Visas

🇨🇴 Colombia Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nomada Digital): $3,000/mo income, 2 years initial stay, ~1 month processing. Requirements, tax treatment, and 2026 rules.

$3,000/mo
Income req.
2 years
Initial stay
~1 month
Processing
No
Path to PR
183
Days to tax residency

Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum income proof required
  • Health insurance required
  • Clean criminal record required
  • Business plan not required
  • Local partner not required
  • Local director not required
  • Physical office not required
  • Job creation not required

Income requirements are for gross income from sources outside Colombia, proven with bank statements and tax returns. Most programs do not accept income earned from local clients - that requires a standard work permit.

Income threshold and costs

Minimum income$3,000/mo
Minimum investment-
Application fee$58
Typical legal fees$800
Health insurance requiredYes
Clean criminal recordYes
Business plan requiredNo
Local partner requiredNo
Local director requiredNo
Physical office requiredNo

Tax treatment while on the visa

Tax systemWorldwide
Tax residency threshold183 days
Foreign employment income taxedYes
Top personal income tax rate39%
CFC rulesYes
Economic substance requiredNo

A digital nomad visa does not by itself change your tax residency. Your tax residency is determined by days present and other ties under Colombia's rules. Use the tax residency calculator to check where you cross the threshold.

Duration, renewal, and presence

Initial stay2 years
RenewableNo
Max renewals0
Min days in country / year-
Days before tax residency183 days
Presence trackingStandard

Permanent establishment risk: LOW - Digital nomad visa since 2022. Up to 2 years. No Colombian tax on foreign income if under 183 days.. Running an active business with local clients or employees from Colombia can create a taxable presence even on a nomad visa.

Path to permanent residency and citizenship

Path to PRNo
PR after-
Path to citizenshipNo
Citizenship after-
Spouse includedYes
Spouse work rightsNo
Work rightsremote only
Can operate a businessNo

Watch-outs and recent changes

Recent policy changeLaunched 2022. One of the more accessible digital nomad visas in LATAM.
Watch outNon-renewable. Must work for foreign employer or clients only. Income requirement is $3k/month minimum.

Valid for up to 2 years. Popular with founders wanting extended LATAM base. Does not count toward permanent residency.

How Colombia compares to other DNVs

Side-by-side against other popular digital nomad visa programs.

🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇮🇩 Indonesia$2,000/mo🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇦🇷 Argentina$2,500/mo🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇮🇹 Italy$2,550/mo🇨🇴 Colombia vs 🇲🇹 Malta$2,900/mo

Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Colombia digital nomad visa?

The Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nomada Digital) requires at least $3,000/mo in gross income from sources outside Colombia, proven with bank statements and tax returns.

Do I pay tax in Colombia on foreign income while on the DNV?

Yes. Colombia taxes foreign employment income even on the digital nomad visa - factor this into your take-home.

How long is the Colombia DNV valid?

The initial stay is 2 years. Processing typically takes ~1 month.

Can the Colombia DNV lead to permanent residency?

No. The Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nomada Digital) is a temporary stay permit and does not directly lead to permanent residency in Colombia.

Can I bring my family on the Colombia digital nomad visa?

Yes. A spouse can be included (without independent work rights). Dependents are typically covered under the same permit - check the dependent requirements for your situation.

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