The Colombia digital nomad visa is a visitor (V) visa created by Resolution 5477 of 2022, for remote work for foreign employers or clients and for digital start-ups. It’s valid for up to two years. You need income of at least three times Colombia’s monthly minimum wage over the last three months, which is COP 5,252,715 a month in 2026, plus all-risk health insurance, and you apply online with the Cancillería.
Last checked: September 2026
In short:
- The 2026 minimum monthly wage is COP 1,750,905, so the three-times income test works out to COP 5,252,715 a month, or about US$1,690 at the official rate of COP 3,109.30 per dollar on 15 September 2026.
- Since Resolution 3969 of 2026, the visitor visa costs US$56 for the review stage plus US$138 for issue, US$194 in total (€150 in the euro zone).
- You become a Colombian tax resident after 183 days in the country, counting separate stays, within any 365 consecutive days, and residents are taxed on worldwide income.
Who it’s for
Article 46 of Resolution 5477 lets you “provide remote work or telework services from Colombia” for a foreign company, as an independent contractor for foreign clients, or to start a digital or technology business. You can’t take work from a Colombian employer. The resolution came into force on 21 October 2022.
Eligibility depends on nationality. Resolution 5477 links this visa to nationalities that don’t need a visa to visit Colombia (verify that yours qualifies before applying).
Income and financial requirements
| Item | 2026 figure |
|---|---|
| Legal minimum monthly wage | COP 1,750,905 |
| Required income (3x) | COP 5,252,715 a month |
| Period | The last 3 months |
| Approx. USD (TRM COP 3,109.30, 15 Sep 2026) | about US$1,690 a month |
A note on the minimum wage. The 2026 figure has had a messy year in court. Decree 1469 of 2025 set a 23% rise. The Council of State suspended it in February 2026, and the government issued Decree 0159 of 19 February 2026 as a stopgap, setting the same COP 1,750,905. On 17 July 2026, the Council of State lifted the suspension, which restored Decree 1469 and replaced the stopgap, per Portafolio. The amount hasn’t changed, but the final ruling in the case is still pending, so check the figure Cancillería uses when you apply.
Length, renewal and family
- Validity: up to two years.
- Renewal: there’s no simple extension. For more time, you file a fresh application before the current visa expires, with updated documents (per ColombiaMove).
- Family: Article 46 allows beneficiaries of the main holder to apply.
- Cédula de extranjería: the ID card for visa holders costs COP 294,000 in 2026, per ColombiaMove (verify with Migración Colombia).
How to apply
Where: online, through the Cancillería’s visa platform (SITAC).
Documents:
- A passport with at least six months’ validity
- An employer letter from your foreign company, or contracts with foreign clients, or a description of your digital business
- Bank statements showing the three-times-minimum-wage income over the last three months
- A health insurance policy covering you in Colombia against accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalisation, death and repatriation
Fees (Resolution 3969 of 26 March 2026):
| Stage | USD | Euro zone |
|---|---|---|
| Review (estudio) | US$56 | included in total |
| Issue (expedición), visitor visa | US$138 | included in total |
| Total | US$194 | €150 |
Spanish nationals pay no visa fees. Other nationality-specific exemptions are listed in the resolution.
Processing time: ColombiaMove reports up to 30 calendar days after a complete application and payment (verify).
Tax: when you become tax resident
Colombia’s test is physical presence. You are tax resident if you’re in the country, continuously or not, for 183 days in total within any 365 consecutive days, per PwC’s tax summary (reviewed July 2026). That window can straddle two calendar years. Residents are taxed on worldwide income, and a two-year visa will usually get you past 183 days well within the first year.
The extra tests (spouse in Colombia, more than 50% of income or assets in Colombia) apply to Colombian nationals, not foreigners.
Practical tips and common refusal reasons
- Thin statements. The test is the last three months. One low month can sink an otherwise strong file, so apply after three clean months.
- Insurance wording. The policy must list the risks in the resolution, including maternity and repatriation. Many basic travel policies don’t.
- Wrong passport. Check that your nationality is on the visa-exempt list before you pay the US$56 review fee.
- Tax timing. Count your days from arrival. Your 365-day window rolls forward with you.
See the full list: Digital nomad visa countries: which countries have one (2026 list) · Medellín guide: Living in Medellín as a digital nomad (2026): cost of living, visas, safety · Cost of living in Colombia (2026): Medellín, Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali
Related guides: Visa processing times tracker (2026): real dates from members
Quick answers
Q: How much income do I need for the Colombia digital nomad visa?
Three times Colombia’s legal monthly minimum wage over the last three months. With the 2026 minimum wage at COP 1,750,905, that’s COP 5,252,715 a month, or about US$1,690 at the official rate of COP 3,109.30 per dollar on 15 September 2026.
Q: How much does the Colombia digital nomad visa cost?
Under Cancillería Resolution 3969 of 2026, a visitor visa costs US$56 for the review stage and US$138 for issue, US$194 in total, or €150 if you pay in the euro zone. Spanish nationals pay nothing. ColombiaMove says the foreigner ID card is an extra COP 294,000.
Q: When do digital nomads become tax resident in Colombia?
Once you’ve spent 183 days in Colombia, continuously or not, within any 365 consecutive days. Residents are taxed on worldwide income. A two-year digital nomad visa doesn’t change this test, so most holders who stay become tax resident during their first year.
Sources
- Cancillería: Resolución 5477 de 2022
- Cancillería: Resolución 3969 de 2026 (visa fees)
- Cancillería: Decreto 0159 de 2026 (minimum wage)
- Portafolio: Consejo de Estado reactiva el aumento del 23% del salario mínimo de 2026
- RCN Radio: Salario mínimo 2026 tras decisión del Consejo de Estado
- Noticias Caracol: Dólar 15 de septiembre de 2026, TRM
- ColombiaMove: Renew Colombia digital nomad visa, 2026 guide
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Colombia, residence
This is general information from the Nomad Forums team, not immigration, tax or legal advice. Rules change; check the official source or a qualified adviser before applying.
Over to you: If you’ve applied since the March 2026 fee change, how many days did Cancillería take, and did they ask for anything beyond the standard list? And which insurance policies have been accepted with the full list of risks?