🛂 Visa comparison
Brazil vs Colombia digital nomad visa
Two of the nomad visas Americans compare most, side by side: what each asks for, how long it lasts, where it leads, and what life costs in each country.
The short version
- Colombia's income bar is lower: about $1,400 a month vs $1,500.
- Life is cheaper in Brazil: from $995 a month all-in in Fortaleza, vs $1,344 in Bogotá.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) | Digital Nomad Visa (V type) |
| 💵 Income needed | $1,500/mo or $18,000 savings | ~$1,400/mo (3x min wage, COP 5.25M, rises yearly; it was ~$900 in 2023-24, so older blog posts understate it) |
| ≈ In US dollars | $1,500/mo | $1,400/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$100-290 (consulate-dependent) | ~$220-235 total govt fees + cédula (foreigner ID card) |
| ⏳ Length | 1 yr | Up to 2 yrs |
| 🔁 Renewal | Yes, +1 yr | Reapply |
| 🏠 Path to residency | DNV years generally don't count; retirement/investor routes do | DNV (V): no. M-visas: yes, R (resident) after 5 yrs |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 27.5% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 39% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 90 days | 90 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $995 · Fortaleza | $1,344 · Bogotá |
General reference, not immigration or tax advice. Income figures in US dollars are converted at current rates from each visa's own requirement; confirm with the consulate before applying.