Digital Nomad Visa (Type V)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 2-6 weeks
- Fee
- $95 - $300 USD
- Validity
- Up to 2 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The Digital Nomad Visa is a Type V (Visitor) visa introduced in 2022 for remote workers. Applicants must be from visa-exempt countries and have minimum monthly income of 3 times Colombian minimum wage (approximately $1,100 USD/month or COP 4,270,500). Recent 2025 update: Ministry now requires applicants work in IT or be online influencers. Does NOT permit employment with Colombian companies or providing services to local clients.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be from a country exempt from needing a short-stay visa to enter Colombia (visa-free countries only).
Eligible countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay
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Purpose of visit
Remote work for foreign companies or clients. As of mid-2025, applicant must work in information technology or be an online influencer. Cannot work for Colombian companies or provide services to local clients.
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Financial
Minimum monthly income of at least 3 times the Colombian minimum wage (approximately $1,100 USD/month or COP 4,270,500).
Minimum funds: 3 times SMMLV (approximately $1,100 USD/month)
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Employment
Must provide proof of remote work or freelancing for at least 6 months through client contracts, reference letters, or employment verification.
Required status: Remote worker or freelancer with 6+ months experience
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Digital photo 3x4 cm, color, white background, recent
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: 3 times SMMLV per month (approximately $1,100 USD/month); Months required: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Colombia; Minimum coverage: All-risk coverage including accident, illness, hospitalization, death, and repatriation
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online Visa Application Form - Digital Nomad Category; Form url: https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online visa application for Digital Nomad category on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: valid passport, proof of remote work/freelancing for 6+ months, bank statements showing required income, employment contracts or client letters, and health insurance certificate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa study and issuance fees totaling $95-$300 USD depending on nationality.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing, typically 2-6 weeks.
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa via email.