Visa V – Nómada Digital (Colombia Digital Nomad Visa)
Work remotely from Medellín, Bogotá or the Caribbean coast for up to two years on a single…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Colombian visitor (V) visa for foreigners working remotely for foreign employers or running a digital business, valid up to two years.
Dream spread
Work remotely from Medellín, Bogotá or the Caribbean coast for up to two years on a single visa.
Relocation reality check
You must show three months of bank statements with income of at least three Colombian legal monthly minimum wages (SMLMV), which re-sets every January, and you may not work for Colombian-domiciled entities.
Verify before applying
Income threshold tracks Colombia's legal minimum wage. It changes over time — re-verify before you apply. Paid work for Colombian-domiciled entities is not permitted.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Three-minimum-wage income proof
Must show bank statements proving income equal to three Colombian legal monthly minimum wages over the last three…
Check: No Colombian local employment
Visa does not permit paid work for a person or entity domiciled in Colombia.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Nationals of short-stay visa-exempt countries working remotely for foreign companies or as digital entrepreneurs; full-risk health policy covering Colombia required.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Three-minimum-wage income proof
BlockerMust show bank statements proving income equal to three Colombian legal monthly minimum wages over the last three months.
No Colombian local employment
BlockerVisa does not permit paid work for a person or entity domiciled in Colombia.
The long game
If Colombia becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Colombia · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 3 COP per month≈ USD 1,100/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)Minimum income equivalent to three Colombian legal monthly minimum wages over the last three months.
- Duration
- 1–24 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Stays over 183 days in a 365-day period can create Colombian tax residency on worldwide income. Verify with a tax professional.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇨🇴 Colombia. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/Colombia
Bilingual national sub; visa threads are frequent.
- r/medellin
Red flags
- Income tied to changing local minimum wage
- No paid work for Colombian-domiciled entities
- Health policy required
- Safety varies by region
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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