The Colombia Type V Digital Nomad Visa is designed for remote professionals and freelancers who earn income from foreign companies or clients. Live legally in Colombia for up to 2 continuous years — with no mandatory exit trips — while keeping your existing remote income.
Colombia has become one of Latin America’s top destinations for digital nomads, and Medellín leads the way — known for its eternal spring climate, affordable cost of living, world-class co-working spaces, and a vibrant, welcoming expat community. The Type V Digital Nomad Visa is Colombia’s official pathway for remote professionals who want to live here legally while continuing to work for their foreign employers or clients.
At Migraciones.co, based right here in Medellín, we help remote workers and freelancers from around the world secure their Colombian Digital Nomad Visa efficiently — from reviewing income documents to submitting the complete application to the Cancillería de Colombia.
Key benefits
No mandatory exit trips. Live and work from Colombia for up to 2 continuous years under a single Type V visa — longer than a standard tourist stay.
Continue earning from your foreign employers or clients without restriction. Colombia is your legal home base while your income flows from abroad.
Migraciones.co is based in Medellín, Colombia’s second city and consistently ranked #1 for digital nomads in Latin America — 22°C year-round, fast internet, and thriving co-working culture.
The Type V Digital Nomad Visa typically processes faster than Type M and R visas at the Cancillería, making it one of the most accessible long-stay options in Colombia.
Requirements
The Cancillería de Colombia evaluates each application individually. The following documents are generally required for the Type V Digital Nomad Visa:
Important: All foreign documents must be apostilled or consularly legalized and officially translated into Spanish by a certified translator. Migraciones.co coordinates the full document review and preparation process before submission to the Cancillería.
The key requirement for the Type V Digital Nomad Visa is demonstrating at least 3 SMLMV in monthly income from foreign sources. The Cancillería accepts a range of documents to substantiate this:
All foreign documents must be in Spanish or accompanied by an official Spanish translation. Mixed income sources (for example, one employer plus several freelance clients) are acceptable — what matters is that the combined monthly total meets the 3 SMLMV threshold and originates entirely from outside Colombia.
Migraciones.co reviews all income documents before submission and advises on the strongest way to present qualifying income to the Cancillería — reducing the risk of additional requirements (requerimientos) that delay the process.
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“Choosing Medellín as my base was the best decision I made. Migraciones.co made the Digital Nomad Visa process completely painless — from collecting the right income documents to final approval. Now I work remotely with full legal status and couldn’t be happier.”
FAQ
The Colombia Digital Nomad Visa is a Type V visa for remote workers and freelancers earning income from foreign companies or clients. It allows up to 2 continuous years in Colombia without mandatory exits. It does not accumulate time toward permanent residency. The Cancillería requires proof of remote work income and a foreign employment or service relationship.
Requirements include: a valid passport; proof of income from a foreign source (minimum 3 SMLMV per month, approximately USD 900–1,000 depending on the year); an employment contract or service agreement with a foreign company or clients; bank statements from the last 3–6 months; a criminal background check (apostilled and translated into Spanish); and a passport-style photo.
The Cancillería requires a minimum monthly income of 3 SMLMV (tres salarios mínimos legales mensuales vigentes). The SMLMV is updated annually by the Colombian government. In 2025 the SMLMV is approximately COP $1,423,500, so 3 SMLMV ≈ COP $4,270,500 per month (approximately USD 1,000–1,100). This income must come entirely from sources outside Colombia.
The Type V Digital Nomad Visa is valid for up to 2 continuous years in Colombia, without mandatory exit trips. It cannot be renewed directly — after 2 years you would need to leave Colombia and re-apply, or transition to a different visa type (Type M) if you meet the relevant requirements.
The Digital Nomad Visa does not grant a general work permit. The holder may only perform the remote work activity specified in the visa — that is, working for foreign companies or clients. You cannot be employed by a Colombian company or earn Colombian-source income with this visa. If you want to work for a Colombian employer, you need the Type M Work Visa instead.
Yes. Medellín is consistently ranked among the world’s top cities for digital nomads — offering reliable high-speed internet, a mild eternal spring climate (average 22°C / 72°F), an affordable cost of living, a vibrant expat and co-working community, and excellent air connectivity. Migraciones.co is based in Medellín and specializes in processing Digital Nomad Visas for professionals who choose the city as their base.
Migraciones.co handles the complete Digital Nomad Visa process for remote professionals relocating to Medellín and beyond. From income document review to Cancillería submission, we make your transition to Colombia seamless.
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