No. While the total monthly compensation for workers includes a $249.095 COP transport subsidy, this amount is strictly excluded from all visa and immigration calculations.

The Minimum Monthly Legal Wage (SMMLV) for 2026 is $1.750.905 COP (approximately $467 USD). This represents a 23% increase compared to the previous year.

Yes. If you are considered a tax resident in Colombia (i.e., you stay in the country for more than 183 days in a calendar year), you are required to file an income tax return.

As of 2025, foreign pension income is tax-exempt up to 1,000 UVT per month (which equals $47,212,000 COP annually, or approximately $11,800 USD at a rate of 4,000 COP/USD). If your monthly pension exceeds this limit, the excess may be subject to income tax in Colombia.

Even if you do not owe taxes, you must still file a return if you meet other reporting thresholds related to income, assets, or financial transactions.

Only if it exceeds the top on deposits (1,400 UVT), which for 2025 is $69,718,600 COP.

When filing taxes in Colombia, you must consider whether you are a tax resident because it is independent of whether you have a visa.

If you have a digital nomad visa for one year but stay less than 183 days, you would not be considered a tax resident. In this case, you only declare the income tax on national source income and wealth obtained in Colombia.

Otherwise, if, with the visa, you stay for more than 183 days in the country, you declare income tax for the national and foreign source income and patrimony possessed inside and outside the country.

While the health emergency was active, visa registration deadlines were extended to accommodate preventive isolation measures. Foreigners were allowed additional time to complete this process.

Currently (2025): The regular 15-calendar-day deadline applies. All foreigners must register their visa with Migración Colombia within this period after issuance.

During the health emergency, some in-person immigration services were limited or suspended to comply with biosecurity protocols. Only essential procedures were handled in person, and many services moved online.

Currently (2025): Face-to-face services are fully restored, though prior appointment may still be required depending on the office and procedure.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, deadlines for visa validity and tourist stays were suspended. This allowed tourists to remain in Colombia without concern about overstaying, as long as the emergency measures were in effect.

Currently (2025): These exceptions are no longer in force. Tourists must now leave Colombia before their authorized stay ends or apply for an extension through Migración Colombia.

Mercados de la Playa was designed to celebrate local traditions, promote community engagement, and create a vibrant hub for cultural exchange in Medellín.

At Mercados de la Playa, visitors can explore colorful stalls, enjoy live music, and immerse themselves in the energetic atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for food lovers seeking an authentic Medellín experience.

Mercados de la Playa was inaugurated at the end of 2019 as part of a revitalization project to enhance the cultural and economic landscape of Medellín.

Mercados de la Playa is located in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria in Medellín, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.