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- Colombia grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 6).
| Criteria | Argentina DNV | Colombia V-Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €1,130 |
| Income basis | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) |
| Initial duration | 6 months | 2 years (better) |
| Renewable | Yes (better) | No |
| Maximum total stay | 1 year | 2 years |
| Path to permanent residence | No | No |
| Path to citizenship | No | No |
| Family inclusion | No | Yes (better) |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Territorial taxation | Territorial taxation |
| Health insurance | Unclear | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | — | Full visa period |
| Application fee | — | ≈ €213 |
| Where to apply | Online, Embassy / consulate | Online, Embassy / consulate |
| Processing time | 2–3 weeks | — |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Argentina DNV →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Colombia V-Nomad →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Don't forget insurance
Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.
Sources
- Official gazette Dirección Nacional de Migraciones — Disposición 758/2022 (Boletín Oficial) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Obtener una residencia transitoria como Nómada Digital (Migraciones) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Resolución 5477 de 2022 (MRE), Art. 46 — Visa V Nómadas digitales (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Cancillería de Colombia — Visa costs (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government DIAN — tax residency for foreigners / 183-day rule (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15