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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.

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 Ministry 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.

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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.

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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. 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. Build the evidence pack

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

  3. Submit through the official channel

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

  4. After approval

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

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Visa V Nomadas Digitales, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Colombia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

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

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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.

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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