Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
A visa for remote workers and business owners whose income comes from outside Colombia. Valid for up to 2 years.
Colombia issues a digital nomad visa to self-employed workers and business owners whose income comes from outside the country.
Who qualifies for the visa
The visa is open to remote employees of foreign companies, self-employed professionals and owners of foreign businesses. The key condition is that income must come from outside Colombia.
Validity and income
The visa is issued for up to 2 years. The minimum income is 3 Colombian minimum monthly wages (SMMLV): in 2026 that is COP 5,252,715 a month, about $1,610. The threshold follows the minimum wage and changes every January - we confirm the exact amount for your application date during the consultation.
Book a free consultation - we will check whether you meet the visa requirements and help with the paperwork.
Who qualifies
| Category | How to prove the work |
|---|---|
| Employee of a foreign company | employer letter confirming remote work, and the contract |
| Self-employed professional | contracts with foreign clients and payments from them |
| Owner of a foreign business | registration documents of the foreign company and income from it |
Working for Colombian employers or clients on this visa is not allowed.
We will check online whether your income is enough with your family included and calculate the visa cost for each member.
Documents
- Passport with free pages and a photo.
- Bank statements for the last 3 months showing at least 3 minimum wages.
- Proof of remote work: employer letter, client contracts or company documents.
- Health insurance covering Colombia for the whole stay: accidents, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death and repatriation.
- A motivation letter about your work.
- Foreign-language documents translated into Spanish.
How the process works
- Online application on the Foreign Ministry portal and payment of the study fee.
- Decision and payment of the issuance fee; fees depend on nationality.
- Registration. Within 15 days of entry or visa issue, register with Migración Colombia and obtain a foreigner ID card (cédula de extranjería).
- Life in the country. Bank account, lease and a tax number if needed.
A spouse and children can get dependant visas.
Taxes
You become Colombian tax resident after 183 days in the country within any 365 consecutive days. Residents pay tax on worldwide income at 0-39%, non-residents only on Colombian income. If you plan to stay more than six months, plan your taxes in advance. More on the Colombia taxes page.
Common reasons for refusal
- Income below the threshold in one of the three statement months.
- Income coming from Colombian clients.
- Insurance without Colombian coverage or shorter than the visa.
- No proof that the work is remote.
Cost by item
- application review fee - $56, paid on filing;
- visa issuance fee - $138 for most countries, paid after approval; amounts differ for some nationalities;
- foreigner ID card after registering with the migration service - about $95;
- health insurance with Colombian coverage for the whole term;
- translation of documents into Spanish.
Our manager will calculate the cost of our support in the chat and confirm it in writing.
Comparison with other Latin American countries
| Country | Monthly income from | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | ~$1,610 | up to 2 years |
| Brazil | $1,500 or $18,000 in the bank | up to 1 year, renewable |
| Mexico | ~$4,400 | 6 months to 4 years |
| Costa Rica | $3,000 | up to 1 year plus another year |
Colombia and Brazil have the most accessible income thresholds, Costa Rica does not tax foreign income, and Mexico gives the longest term.
What we do
We check income and statements, find insurance that meets the rules, prepare translations and the online application, and support registration with the migration service. We quote the fee after a free consultation and fix it in writing. Dollar amounts at the Banco de la República rate of 05.10.2026, COP 3,273.49 per dollar, rounded up.
Terms and cost of living in Colombia
Up to 2 years
The Colombia Digital Nomad Visa is issued for up to two years.
Income from abroad
Suitable for self-employed digital nomads and business owners - income must come from outside Colombia.
Affordable cost of living
Monthly expenses for a family of four are around $1,400 excluding rent, and around $380 for a single person. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs about $300.
Straightforward taxes
Tax in Colombia applies only after 183 days in the country in a year; the resident scale is 0-39%.
FAQ
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Services
Murblz services in Colombia
A passport or residence permit opens the door, but life behind it is awkward without a bank account and a roof over your head. Murblz specialists help with the account, property and company in the same country. The quote is fixed in writing before work starts.
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Want to work remotely from Colombia?
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