Tax residency in Colombia 2026: the 183-day rule & nomad visa
Medellín is a nomad favourite — but past 183 days Colombia taxes you worldwide.
Colombia taxes tax-residents on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 39%; residency is triggered by more than 183 days (continuous or not) in any 365-day period. Its 2023 Digital Nomad Visa allows stays up to two years, but crossing the 183-day line brings worldwide taxation. It's a lifestyle and cost hub, not a low-tax base.
How tax residency works in Colombia
You become a Colombian tax resident by spending more than 183 days (continuous or not) within any 365-day period. Residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 39%, with separate rules on dividends and a wealth tax at higher levels; non-residents are taxed on Colombian-source income. Verify current thresholds, as Colombia has reformed its tax code repeatedly.
The nomad angle: the Digital Nomad Visa
Colombia introduced a Digital Nomad Visa in 2023 for remote workers and entrepreneurs, allowing stays of up to two years. It's popular for Medellín and Bogotá — but time on the visa still counts toward the 183-day residency test, so long stays can make you a Colombian tax resident on worldwide income. Plan the day-count deliberately.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Taxation of residents | Worldwide income |
| Top personal rate | ~39% |
| Residency trigger | 183+ days / 365-day period |
| Nomad route | Digital Nomad Visa (up to 2 yrs) |
| Watch | Visa days count toward residency |
Where it fits in a borderless plan
This is a lifestyle and community choice more than a tax play. If you want the base without worldwide taxation, the nomad route or a deliberate sub-183-day pattern is the usual path — paired with tax residency somewhere chosen on purpose (see our establish-residency guide). For the practical side of actually living there, see our banking, healthcare and schools guides.
Frequently asked questions
Does Colombia have a digital nomad visa?
Yes — since 2023, for remote workers and entrepreneurs, allowing stays up to two years. But days on it still count toward the 183-day tax-residency test, so long stays can trigger worldwide taxation.
Does Colombia tax worldwide income?
For tax residents (183+ days in a 365-day period), yes — at progressive rates up to 39%, plus dividend and wealth-tax rules at higher levels. Non-residents are taxed on Colombian-source income.
Is Colombia a low-tax country?
No. Resident rates reach about 39% on worldwide income. Its appeal is low living costs, climate and cities like Medellín — not low personal tax.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
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