Colombia Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Income Requirement Now $1,400/Month

Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa (officially "Visa V Nómadas Digitales") remains one of the most accessible long-term visa options for remote workers globally — but the income threshold has increased in 2026 following the annual upward revision of Colombia's minimum wage. Here's the complete updated picture.

The Income Requirement Explained

To qualify, you must demonstrate a monthly foreign income equal to at least 3× Colombia's current minimum monthly legal wage (SMMLV). The 2026 minimum wage is COP 1,750,905 per month — so the threshold is COP 5,252,715, which equates to approximately $1,400 USD/month at current exchange rates (COP ~3,750/USD).

Note that exchange rate fluctuations affect this number. At COP 4,000/USD (if the peso weakens), the same COP threshold is only ~$1,313 USD. At COP 3,500/USD (stronger peso), it's ~$1,500 USD. The requirement is in COP, so your local bank statements need to show regular foreign-sourced deposits that convert to the required amount.

Full Requirements Checklist

• ✅ Valid passport (6+ months validity, blank pages available)
• ✅ Foreign income proof: bank statements from last 3 months showing regular foreign deposits exceeding 3× minimum wage
• ✅ Proof of remote work: employment letter, client contracts, or freelance documentation (6+ months history)
• ✅ Health insurance valid in Colombia for the full visa duration — covers accidents, illness, hospitalization, disability, repatriation
• ✅ Digital 3×4cm photo (white background, no accessories)
• ✅ Copy of most recent Colombia entry stamp or previous visa
• ✅ No entry visa requirement: must be from a country that doesn't need a tourist visa for Colombia (USA, Canada, EU, UK, Australia — yes)

Health Insurance for the Visa

This trips up many applicants. The health insurance must specifically cover Colombia and typically must be private (international travel insurance or expat plan). EPS (Colombia's public insurance) is not accepted because you need a visa to get EPS — it's circular. Most nomad insurance plans (SafetyWing, World Nomads, Cigna Global) meet the requirements, but verify they explicitly cover hospitalization and repatriation.

After You Get the Visa: The Cédula

Once your visa is issued (whether at a Colombian consulate abroad or through online application), you have 15 calendar days to register with Migración Colombia to get your cédula de extranjería (Colombian ID for foreigners). This must be done in person at a Migración Colombia office. The fine for missing this deadline is up to 7× the minimum monthly salary — currently up to $3,278 USD. This is strictly enforced.

Why the Visa Is Still Worth It

At $1,400/month income requirement and roughly $250 in total visa fees, Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa remains one of the best deals in the remote work visa space globally. Two years of legal stay, the ability to open a bank account and sign leases, and no Colombian taxation on foreign income for the first 183 days. Medellín specifically — with its spring climate, world-class cafés, and growing coworking scene — remains the top destination for visa holders.