Colombia (South America)

With the Colombia digital nomad visa, remote workers will have the opportunity to live in the country for up to two years. One interesting aspect of this visa is the opportunity to start a business in digital technology in Colombia. This is a unique feature that most digital nomad visas do not allow. Applicants may bring their spouses and dependents with them on the Colombia digital nomad visa too.

Colombia Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Passport must be valid for at least 6 months

• Work Remotely – Contracts or documentation proving you working remotely as an employee or business owner of a company or a freelancer with clients located outside of Colombia. Letter of employment or In Good Standing as a Self-Employed Individual – If you are self-employed, you must present proof that you are in good standing (taxes paid)

• Earn $1,100 per Month

• Health Insurance Policy –Must cover you for the duration of the visa

• Clean Criminal Record –Must not have a criminal history

• Processing Time – 4 weeks

• Visa Fee – $230

• Visa Duration – 6-12 months (can renew for another 6-12 months)

• Tax – Yes

• Permanent Residency – No

• Family - yes

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport

• Color Passport-Size Photo

• Bank Statements from the Previous Three Months

• Proof of Remote Work

• Motivational Letter (if applicable)

• Proof of Health Insurance Coverage in Colombia

• Criminal Background Check with Apostille

• Letter of Good Standing with Apostille (if self-employed)

• Proof of Business Ownership with Apostille (if self-employed)

• Proof of Relationship to Dependents with Apostille (if applicable)

Official documents may be no older than 60 days, except for the bank statements.

Step 2: Submit Application

You can access the Colombia digital nomad visa application through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s online portal here. The Colombia digital nomad visa is considered a visitor visa or V visa.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

It will take about 30 days to receive an answer concerning your Colombia digital nomad visa application.

Step 4: Pay Visa Fee

Upon approval of your Colombia digital nomad visa, you must pay the visa fee. Depending on various factors, such as your dependents, this fee can be between $170 and $230 USD.

Once you have paid the fee, your Colombia digital nomad visa will be electronically delivered within ten days.