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Colombia vs Greece: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Colombia has the lower entry bar: €1,130 per month versus €3,500 for Greece.
  • Colombia grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
  • Tax treatment differs: Colombia — territorial taxation; Greece — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Colombia V-Nomad and the Greece DNV.
Criteria Colombia V-Nomad Greece DNV
Minimum income / month €1,130 (better) €3,500
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship No Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €213 ≈ €75 (better)
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate
Processing time — 1.5 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Colombia V-Nomad →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Greece DNV →

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.

Insurance for Colombia → Insurance for Greece →

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