Colombia Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements & How to Apply

Who is eligible

The Visa V — Nómada Digital (created under Resolución 5477 of 2022) is aimed at foreign nationals who either work remotely — as an employee or independent worker — for companies based outside Colombia, or who are starting a digital-content or technology venture of interest to the country. As of 19 July 2026, official sources state that applicants must hold a passport from a country that is exempt from Colombia's short-stay visa requirement. Crucially, the visa does not authorise you to work for Colombian companies or to provide services to clients domiciled in Colombia; your income must come from abroad. Dependents (spouse and children) can generally be included as beneficiaries on a linked visa.

Income requirement

As of 19 July 2026, official sources state you must demonstrate minimum monthly income equal to three times the Colombian legal monthly minimum wage (SMLMV). With the 2026 minimum wage set at COP 1,750,905, that works out to about COP 5,252,715 per month — roughly US$1,300 depending on the exchange rate. This is proven with your official bank statements (extractos bancarios) for the last three months; sources report that each month must clear the threshold on its own rather than being averaged. Because the figure is pegged to the peso-denominated minimum wage, the exact dollar amount moves with both the annual wage adjustment and the exchange rate, so confirm the current number before you apply.

Required documents

• Valid passport (with a clear biographic-page scan) and a recent passport-style photo
• Bank statements for the last three months proving the income threshold
• Proof of remote work or your venture: an employment contract, service contracts, or a motivation/support letter describing the remote activity and that it serves non-Colombian companies
• Health insurance valid in Colombia for the whole stay, covering accident, illness, hospitalisation, disability, maternity, death and repatriation
• Completed online visa application form; Spanish translations of documents where applicable

How to apply, step by step

1. Gather and digitise your documents (passport, photo, three months of bank statements, proof of remote work, insurance) as clear PDFs/JPEGs within the portal's size limits.
2. Create an account and complete the application on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal (tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co), then pay the study fee to submit the file.
3. Wait for the decision (roughly a 30-day window), respond to any request for extra documents, and if approved pay the issuance fee and have the e-visa stamped or registered.

Cost

There are two government fees. A non-refundable study fee of about COP 230,000 (~US$55) is paid when you submit the application, regardless of the outcome. If the visa is approved, an issuance fee (tasa de expedición) of about COP 800,000 (~US$180) applies, bringing the total to roughly US$235. Budget for extras too: private health insurance for the whole period, plus any certified Spanish translations or document copies. These amounts are pegged to USD but charged in pesos and are set annually by the Cancillería, so treat them as estimates that change.

Processing time

As of 19 July 2026, official sources state the visa process runs online with a decision window of around 30 days from submission. Third-party guides commonly report real-world timelines of about two to six weeks, longer if the authorities request additional documents. There are no guarantees; apply well before any planned move and keep your documents current in case follow-up is needed.

Tax implications (overview)

Colombia generally treats you as a tax resident once you are present for more than 183 days (continuous or not) within any 365-day period. Tax residents can be taxed on their worldwide income, not just Colombian-source earnings, so time spent on the nomad visa can change your obligations. If you expect to cross the 183-day line, check how Colombia's rules and any tax treaty with your home country apply to you before you go.

Official source

Always confirm the current rules directly with the issuing authority:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería de Colombia)  ↗

Link opens the official government page. We last checked our figures against it on 19 July 2026.