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- Colombia has the lower entry bar: €1,130 per month versus €1,725 for Malaysia.
- Colombia grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
| Criteria | Colombia V-Nomad | Malaysia DE Rantau |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €1,130 (better) | €1,725 |
| 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 | 2 years |
| Path to permanent residence | No | No |
| Path to citizenship | No | No |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Tax treatment | Territorial taxation | Territorial taxation |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Not specified |
| Application fee | ≈ €213 | ≈ €202 (better) |
| Where to apply | Online, Embassy / consulate | Online |
| Processing time | — | 6–8 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Colombia V-Nomad →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Malaysia DE Rantau →
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 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
- Government DE Rantau | MDEC (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government DE Rantau Nomad Pass FAQ V8 (MDEC) — payments, tax (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Mandatory Documents for Remote Worker (MDEC) — Medical Insurance (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15