pick your passport nationality to jump straight into a personalized eligibility route for Colombia.
Yellow badges indicate eligible nationalities that have treaty, documentation, or embassy-specific restrictions.
Requirements checklist
Use this as your document prep list before starting the application.
A clean criminal record certificate may be requested depending on nationality and filing history.
Proof of remote work for a foreign employer, freelance contracts, or foreign business ownership.
International health insurance covering Colombia for the full approved stay period.
Passport valid for the requested visa duration with a scanned copy of the main identity page.
Address evidence in Colombia, such as a hotel booking, lease, or host letter.
Proof of income equal to at least three Colombian minimum wages: COP 5,252,715 monthly, roughly USD 1,400.
Application steps timeline
A simple step-by-step flow from preparation to arrival.
Gather Colombia nomad documents
Prepare passport scans, proof of income, insurance, and remote work or business documents for the digital nomad visa.
Complete the online foreign ministry form
Use Colombia's online visa system to complete the application and upload all supporting files in the required format.
Pay study and issuance fees
Pay the visa study and issuance charges, which commonly total around USD 231 once approved.
Submit online and monitor email
Finalize the digital submission and watch for follow-up notices or requests for clearer financial documents.
Wait for approval
Processing often runs from two to six weeks depending on case volume and document quality.
Receive eVisa and register if needed
After approval, download the eVisa, travel to Colombia, and complete any local migration registration steps required for longer stays.
Check eligibility from your nationality
Shortcut links for some of the most relevant nationality-specific routes.
Source and notes
Official source
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/Additional notes
Colombia's digital nomad category is a V-type visitor visa. The 2026 income threshold is 3× SMMLV: COP 5,252,715 per month (COP 1,750,905 × 3), roughly USD 1,400. Dependents need separate applications, and this visa does not lead directly to permanent residency.
India restriction note
You may need a valid Schengen or US visa or residence permit to benefit from Colombia's conditional visa-free entry rules.
China restriction note
You may need a valid Schengen or US visa or residence permit to benefit from Colombia's conditional visa-free entry rules.
Vietnam restriction note
You may need a valid Schengen or US visa or residence permit to benefit from Colombia's conditional visa-free entry rules.
Thailand restriction note
You may need a valid Schengen or US visa or residence permit to benefit from Colombia's conditional visa-free entry rules.
Taiwan restriction note
You may need a valid Schengen or US visa or residence permit to benefit from Colombia's conditional visa-free entry rules.