Republic of Colombia · digital nomad
Visa V Nomadas Digitales
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The digital-nomad subcategory of the Visa V, for remote workers and digital entrepreneurs serving foreign companies or clients from Colombia.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Cancilleria visa page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - a study fee and an issuance fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Granted for up to a defined maximum period as a Visitor subcategory; it is not a settlement track and time held does not count toward residence. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Visa V Nomadas Digitales is a Visitor (V) subcategory created under Resolucion 5477 of 2022 for people who work remotely from Colombia for foreign employers or clients, or who start a digital-content or information-technology venture of interest to the country. Because it sits within the Visitor type, it is a temporary route and the time held does not count toward Colombian residence. It is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is granted for up to a defined maximum period.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Work is performed remotely for a company or clients located outside Colombia, or the applicant launches a qualifying digital or IT venture.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- ✓The passport is issued by a country exempt from short-stay visa requirements for Colombia and is valid for the required period.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- ✓Minimum monthly income at the level set for the subcategory is evidenced.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- ✓Health insurance valid in Colombia for the period of stay is held.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
Common blockers
- !The work is for a Colombian employer or Colombian-sourced clients rather than foreign ones.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- !Income falls below the threshold set for the subcategory.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- !Expecting the time to count toward Colombian residence - it does not, because this is a Visitor subcategory.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport from a country exempt from Colombian short-stay visas.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- ·Letter or contract evidencing remote work for a foreign employer or clients, or a venture description.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- ·Proof of monthly income at the required level (e.g. bank statements).Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
- ·Health insurance valid in Colombia and a completed application form.Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your remote work or venture qualifies and that your nationality is short-stay-visa-exempt, using the official Cancilleria digital-nomad page.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble the passport, proof of foreign income, work or venture evidence, health insurance and the application form.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the Cancilleria online visa system following the digital-nomad subcategory instructions.
After approval
Enter Colombia within validity; remember this Visitor subcategory does not accrue toward residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Visa V Nomadas Digitales route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Visa V Nomadas Digitales.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Colombian digital-nomad visa lead to permanent residence?+
No. It is a subcategory of the Visitor (V) visa, so the time held does not count toward a Resident (R) visa. Migrants who want a settlement path should consider a Migrant (M) visa instead. Confirm the rules on the official Cancilleria page.
Who can apply for the Colombian digital-nomad visa?+
It is aimed at remote workers serving foreign employers or clients and at founders of qualifying digital or IT ventures, generally holding a passport from a country exempt from Colombian short-stay visas. Check the current eligibility and income requirement on the official Cancilleria page.
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