Quick answer
Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa (V Visa) is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The official page provides information and an application portal [1]. For assistance, you can contact the Ministry via switchboard (+57-601) 3814000 or visit one of the offices in Bogotá .
Key facts
| Official Website | cancilleria.gov.co/v/nomadadigital[1] |
Requirements
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At least 3x Colombian minimum wage (~USD 1,000/month).
Remote work, freelancing or a digital venture serving clients outside Colombia.
The portal frequently requests a letter describing your remote activity (community-reported).
Coverage in Colombia for the full stay.
How to apply
You hold multiple citizenships — confirm which passport this application is filed under; all documents must match it.
~1 day
Fill in the official application form for the Digital Nomad Visa (V Visa).
~1 day
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay, with 2+ blank pages.
~1 day
Signed contracts or freelance-platform statements demonstrating ongoing engagements.
~3 days
Certificate of incorporation and proof of ownership for your business.
~5 days
Documented income of at least $12000/year (employment contract, invoices or payslips).
~7 days
Recent statements showing sufficient and stable funds.
~3 days
Recent biometric passport photos meeting the destination's specifications.
~1 day
Insurance valid in the destination for the entire visa period.
~2 days
US citizens must provide an FBI Identity History Summary with apostille, issued within the last 6 months.
~30 days
Marriage certificate for spouse and birth certificates for children, translated and legalized.
~14 days
Submit your application at the responsible embassy or consulate and attend the appointment.
~14 days · Embassy visit required
Community insights
The online portal frequently asks for a motivation letter even though it is not in the official requirements list.
forum · document_rejected_in_practice · Jul 16, 2026
Related visas
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
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Official Digital Nomad Visa page exists on Cancilleria website
Cancilleria — Visa V Nomadas Digitales program page [Verified (deep-linked)] · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Verified — deep-linked
This page reflects Colombia's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Colombia's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.