Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (V) — Remote Work Visa for Digital Nomads (up to 2 years; not renewable as a nomad visa)for 🇲🇾 Malaysian citizens travelling to 🇨🇴 Colombia
Malaysian citizens are required to obtain a Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (V) — Remote Work Visa for Digital Nomads (up to 2 years; not renewable as a nomad visa) before travelling to Colombia. You must submit a formal application at the Colombia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents7
- ✓Proof of monthly income of at least 3× the Colombian minimum wage
COP 5,252,715/month for 2026 (~USD 1,400); each of 3 months' bank statements must individually clear it
- ✓Motivation letter describing the remote activity
- ✓Health insurance covering Colombia for the visa period, including repatriation cover
- ✓Visa V Digital Nomad application via the Cancillería portal (visascolombia.gov.co)
- ✓Valid passport (valid 6+ months) and a digital photograph
- ✓Proof of remote work or business for a company or clients outside Colombia
- ✓Note: the V nomad visa runs up to 2 years and cannot be renewed
switch to an M-category visa afterward
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (V) — Remote Work Visa for Digital Nomads (up to 2 years; not renewable as a nomad visa), book an appointment at the nearest Colombia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 15 days. The government fee is USD 52.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Colombia embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Malaysian passport holders need a visa for Colombia
Malaysian citizens require a visa to enter Colombia based on the current immigration requirements set by Colombia's government. Malaysian passport holders must apply through the Colombia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (V) — Remote Work Visa for Digital Nomads (up to 2 years; not renewable as a nomad visa) Applications Are Refused6
- !Monthly income below 3× the Colombian minimum wage (COP 5,252,715 for 2026, ~USD 1,400) — each of the three months of bank statements must individually clear the threshold, as the figures are not averaged.
- !Income or clients based inside Colombia — the V nomad visa covers only remote work for employers/clients located outside Colombia.
- !No valid remote-work contract or client agreements, or proof of remote activity that cannot be verified.
- !Health insurance that does not cover Colombia for the full period or omits repatriation cover.
- !An apostilled criminal-background check that is missing, expired, or reveals a disqualifying offence.
- !Applying to renew the V visa beyond its 2-year maximum instead of switching to an M-category visa, or false statements / forged documents.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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