Colombia · Digital Nomad Visa

Visa V Trabajador Remoto / Nómadas Digitales

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology

3.8/10 diff

Moderate

Visa para trabajadores remotos / nómadas digitales con empleador o clientes extranjeros, o emprendimientos digitales pro…

Min income

€1,381/mo

Processing

28+ days

Path to PR

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

Visa para trabajadores remotos / nómadas digitales con empleador o clientes extranjeros, o emprendimientos digitales propios. Ingreso mínimo 3 SMMLV (≈USD 684-1,000 según año; COP 5,252,715 en referencia 2024 Stanford Baker). Vigencia hasta 2 años. Renovable. Sin acceso directo a PR (no convalida tiempo para visa R). Aplicación 100% online vía portal MinRelEx. No permite trabajo local en Colombia.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

24 months

Processing Time

28+ days

Min Income

€1,381/mo

Path to PR

Difficulty

3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18+
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	Yes

Financial Requirements

Item	Amount
Minimum Income	€1,381/mo

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Bogotá

Single (monthly)€844

Family (monthly)€1,778

Rent 1BR (center)€444

Groceries€211

Transport pass€51

Medellín

Single (monthly)€711

Family (monthly)€1,556

Rent 1BR (center)€400

Groceries€178

Transport pass€43

Cartagena

Single (monthly)€622

Family (monthly)€1,333

Rent 1BR (center)€333

Groceries€156

Transport pass€37

Bogota

Single (monthly)€617

Family (monthly)€1,323

Rent 1BR (center)€234

Groceries€154

Transport pass€37

Medellin

Single (monthly)€617

Family (monthly)€1,323

Rent 1BR (center)€234

Groceries€154

Transport pass€37

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Visa V Trabajador Remoto / Nómadas Digitales?

What are the financial requirements for the Visa V Trabajador Remoto / Nómadas Digitales?

Applicants need minimum income of €1,381/mo. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Visa V Trabajador Remoto / Nómadas Digitales lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Colombia?

Yes. Colombia offers 9 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Colombia country page.

What is the cost of living in Colombia?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Bogotá: €844/mo; Medellín: €711/mo; Cartagena: €622/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

www.icbf.gov.co

Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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