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Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V — Nómadas Digitales)

Colombia Digital Nomad Visa 2026

Colombia runs one of the most accessible digital nomad visas on the planet, and the numbers explain why Medellín keeps appearing on nomad shortlists. The threshold is three times the Colombian minimum wage — COP 5,252,715 a month in 2026, roughly €1,300 — the lowest income bar of any dedicated nomad visa in the Americas. The entire process happens online through the foreign ministry's portal: upload your passport, three months of bank statements, a letter from your foreign employer or proof of your foreign business, and a health policy with seven specifically-named coverages (maternity included — standard travel policies usually fail this test). Approval brings up to two years of legal residence, a cédula de extranjería that unlocks Colombian bank accounts, and family inclusion for a spouse and children. Two caveats deserve attention. The peso figure resets every January with the minimum wage, so last year's guides are always wrong. And the visa caps physical presence at 180 days per calendar year — a deliberate line just under the 183-day tax-residency trigger. Colombia is therefore a superb base for nomads who split their year across countries, and a poor fit for anyone planning twelve uninterrupted months in Medellín.

Verified October 8, 2026Official source: Cancillería de Colombia — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (official portal) ↗Report an error

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Key facts at a glance

Minimum income

€1,300/month

3× Colombia's minimum wage (SMMLV): COP 5,252,715/month in 2026 — reset every January, so always recalculate rather than trusting last year's number.

Savings required

None set

No savings alternative is published; the test is recurring monthly income.

Maximum stay

Up to 2 years

Not renewable

Processing time

Up to 30 calendar days. The application is fully online.

Application fee

€44 study fee (non-refundable) + €106 issuance fee if approved — €150 total. Spanish nationals are exempt; Japanese and Korean nationals pay only the study fee.

Degree required

No

Income does the filtering

Full requirements

Program
Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V — Nómadas Digitales)
Minimum income
€1,300 per month (3× Colombia's minimum wage (SMMLV): COP 5,252,715/month in 2026 — reset every January, so always recalculate rather than trusting last year's number.)
Savings
No fixed requirement — No savings alternative is published; the test is recurring monthly income.
Duration & renewal
Up to 2 years. Granted for up to 2 years; there is no in-place extension — at expiry you reapply or switch to another visa category.
Processing time
Up to 30 calendar days. The application is fully online.
Fees
€44 study fee (non-refundable) + €106 issuance fee if approved — €150 total. Spanish nationals are exempt; Japanese and Korean nationals pay only the study fee.
Family
Spouse and dependent children can be included as beneficiaries of the visa holder.
Apply from abroad
Yes — Entirely online through the Cancillería's tramites portal — you can apply from anywhere in the world.
Apply in country
Yes — The online portal also accepts applications filed from inside Colombia.
Degree / experience
Not required — No degree or experience requirement.
Remote work history
Not officially specified — No remote-work history minimum; 3 months of bank statements evidence the income.
Health insurance
Required — must be valid for the full stay

Tax notes

183 days of presence in any 365-day window triggers Colombian tax residency (worldwide income). The visa caps presence at 180 days per calendar year — staying under it keeps you non-resident.

Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Three times the Colombian minimum wage (SMMLV): COP 5,252,715/month in 2026, roughly €1,300. The figure resets every January when Colombia sets its new minimum wage — always calculate 3× the current SMMLV rather than trusting last year's number.

Sources & verification

Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying.

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