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Colombia vs Philippines: the digital nomad visas compared

Low confidence Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Colombia grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12).
Side-by-side comparison of the Colombia V-Nomad and the Philippines DNV.
Criteria Colombia V-Nomad Philippines DNV
Minimum income / month €1,130 No fixed threshold
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 2 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Territorial taxation Territorial taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €213 —
Where to apply Online, Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate, Online
Processing time — —

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Colombia V-Nomad →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Philippines 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 Philippines →

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