Colombia’s Digital Nomad Visa (part of the Visitor visa category, sometimes called Visa V – Nómada Digital) lets remote workers live in Colombia legally for up to two years without the 180-day annual cap that limits tourist stays.
Who qualifies #
You need to demonstrate remote income from outside Colombia, either as an employee of a foreign company or a freelancer/contractor with clients abroad, meeting a minimum monthly income threshold tied to Colombia’s minimum wage (SMMLV). That threshold moves every January with the wage adjustment; in 2026 it works out to roughly USD 1,375 per month. Confirm the current figure on the Cancillería (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) portal before applying, since it changes annually.
What it actually costs #
Colombian visa fees are two-part: a non-refundable study fee (roughly USD 52 to 55) paid when you submit the application, and a larger issuance fee (roughly USD 230 to 450, depending on the specific visa subcategory) charged only if the visa is approved. The widely-repeated “$40 fee” figure circulating online is out of date.
Required documents #
A valid passport, proof of remote income (employment contract, client contracts, or invoices showing a consistent pattern), and health insurance covering your stay in Colombia, including medical emergencies. Some documents may need translation into Spanish or an apostille if issued abroad.
Tax status, separately from visa status #
Holding the Digital Nomad Visa does not by itself make you a Colombian tax resident. That’s a separate test based on physical presence: cross 183 days in Colombia within any rolling 365-day period, and you become a tax resident taxed on worldwide income, regardless of which visa you hold. See the Colombia taxes for expats guide for the full breakdown.
Where to actually work #
Medellín has the country’s most developed remote-work infrastructure. Real, established coworking options include Atomhouse (day passes from around USD 12, a strong local-and-international community, based in south Medellín) and La Casa Redonda (a three-storey house in Laureles with a more creative, community-focused feel, daily yoga and workshops). Bogotá and Cartagena both have Selina coworking locations if you split time between cities. See the best coworking spaces guide for the fuller picture.
The path beyond the nomad visa #
Five continuous years on any Migrant (M) visa category, including the Digital Nomad Visa, makes you eligible to apply for permanent residency (the R visa). See the full residency guide for the complete picture, including faster paths through marriage or investment.
*Related: Visa and Residency for Expats | How to Get Residency in Colombia | Colombia Taxes for Expats
