Colombia•South AmericaDigital Nomad Visa (Type V)
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-15 days
Application Fee
52 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for remote workers employed by foreign companies or self-employed. Allows legal work for international clients while residing in Colombia. Valid for up to 2 years with renewable options.
Introduced under Resolution 5477 in 2022, the Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V Nómadas Digitales) provides remote workers with a legitimate pathway to live and work in Colombia while maintaining employment with foreign companies or clients. This visa is specifically designed for the growing digital workforce.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
63,032,580 COP
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Professional
Required Skills
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AD, AG, AL, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB, BE, BG, BN, BO, BR, BS, BZ, CA, CH, CL, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DM, DO, EC, EE, ES, FI, FJ, FM, FR, GB, GD, GE, GR, GT, GY, HN, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IS, IT, JM, JP, KN, KR, KZ, LC, LI, LT, LU, LV, MA, MC, MD, ME, MH, MK, MT, MU, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PG, PH, PL, PT, PW, PY, QA, RO, RS, RU, SB, SC, SE, SG, SI, SK, SM, SR, SV, TH, TR, TT, TV, TW, UA, US, UY, VA, VC, VE
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Employment contract
From foreign employer or self-employment proof
Bank statements
Showing monthly income of at least USD 1,300
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Colombia
Passport photo
Recent color photo 3x4 cm
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Advantages
- Allows legal remote work for foreign employers
- Extended 2-year validity period
- No local job sponsorship required
- Family can be included
- Growing recognition of digital work
Considerations
- Requires proof of foreign employment only
- Cannot work for Colombian entities
- Income threshold may exclude some workers
- No clear pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Prepare documentation
Gather employment contract, income proof, insurance
Submit application
Apply at Colombian consulate
Pay fees
Pay study and issuance fees
Obtain approval
Receive visa approval notification
Application Forms
Digital Nomad Visa Application
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