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MedellínColombia

Last verified 2026-08-04medium confidence· COP

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Cost breakdown

Rent — central 1BR$700
Coworking hot desk$130
Groceries$240
Utilities$60
Mobile data$15
Transport$35
Gym$40
Rent — outskirts 1BR *$420
Coliving room *$550
Meal out (per meal) *$6
Monthly total — mid-range$1,350

* Reference only — alternatives to central rent, or a per-meal price. Verified 2026-08-04.

Scores

Internet160 Mbps
Safety3.5
Nomad community4.5
Walkability3.5
English2.5
Weather5.0

Visa

Visa-free tourist days
90 days
+90 with an extension (180 total)
Rule
Rolling annual cap

Max N days per rolling 12 months or per calendar year, tracked cumulatively.

Hard cap of 180 days per calendar year.

Non-Schengen — days spent here do not burn your Schengen 90/180 allowance.

Nomad visa
V-Visa Digital Nomad
Income requirement$900/mo
Duration24 months
RenewableNo
Path to residencyNo

Among the lowest income thresholds worldwide (roughly 3x Colombian minimum wage). Does not count toward permanent residency.

Most nomad visa applications require proof of health cover for the full permit duration — here that's 24 months.

Cover accepted for nomad permits
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Tax

Residency trigger
183 days
in the tax year
Tax year
Jan–Dec
Calendar year

183 days across any rolling 365-day period, which can straddle two tax years.

Colombian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income. This catches long-stay nomads more often than they expect.

The honest note

Year-round spring climate, strong founder scene in El Poblado and Laureles. Petty crime and drink-spiking are genuine risks; the app should surface safety guidance, not hide it.

Informational only. Not legal or tax advice. Verify with the relevant authority before travelling.