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Colombia Digital Nomad Visa

Colombia · dnv

budget friendlyfast processingno degreeremote friendly
71
match
Duration
24mo
PR
5y
Citizenship
5y
Tax
35%
Setup
€229
Processing
7d
Family
Yes
Schengen
N/A

Overview

Colombia DNV: only $1,080/mo required. Ultra-fast processing (5-15 days). 2-year visa. Path to citizenship in 5 years. Medellin is a digital nomad hub.

Who is this for?

Digital nomads seeking extremely affordable living in a vibrant Latin American country.

Pros

Very low income requirement

Ultra-fast processing

Amazing cost of living

Citizenship in 5 years

Great digital nomad community

Cons

Safety varies by area

Spanish essential for daily life

Banking can be difficult

Healthcare quality varies

Eligibility Check

12
Likely eligible
Minimum income: 1080 USD/monthly

Income not provided

Clean criminal record

Assumed clean — update in profile if needed

Health insurance required

Must obtain health insurance before/during application

The Process

Typical: 7 days (515)

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2
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Documents

0/4 ready
Passport
Required

Valid

From: Passport office · ~14d

Proof of remote work
Required

Contract or client letters

From: Employer/clients · ~7d

Proof of income
Required

$1,080+/mo

From: Bank · ~7d

Health insurance
Required

Valid in Colombia

From: Insurer · ~3d

Sources

Cancilleria Colombia
official
Verified: 2025-10-01

Tax Breakdown

Income tax€22,315
Social€4,800
Total tax€27,115
Effective rate45.2%

You keep

€32,885/yr

€2,740/mo

Based on €60,000/yr income

Corp tax35%
VAT19%
Dividend10%
Cap gains15%
TerritorialNo

Medellin

Rent (1BR center)€400
Rent (outside)€250
Meal (cheap)€3
Meal (mid-range)€10
Transport€25
Utilities€35
Internet€18
Coworking€80
Est. monthly€550

Quality of Life

Safety38/100
Healthcare60/100
Internet45 Mbps
EnglishLow
ClimateTropical highland
Sunny days200/yr
TimezoneUTC-5
COL Index24 (NYC=100)

PR & Citizenship

Permanent Residency

After 5 years

Citizenship

After 5 years

Language: Spanish (Basic)

Dual citizenship: Allowed

Permit Details

Initial duration24 months
RenewableYes (?mo)
Can workYes
Can freelanceYes
Own businessNo
Family eligibleYes

Last updated: 2025-10-01 · Verified: 2025-10-01 · Always verify with official sources.