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🇨🇴 Republic of Colombia · digital nomad

Visa V Nomadas Digitales

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 9 July 2026

The digital-nomad subcategory of the Visa V, for remote workers and digital entrepreneurs serving foreign companies or clients from Colombia.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyGranted 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.
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
Reviewed 9 July 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) ↗

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Visa V Nomadas Digitales for Republic of Colombia is an unsponsored Colombia immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Colombia government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/colombia/visa-v-digital-nomad#answer

What is the Visa V Nomadas Digitales in Republic of Colombia?

Visa V Nomadas Digitales is an unsponsored Colombia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a study fee and an issuance fee apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Cancilleria visa page; typical duration is 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. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) on 1 June 2026.

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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.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Visa V Nomadas Digitales. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

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

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Assemble the passport, proof of foreign income, work or venture evidence, health insurance and the application form.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Apply through the Cancilleria online visa system following the digital-nomad subcategory instructions.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Enter Colombia within validity; remember this Visitor subcategory does not accrue toward residence.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use 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 1 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Visa V (Visitante)

    The Visitor (V) visa for temporary stays in Colombia where the holder has no intention of establishing domicile in the country.

  • Visa M (Migrante)

    The Migrant (M) visa - the establishment-intent category whose continuous holding accrues toward a Resident (R) visa in Colombia.

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.

Is there a minimum income requirement for the Colombian digital-nomad visa?+−

Yes. You must evidence a minimum monthly income at the level set for the subcategory, typically through documents such as bank statements. The specific figure is not stated here, so confirm the current income threshold on the official Cancilleria digital-nomad page.

Do I need health insurance to apply for the Colombian digital-nomad visa?+−

Yes. You must hold health insurance valid in Colombia for the period of your stay, and proof of it is part of the required evidence pack alongside your passport and proof of foreign income. Confirm the current coverage requirement on the official Cancilleria page.

Can I serve Colombian clients or work for a Colombian employer on the digital-nomad visa?+−

No. The digital-nomad subcategory is for work performed remotely for a company or clients located outside Colombia; work for a Colombian employer or Colombian-sourced clients does not qualify and is a common reason this route does not fit. Confirm your situation on the official Cancilleria page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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