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Colombia digital nomad visa

Check whether your remote work, foreign-source income and nationality fit Colombia's digital nomad visa route.

Reviewed: 2026-08-26

This visitor visa is designed for nationals of short-stay visa-exempt countries who work remotely for foreign companies, provide services from Colombia or develop a digital venture. The rule requires evidence of monthly income equal to at least three Colombian minimum wages during the previous three months, plus health insurance and proof of the remote activity.

When it may fit

You work for a company outside Colombia or have foreign clients.
Your income is continuous and can be documented.
Your nationality is on Colombia's short-stay visa-exempt list.
You are not using this category to enter Colombia's local labor market.

Documents to prepare

Passport and proof of lawful stay.
Employer letter or contracts with foreign clients.
Statements or certificates proving income.
Health policy with coverage in Colombia.

Issues to review

Variable income without a clear paper trail.
Contracts that look like local Colombian employment.
Insurance that does not cover the intended stay.
Confusing lawful stay with authorization for local employment.

Official sources

We use these sources to review categories, requirements and fees. The authority may request additional information in any case.

Visa types and categories — Ministry of Foreign Affairs Compiled Resolution 5477 Official 2026 visa fees

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Classify your work, nationality and income before collecting documents.

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