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Colombian Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V)

A Visitor visa letting remote workers and digital entrepreneurs live in Colombia while working for foreign companies or clients.

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Minimum-income figure stated as a multiple of SMLMV per official guidance; the exact peso/USD amount and the application fees were not confirmed on an official Cancillería page and should be verified before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Colombia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visa V - Nómada Digital
Route type
Visitor (V) visa sub-type
Minimum income
At least 3 SMLMV per month from foreign sources
Official pages express the threshold as a multiple of the Colombian minimum monthly wage (SMLMV); the exact peso/USD figure changes each year and was not confirmed on an official page.
Employment restriction
Remote work for foreign companies/clients only; no Colombian labour contract or local payroll

Who it is for

  • Foreign remote workers employed by a company based outside Colombia
  • Independent workers or freelancers with foreign clients
  • Foreigners intending to start a digital-content or IT venture of interest to Colombia

Requirements

  • Valid passport with adequate remaining validity
  • Proof of foreign-source income of at least 3 SMLMV per month
  • Employment contract, service agreement or evidence of foreign clients / venture plans
  • Health insurance covering the intended period of stay in Colombia
  • Supporting documents apostilled/legalised and officially translated into Spanish where required

What you can do

  • Live in Colombia while working remotely for foreign employers or clients
  • Develop a digital-content or technology venture of interest to the country
  • Cannot receive a salary from a Colombian employer or hold a local labour contract

How to apply

  • Create an account on the online visa platform at tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co
  • Complete the Visitor (V) - Digital Nomad application form
  • Upload the required documents
  • Pay the visa study fee and, if approved, the visa issuance fee

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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