Colombia · Nomad / Remote work
Colombia Digital nomad visa V
Income needed: COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640
Visa V — Nómadas digitales (Res. 5477/2022 art. 46)
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Key facts
Digital nomad visa V is a nomad / remote work route for Colombia. Applicants need income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640. You can stay 2 yrs. You can work remotely for foreign employers or clients, not for local ones. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640
- Government fees
- $56 · $183
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; income to show COP 5.3M+/mo ≈ $1,640; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$56 · $183
- $56Application study fee, Visitor (V) digital nomad, paid when applying in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 44 (≈ $49) in Europe and Cuba).
- $183Visa issuance fee, Visitor (V) digital nomad, paid on approval in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 141 (≈ $160) in Europe and Cuba).
Shown, not spentCOP 5.3M+/mo ≈ $1,640
- COP 5,252,715 a month (≈ $1,640)Minimum 3 SMMLV monthly income over the last 3 months (3 x COP 1,750,905 (≈ $550) for 2026), evidenced by bank statements.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
This V visa is not on the list of visas whose time adds up toward the Resident (R) visa; only listed Migrant (M) visas count.
CitizenshipTime here doesn't count
Naturalisation needs 5 years of continuous domicile counted from the date a Resident (R) visa is issued (2 years if married to, partnered with or a parent of a Colombian), so time on this visa does not count directly.
ProcessingUp to 30 days
The visa authority has up to 30 calendar days to decide once the application is complete and the study fee is paid; consultations with other agencies can extend this.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Apply online: from abroad through the consulate for your country of residence, or from inside Colombia through the Bogota office if you hold regular migration status.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- No local jobs: remote work for employers or clients abroad only
- Only for passports from 100 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant holds a passport of a country or territory exempt from the Colombian short-stay visa.
- Entrepreneurs give a motivation letter instead, describing the project and its financial and human resources.
What you must show1
- Income must be at least 3 SMMLV monthly over the last 3 months, evidenced by bank statements.
Documents4
- A letter (Spanish or English) from one or more foreign companies states the type of link and remuneration.
- The contract, if any, is included.
- Alternatively, proof of co-ownership of a foreign company with a remote-work letter is accepted.
- Health insurance valid in Colombia covers accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death and repatriation for the intended stay.
What happens at day 183
How Colombia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
2 years at first
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any period of 365 consecutive daysPresence in Colombia, continuous or not, including entry and exit days (art. 10 no. 1)
- More than 183 days in any 365 consecutive calendar days, entry and exit days includedForeigners become Colombian tax residents by presence over 183 days; where the period spans two tax years, residence starts in the second year.
- Foreign-source income
Individuals, Colombian or foreign, who are tax residents are taxed on both Colombian-source and foreign-source income and gains and on assets held inside and outside Colombia; non-residents are taxed only on Colombian-source income.
All tax rules for Colombia Tax records checked
Full official text
Remote work from Colombia exclusively for foreign companies (employed or self-employed) or to start a digital-content/IT venture. Open to passports of short-stay visa-exempt countries and territories. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least COP 5,252,715 a month (≈ $1,640) · Minimum 3 SMMLV monthly income over the last 3 months (3 x COP 1,750,905 (≈ $550) for 2026), evidenced by bank statements. 1 2
- A fee of $56 · Application study fee, Visitor (V) digital nomad, paid when applying in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 44 (≈ $49) in Europe and Cuba). 4
- A fee of $183 · Visa issuance fee, Visitor (V) digital nomad, paid on approval in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 141 (≈ $160) in Europe and Cuba). 4
Requirements
- The applicant holds a passport of a country or territory exempt from the Colombian short-stay visa. 1
- Entrepreneurs give a motivation letter instead, describing the project and its financial and human resources. 1
- Income must be at least 3 SMMLV monthly over the last 3 months, evidenced by bank statements. 1
- A letter (Spanish or English) from one or more foreign companies states the type of link and remuneration. 1
- The contract, if any, is included. 1
- Alternatively, proof of co-ownership of a foreign company with a remote-work letter is accepted. 1
- Health insurance valid in Colombia covers accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death and repatriation for the intended stay. 1
Stay
- Visa valid up to 2 years. Nationals of visa-exempt countries may alternatively enter visa-free on an entry permit of up to 90 days, extendable to a maximum of 180 continuous or discontinuous days per calendar year, provided no Colombian entity pays them.
- Initial permitted stay: 24 months.
- Visa validity: 24 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Nationality
Passport of a country or territory on the Colombian short-stay visa-exempt list (99 states plus Hong Kong). Open to: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Brazil, The Bahamas, Bhutan, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Fiji, FM, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, MH, North Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, PW, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Solomon Islands, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Suriname, El Salvador, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, VA, VC, Venezuela, WS, Hong Kong.
Work
Remote work only for foreign companies or clients, or to start a digital-content/IT venture; no paid work for a person or entity domiciled in Colombia.
Family
Beneficiary visas can be requested for the principal holder's dependants; beneficiaries do not receive work permission.
Official sources
- Resolución 5477 de 2022 (consolidated, incl. Res. 10434 de 2023) — visa types and requirements · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto 159 de 2026 — salario mínimo mensual legal 2026 (COP 1,750,905) · Presidencia / Ministerio del Trabajo de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-02-19
- Tipos de Visa · Cancillería de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Costos, pagos y oficinas de trámite (visa fees by category) · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-12
- Resolución 5488 de 2022 (consolidated, as amended by Resolución 8558 de 2025) — nationalities exempt from the short-stay visa · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-11
- Ley 2332 de 2023 (nationality law), arts. 4 and 9 · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-11
Digital nomad visa V and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad visa V | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 2 yr | Remote only |
| Remote worker stay Costa Rica | Needs income from $3,000 a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Brazil | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad residence Argentina | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
| Remote employee residence Uruguay | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Digital nomad visa V?
Income of at least COP 5,252,715 a month (≈ $1,640). Minimum 3 SMMLV monthly income over the last 3 months (3 x COP 1,750,905 (≈ $550) for 2026), evidenced by bank statements. A fee of $56. Application study fee, Visitor (V) digital nomad, paid when applying in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 44 (≈ $49) in Europe and Cuba). A fee of $183. Visa issuance fee, Visitor (V) digital nomad, paid on approval in Colombia or anywhere outside Europe and Cuba (EUR 141 (≈ $160) in Europe and Cuba).
How long can I stay on the Digital nomad visa V?
Visa valid up to 2 years.
How long does the Digital nomad visa V take to process?
The visa authority has up to 30 calendar days to decide once the application is complete and the study fee is paid; consultations with other agencies can extend this.
Can I work on the Digital nomad visa V?
Remote only. Remote work only for foreign companies or clients, or to start a digital-content/IT venture; no paid work for a person or entity domiciled in Colombia.
Can I bring my family on the Digital nomad visa V?
Beneficiary visas can be requested for the principal holder's dependants; beneficiaries do not receive work permission.
Who can apply for the Digital nomad visa V?
Passport of a country or territory on the Colombian short-stay visa-exempt list (99 states plus Hong Kong). Open to: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Brazil, The Bahamas, Bhutan, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Fiji, FM, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, MH, North Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, PW, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Solomon Islands, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Suriname, El Salvador, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, VA, VC, Venezuela, WS, Hong Kong.
Does the Digital nomad visa V lead to permanent residence in Colombia?
Time on the Digital nomad visa V doesn't count toward permanent residence in Colombia. Time on the Digital nomad visa V doesn't count toward citizenship.
How are Digital nomad visa V holders taxed in Colombia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad visa V. The standard rules apply: Individuals, Colombian or foreign, who are tax residents are taxed on both Colombian-source and foreign-source income and gains and on assets held inside and outside Colombia; non-residents are taxed only on Colombian-source income. There is no new-resident exemption for foreign-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Resolución 5477 de 2022 (consolidated, incl. Res. 10434 de 2023) — visa types and requirements · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Decreto 159 de 2026 — salario mínimo mensual legal 2026 (COP 1,750,905) · Presidencia / Ministerio del Trabajo de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Tipos de Visa · Cancillería de Colombia · checked 2026-10-10
- Costos, pagos y oficinas de trámite (visa fees by category) · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-12
- Resolución 5488 de 2022 (consolidated, as amended by Resolución 8558 de 2025) — nationalities exempt from the short-stay visa · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-11
- Ley 2332 de 2023 (nationality law), arts. 4 and 9 · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia · checked 2026-10-11
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