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Colombia Visa Income Requirements for 2026
Is it too late to move to Colombia? The income line rose about 23% this January — see where you land in 60 seconds.
Bottom line: Colombia's 2026 digital-nomad and pensioner (retirement) visas require income of 3× the minimum wage — COP 5,252,715/month, about $1,640 at today's rate (≈3,198 COP/USD). It jumped ~23% this January with the minimum-wage hike, so last year's figure no longer qualifies. And because the line is fixed in pesos, the dollar amounts you see online are usually stale — this tool converts at today's live rate.
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Colombia visa income requirements (2026)
Colombia's income-based visas aren't set in dollars — they're pegged to the national minimum wage (the SMMLV), which the government resets every January. For 2026 the minimum wage rose about 23% to COP 1,750,905/month, so every visa tied to it climbed with it — an income that qualified in 2025 can fall short now.
The two income visas most Americans use — the Digital Nomad (V) and the Pensioner / Retirement (M) — both require income of 3× the minimum wage: COP 5,252,715/month. At today's rate (~3,198 COP/USD, August 2026) that's about $1,640/month — but because the figure is fixed in pesos, the dollar amount moves daily, which is why other sites quote anywhere from $1,380 to $1,575. The calculator above converts the peso figure at today's live rate, so your number is current. U.S. Social Security counts toward the pensioner visa, and the average U.S. check clears the line.
Two others round out the set: the Investor (M) visa is pegged far higher — 350× the minimum wage (about COP 612.8M, roughly $195,000) — and the Student (V) visa uses a savings threshold instead of monthly income. All figures are estimates, reset annually, and are not legal advice; confirm the current decreto with Migración Colombia, the Cancillería, or a licensed immigration lawyer before you file.
Colombia visa income requirements 2026 — FAQ
What is the income requirement for Colombia's digital nomad visa in 2026?
Three times Colombia's monthly minimum wage — COP 5,252,715/month. At today's rate (~3,198 COP/USD, August 2026) that's about $1,640/month, but because it's set in pesos the dollar figure moves daily — the calculator above shows today's live number. It's gross income, and bank statements showing regular deposits are what you present. You apply at a Colombian consulate, not from inside Colombia on a tourist stamp.
How much income do you need for the Colombia retirement (pensionado) visa in 2026?
The same threshold — 3× the minimum wage, COP 5,252,715/month (about $1,640/month at today's ~3,198 rate). It must be guaranteed lifetime pension income, and U.S. Social Security counts — the average U.S. check clears it. Run your own number above rather than trusting last year's figure.
Did Colombia's visa income requirement really go up 23% in 2026?
Yes. Colombia raised its 2026 minimum wage (SMMLV) about 23%, to COP 1,750,905/month. Because the income visas are pegged at 3× that wage, the visa line jumped with it — so an income that qualified in 2025 may fall short in 2026. That's the exact gap the calculator above shows you.
Why do different websites list different dollar amounts for the visa?
Because the requirement is fixed in pesos (COP 5,252,715), not dollars. The dollar figure only changes with the USD/COP exchange rate, so sites using stale rates disagree — you'll see anywhere from $1,380 to $1,575 quoted. None are "official"; the peso amount is. This tool converts that peso figure at today's live rate so your number is current.
Does the Colombia visa income requirement change every year?
Yes — it resets every January when the minimum wage is set, and your dollar figure also moves with the peso. That's why the tool shows last year, this year, and a projection for next year: the real question isn't am I too late, it's how much runway do I have before the next jump.
Where can I confirm the official Colombia visa numbers?
This tool is an estimate, not legal advice. Confirm the current decreto and requirements with Colombia's immigration authority, Migración Colombia, the Cancillería, or a licensed immigration lawyer before you file.
