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Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
Colombia launched its own digital nomad visa in April 2023. Applications are officially open for digital nomads to get a visa that allows them to work and live in Colombia. It’s called the Visa V Nómadas Digitales (Visa V for Digital Nomads).
If you are still choosing the country, compare Colombia against the rest of the region on our Latin America digital nomad visa comparison before you file.
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| Quick Facts: Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V) | |
|---|---|
| Visa Name | Visa V Nómadas Digitales |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Who Can Apply | Remote workers and entrepreneurs with foreign income — American, Canadian, and European Schengen-country nationals only for this MLL service |
| Income Requirement | 3x minimum wage (~$750–975/month) for the last 3 months |
| Work Authorization | For foreign clients only (not Colombian employers) |
| Tax Residency Trigger | 183+ days in a 365-day period |
| Processing Time | 30 days from application |
| Application Method | Online via the Colombian Cancillería portal |
| Path to Permanent Residency | Yes — counts toward the 5-year Migrante accumulation for permanent residency (Visa R) |
| MLL Service Fee | $950 — apostilles and translations not included |
What happens after you pay
- Confirmation email — Stripe receipt and onboarding link within one business day.
- Intake & checklist — Document list and portal access; your MLL contact is introduced.
- Pre-filing review — We audit your packet before travel or your consulate appointment.
- Execution — Local immigration specialists file; licensed counsel where required — MLL coordinates updates.
- Delivery — Residency card, visa, or approved status — support through completion.
What Is Included in This Service?
- Working with a Colombian lawyer to process your application correctly
- MLL project-manages your application and answers your questions to ensure it’s done right
What Is Not Included?
- Apostilles and translations are not included
Digital Nomad Visa vs. Rentista Visa: Which Fits You?
Colombia offers two Migrante-category visas with an identical income threshold and the same path to permanent residency — the difference is what kind of income qualifies.
| Digital Nomad Visa | Rentista Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Income type required | Active remote employment or freelance | Passive income only |
| Income threshold | ~3x minimum wage/month | ~3x minimum wage/month |
| Counts toward permanent residency? | Yes (5 years → Visa R) | Yes (5 years → Visa R) |
| Best for | Remote employees, freelancers | Retirees, dividend/rental income earners |
Choose the nomad visa if your income is active (salary, freelance contracts); choose Rentista if it’s passive (pension, dividends, rental income). If you have a mix of both, we help you determine which classification your documentation supports more cleanly during your consultation — filing under the wrong category with mismatched supporting documents is a common, avoidable delay.
What About Taxes?
Getting this visa does not automatically make you tax liable in Colombia — it just means you can stay in the country for the granted time. Key points from MLL’s lawyers:
- If you spend 183 days over a 365-day period, you become a tax resident — but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re tax liable.
- You become tax liable only if, after becoming a tax resident, you meet DIAN’s asset or income thresholds for the applicable year. These thresholds are set annually in UVT (Unidad de Valor Tributaria) and change each year — MLL confirms the current thresholds for your situation during onboarding rather than relying on a prior year’s figures.
- Once you are a tax resident and tax liable, you’re required to file taxes with DIAN, Colombia’s tax authority, through an online form.
- Colombia has tax treaties with several countries — including Spain, Chile, and Canada — that can reduce double-taxation exposure for residents of those countries. Ask us whether one applies to your situation.
For nomads who don’t intend to spend the full year in Colombia, many deliberately manage their stays to remain under 183 days and avoid triggering tax residency entirely — worth planning if minimizing Colombian tax exposure matters to you. This is a personal planning decision, not something MLL files on your behalf, but we flag the threshold clearly so it doesn’t catch you by surprise partway through the year.
Requirements
For this visa, MLL can only accept American, Canadian, and European customers from Schengen countries.
The following documents are required for the Type V digital nomad visa:
- Passport photocopy — a photocopy of the first page of your valid passport
- Proof of legal entry — a photocopy of the page of your passport showing the last stamp of entry or departure of Colombia
- Letter from a foreign company — in Spanish or English, issued by one or several foreign companies you provide services for, indicating the type of relationship and remuneration. If you have a contract, provide it, or demonstrate that you’re a partner or co-owner of a company abroad with a letter confirming your work is carried out remotely
- Motivational letter — entrepreneurs must submit a letter explaining their entrepreneurship project and available financial and human resources
- Bank statements — demonstrating income equivalent to three (3) Current Minimum Legal Monthly Wages (SMLMV) over the last 3 months, approximately $750–975 USD
- Proof of health insurance — a policy with national coverage against accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, or repatriation for your stay
- Passport photo — passport-style, white background, 3cm x 4cm, max 300kb JPG for online application
Timing
- If already in Colombia, start this process at least 45 days before your tourism permit or its extension expires — before you use your 180-day tourist quota.
- Once the visa application is submitted, a response is expected within 30 days.
What You Receive
- Visa V Nómadas Digitales — valid up to 2 years, renewable
- Complete, lawyer-reviewed application — prepared to Cancillería standards
- Project management through submission — MLL coordinates the process with a Colombian lawyer
- Legal right to work remotely from Colombia — for foreign clients and employers
What MLL Does
- Works with a Colombian lawyer to review and prepare your application correctly
- Project-manages your application from document collection through submission
- Answers your questions throughout the process
- Confirms your income documentation meets the current threshold before filing
MLL is not advisory-only here. Compared to navigating the Cancillería portal and Visa V documentation requirements yourself, you get lawyer review and project management for one fee — apostilles and translations are handled separately if needed. The most common reason applications stall isn’t the visa category itself, it’s income documentation that doesn’t clearly demonstrate a foreign-source relationship — an employer letter that reads ambiguously, or bank statements that don’t obviously trace back to the stated foreign income. Lawyer review before submission is specifically aimed at catching that before the Cancillería does. Want the full self-filing walkthrough with documents, income-proof breakdowns by worker type, and a step-by-step process guide instead? See our complete Colombia digital nomad visa guide.
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Who This Service Is Not For
- Non-American, non-Canadian, non-European-Schengen nationals — MLL’s Visa V service currently only accepts these nationalities; other nationalities should book a consultation call to discuss alternatives.
- Anyone below the income threshold — you need bank statements showing at least ~$750–975/month for the last 3 months; lump sums or irregular income may not qualify.
- Anyone seeking Colombian employment — this visa authorizes work for foreign clients and employers only, not local Colombian employment.
After You Purchase
- Confirmation email — receipt and a document checklist within 1 business day.
- Document collection — you submit your income proof, employer letter, health insurance, and passport documents.
- Lawyer review — MLL’s Colombian lawyer reviews your application package.
- Filing — your application is submitted through the Cancillería portal.
- Decision — typically within 30 days of submission. Online processing itself is fast (5–10 business days on the Cancillería’s side) once a complete application is in the system — most of the elapsed time is document preparation, not government review.
- Register with Migración Colombia — within 15 days of arrival on your approved visa, you obtain your cédula de extranjería at a Migración Colombia office. We guide you through this step as part of the service.
Total Cost Overview
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| MLL service fee (lawyer review, project management, filing) | $950 |
| Apostilles and certified translations | Not included — varies by document count and country of origin, paid separately |
| Colombian government visa fee (Cancillería) | Set by the Cancillería and paid directly to the Colombian government — MLL confirms the current amount during onboarding |
| Cédula de extranjería (after arrival) | A separate, smaller government fee paid once you register in Colombia |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa?
Remote workers employed by or providing services to foreign companies, and entrepreneurs with foreign business income. You must demonstrate income of at least 3x Colombia’s minimum wage (approximately $750–975/month) for the past 3 months. MLL’s service currently accepts American, Canadian, and European Schengen-country nationals only.
How long does the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa last?
Up to 2 years, with the option to renew. Time on the visa also counts toward the 5-year Migrante accumulation required for permanent residency (Visa R).
Will I pay taxes in Colombia on this visa?
Not automatically. You become a tax resident after 183 days in a 365-day period. Tax liability depends on your income and assets relative to thresholds DIAN sets each year.
Can I apply from outside Colombia?
Yes. Applications can be submitted online through the Colombian Cancillería portal from anywhere in the world.
How much does this cost, all-in?
$950 for the MLL service — lawyer review, project management, and filing. Apostilles, certified translations, and the Colombian government visa fee are separate.
Digital Nomad Visa or Rentista — which should I apply for?
Both share the same income threshold and path to permanent residency. Choose the Digital Nomad Visa if your income is active (salary or freelance); choose Rentista if it’s passive (pension, dividends, rental income).
Can this visa lead to permanent residency and citizenship?
Yes. Every year on the Migrante category (including the digital nomad visa) counts toward the 5-year accumulation required for the Visa R (permanent residency). After holding the Visa R and meeting physical presence requirements, naturalization becomes available.
