Moving to Colombia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Colombia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 7 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Colombia the top income tax rate is 39%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Colombia you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days (continuous or not) in any 365-day period). The typical route is Migrant visa (M) – investor: M: real estate ≥350 SMMLV (~US$160k, 2026) or FDI >650 SMMLV (~US$296k); R only after 5 yrs on M; rentistas now get a visitor (V) visa There are 7 open residence programmes in Colombia — see the list below.
Living there
Bogota has a temperate oceanic climate with winter highs around 18.6 °C and summer highs around 20 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.3% for 2026. Its passport opens about 119 countries without a visa in advance. Security: ELN & FARC-dissident attacks (drones, car bombs); new govt ended talks Aug 2026.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 39% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 20% |
| Corporate tax | 35% |
| Rezidență fiscală | după 183 zile — More than 183 days (continuous or not) in any 365-day period |
| Ruta dvs. | Migrant visa (M) – investor — M: real estate ≥350 SMMLV (~US$160k, 2026) or FDI >650 SMMLV (~US$296k); R only after 5 yrs on M; rentistas now get a visitor (V) visa |
| Pașaport | fără viză sau la sosire în 119 țări |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2.3% (2026) |
| Tip de climă | temperate oceanic · 18.6° / 20° (Bogota) |
| Război și conflict | armed — ELN & FARC-dissident attacks (drones, car bombs); new govt ended talks Aug 2026 |
| Toate riscurile naturale | 6.8/10 |
| Soliditatea băncilor | 5/10 · BB |
| Protecția proprietății | 4.5/10 |
| Locuințe calde iarna | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Colombia
- Migrant Visa (M) – Investor — Investiție CHF 122'600 · open · 2026-10
- Visitor Visa (V) – Rentista (passive income) — Venit / an CHF 42'000 · open · 2026-10
- Migrant Visa (M) – Pensioner — Venit / an CHF 12'600 · open · 2026-10
- Visitor Visa (V) – Digital Nomad — Venit / an CHF 12'600 · open · 2026-10
- Migrant Visa (M) – Partner or Owner — Investiție CHF 36'000 · open · 2026-10
- Migrant Visa (M) – Worker — employment · open · 2026-10
- Beneficiary visas / Spouse of Colombian — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Colombia to become tax resident?
după 183 zile. More than 183 days (continuous or not) in any 365-day period Wealth tax on worldwide assets; worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Colombia?
In Colombia the top income tax rate is 39%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Colombia offer?
Migrant Visa (M) – Investor (CHF 122'600); Visitor Visa (V) – Rentista (passive income); Migrant Visa (M) – Pensioner; Visitor Visa (V) – Digital Nomad; Migrant Visa (M) – Partner or Owner (CHF 36'000)
What is the usual way to move to Colombia?
Migrant visa (M) – investor. M: real estate ≥350 SMMLV (~US$160k, 2026) or FDI >650 SMMLV (~US$296k); R only after 5 yrs on M; rentistas now get a visitor (V) visa
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