Does Colombia have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. DNV (V-DN) launched 2023 (~$700/mo income — lowest in the world); 2-year stay. Income tests, document requirements, and renewal rules vary by city — open the per-city visa cards on each city page for specifics.

How long can digital nomads stay in Colombia?

Stays of up to 2 years on the longest available pathway. The most common track is "Digital nomad visa". DNV (V-DN) launched 2023 (~$700/mo income — lowest in the world); 2-year stay.

What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Colombia?

Mid-tier monthly costs across 3 Colombia cities on Nomada range $1,420–$1,560, with a median of $1,420. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.

What are the best cities in Colombia for digital nomads?

Nomada tracks 3 Colombia cities. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Medellín ($1,420/mo) for nomads who want eternal-spring (~22°c year-round) at latam prices.; Cartagena ($1,420/mo) for caribbean-colombia nomads who want walled-city architecture and beach access.; Bogotá ($1,560/mo) for andes-altitude nomads who want a real megacity at latam prices..

When is the best time to visit Colombia as a digital nomad?

Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around September–July. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.

Is Colombia nomad-friendly?

Across the cities Nomada tracks, Colombia reads as broadly nomad-friendly — most cities have a clear long-stay pathway. Best for: medellín or bogotá nomads — cheap, vibrant, and easy visa.

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Digital nomad guide to Colombia

Updated May 2026

Mid-tier monthly

$1,420–$1,560

median $1,420

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Best for: Medellín or Bogotá nomads — cheap, vibrant, and easy visa.

Colombia's V-DN visa has the lowest income test on Earth (~$700/mo) and a 2-year stay length, making Medellín one of the most-welcomed nomad-base cities in 2025. Costs in Medellín have climbed sharply since 2022 (especially El Poblado), but the broader country remains cheap. Bogotá is the underrated alternative — bigger, more business-density, less nomad-saturated.

Visa story

DNV (V-DN) launched 2023 (~$700/mo income — lowest in the world); 2-year stay.

Open the per-city visa cards on each city page for the specific income tests, durations, and program names. None of this is legal advice — confirm with the consulate before booking.

3 cities on Nomada

Sorted by monthly cost · cheapest first

Medellín
Nomads who want eternal-spring (~22°C year-round) at LATAM prices.
$1,420per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Cartagena
Caribbean-Colombia nomads who want walled-city architecture and beach access.
$1,420per month
Cost Climate FIRE
Bogotá
Andes-altitude nomads who want a real megacity at LATAM prices.
$1,560per month
Cost Climate FIRE

Best months across Colombia

Months where the country’s averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges.

Frequently asked questions

Does Colombia have a digital nomad visa?
Yes. DNV (V-DN) launched 2023 (~$700/mo income — lowest in the world); 2-year stay. Income tests, document requirements, and renewal rules vary by city — open the per-city visa cards on each city page for specifics.
How long can digital nomads stay in Colombia?
Stays of up to 2 years on the longest available pathway. The most common track is "Digital nomad visa". DNV (V-DN) launched 2023 (~$700/mo income — lowest in the world); 2-year stay.
What's the cost of living for digital nomads in Colombia?
Mid-tier monthly costs across 3 Colombia cities on Nomada range $1,420–$1,560, with a median of $1,420. Numbers cover rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and a coworking pass.
What are the best cities in Colombia for digital nomads?
Nomada tracks 3 Colombia cities. The most cost-efficient bases right now: Medellín ($1,420/mo) for nomads who want eternal-spring (~22°c year-round) at latam prices.; Cartagena ($1,420/mo) for caribbean-colombia nomads who want walled-city architecture and beach access.; Bogotá ($1,560/mo) for andes-altitude nomads who want a real megacity at latam prices..
When is the best time to visit Colombia as a digital nomad?
Climate averages cluster within nomad-comfortable temp, humidity, and rainfall ranges around September–July. Mountain and coastal cities can flip that picture — check the per-city climate page for each base.
Is Colombia nomad-friendly?
Across the cities Nomada tracks, Colombia reads as broadly nomad-friendly — most cities have a clear long-stay pathway. Best for: medellín or bogotá nomads — cheap, vibrant, and easy visa.

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Best months across Colombia

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