Colombia digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only nationals of countries whose citizens are exempt from Colombia's short-stay visitor visa may apply.

• Passport from a country exempt from Colombia's short-stay visa
• Remote work for a foreign company, or a digital-content or tech startup project
• Income of at least three Colombian minimum wages a month over the last three months
• Health insurance valid in Colombia for the whole stay

Income requirement

You need to show at least 3 monthly minimum wages – COP 5,252,715 per month in 2026 (about US$1,603 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). Bank statements must show at least three legal monthly minimum wages (2026 minimum wage COP 1,750,905) in each of the last three months; family members can be added as beneficiaries.

Documents you need

• Passport
• Letter in Spanish or English from the foreign company describing the relationship and pay (or contract)
• Motivation letter describing the project, for entrepreneurs
• Bank statements for the last three months
• Comprehensive health insurance valid in Colombia

How to apply, step by step

1. Fill in the online visa form on the Cancillería portal and upload documents as PDF
2. Pay the US$56 study fee
3. If approved, pay the US$138 issuance fee and receive the electronic visa

Cost and processing time

The fee is uS$56 study fee plus US$138 issuance fee (US$194 total; different rates in the euro zone, free for Spanish nationals). Processing takes not stated on official sources. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Official sources reviewed do not address tax for nomads. Colombian tax residency usually starts after 183 days in a 365-day period, so check before staying long.

Good to know

• Visa-exempt nationals who only want a short stay can work remotely on an entry permit of 90 days, extendable to 180 days a year
• The minimum wage changes each January, so the income figure changes too

Visiting first?

101 passports can enter Colombia visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Colombia visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Cancillería de Colombia – Visas

Not yet confirmed on an official source: processing time, renewal. Check these with the consulate before you apply.