Your 2-Step Process to Get the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
Step 1: Apply for and Receive Your Colombian Digital Nomad Visa
Submit your application with all required documents. Processing typically takes 30-60 days. Our team handles document review, compliance, translations, and all immigration correspondence on your behalf.
Step 2: Apply for and Receive Your Cédula de Extranjería
Once your visa is approved, you must apply for your Colombian foreigner ID (Cédula de Extranjería) within 30 days. We provide concierge support for your cédula appointment, including legal advice, representation, and translation support.
Requirements
Passport — Copy of your valid passport
Entry or exit stamp — Entry stamp into or exit stamp out of Colombia
Employer letter — Letter from your foreign employer or proof of self-employment
Criminal background check — Apostilled, from your country of residence
Letter of intent — Explaining your reason for applying
Proof of financial means — Approximately $1,000 USD/month (last 6 months)
Health insurance — Valid in Colombia
What's Included
Full visa application or renewal — One complete application handled end-to-end
100% approval guarantee — Approved or your money back
Government filing fees — Included in our service
Full legal support — Throughout the entire process
Document compliance review, due diligence and coordination — We organize and verify everything
Appointment scheduling and immigration correspondence — We manage all communication
Legal translations — Of all required documents
Concierge services for your cédula appointment — Including legal advice, representation, and translation support
Timeline
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Visa application processing | 30-60 days |
| Cédula application deadline after visa approval | Within 30 days |
| Visa validity | Up to 2 years |
Important Notes
Application timeline — Processing typically takes 30-60 days, so plan ahead
Cédula requirement — You must apply for your cédula within 30 days of visa approval
Government fees — Included in our service
Tax residency — You'll become a tax resident if you spend more than 183 days per year in Colombia
Visa renewal — You must spend at least 180 days per year in Colombia to be eligible to renew
Permanent residency — This visa does not count toward permanent residency or the R Resident Visa
