Digital Nomad
Nómada Digital · Art. 46, Res. 5477/2022
Remote workers and independents earning from companies or clients outside Colombia, or founders of a digital venture of national interest.
Figures verified for 2026
Headline requirement
Monthly income of at least
Each of the last 3 months must clear it — no averaging
At a glance
- Validity
- up to 2 years
- Work rights
- Not permittedNo work for Colombia-domiciled entities.
- Cédula de extranjería
- Not required
- Counts toward residency
- Does not count
- Beneficiaries
- Spouse / children eligible
- Issuance fee
- US$178 approx.
Worth verifying before you apply
- Issuance fee (≈ US$178) is subtype-dependent — confirm on the official cost filter.
- A background check isn't always demanded for V visas but is increasingly requested for nomads in practice — getting it first protects your response window.
The longer-term path
The nomad visa doesn't accumulate time toward residency. If Colombia becomes home, the usual next step is switching to an M visa (marriage, pension, investment, or business) — M-visa years count toward the R resident visa at year 5.
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Common questions
Who is the Colombian Digital Nomad visa for?
Remote workers and independents earning from companies or clients outside Colombia, or founders of a digital venture of national interest.
What is the financial requirement for the Digital Nomad visa?
Income ≥ COP 5,252,715 (≈ US$1,532) / month. Each of the last 3 months must clear it — no averaging. Figures are indexed to the current Colombian minimum wage (SMMLV); the COP amount is the binding one. Always confirm on the official Cancillería portal before applying.
How long is the Digital Nomad visa valid?
Up to 2 years, subject to the authority's decision on each application.
Does the Digital Nomad visa require a cédula de extranjería?
No. This visa category does not require registering for a cédula de extranjería.
Does the Digital Nomad visa count toward Colombian permanent residency?
No. Time on this visa does not accumulate toward the Resident (R) visa on its own.