Antigua & Barbuda vs Colombia: which nomad visa wins?
Colombia is easier to qualify for, Antigua & Barbuda is lighter on tax, and Colombiais cheaper day to day. Here's the full breakdown — then model it with your own income.
Updated November 2026 · figures in USD for a single applicant.
| Metric | 🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Income needed (single) | $4,167/mo | $1,565/mo |
| Tax on foreign income | 0% | Up to 39% |
| Special tax regime | — | — |
| Path to citizenship | No residency path | No residency path |
| Comfortable budget (solo) | $2,990/mo | $1,422/mo |
| Visa length | 2 years | 2 years |
| Safety index | 70/100 | 52/100 |
| Internet | 60 Mbps | 90 Mbps |
| English | Very high | Low |
| Region | Caribbean | Americas |
See it with your numbers
Set your household, how you earn and your income — both countries recompute live.
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Live — adjust who's going, how you earn and your income above and both columns update.
Effective tax at different incomes
Approximate all-in rate for a solo employee who becomes tax-resident.
| Monthly income | 🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000/mo | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| $6,000/mo | 0.0% | 20.8% |
| $12,000/mo | 0.0% | 27.0% |
Choose 🇦🇬 Antigua & Barbuda if…
The Nomad Digital Residence has been discontinued since November 2025 — this entry is kept for reference, but there is currently no digital-nomad visa route into Antigua & Barbuda.
- No personal income tax of any kind, for anyone who does qualify to live there.
- English-speaking with idyllic beaches.
Choose 🇨🇴 Colombia if…
A two-year, low-bar ticket to Medellín's spring-like valleys and one of Latin America's friendliest nomad scenes — just mind the 183-day tax line.
- Generous 2-year visa with a ~$1,570/month bar.
- Medellín's 'eternal spring' and huge nomad community.
- Affordable, with excellent private healthcare.
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Antigua & Barbuda vs Colombia: FAQ
Is Antigua & Barbuda or Colombia better for digital nomads?
Colombia has the lower income bar, Antigua & Barbuda taxes foreign income more lightly, and Colombia is cheaper to live in. Neither nomad visa leads directly to citizenship.
How much income do you need for Antigua & Barbuda vs Colombia?
Antigua & Barbuda requires about $4,167/mo for a single applicant; Colombia requires about $1,565/mo.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Antigua & Barbuda or Colombia?
Antigua & Barbuda: Antigua & Barbuda levies no personal income tax whatsoever. — Colombia: Under 183 days only Colombian-source income is taxed; beyond that you're resident and worldwide income is taxed progressively up to 39%.
Figures are 2026 planning estimates in USD for a single applicant. Confirm details on each country's official source before applying.