Colombia Minimum Wage 2026: The Historic 22.7% Hike and Your Visa Requirements

Author: Camila Ocampo, Immigration lawyer

Yesterday, the Colombian government confirmed a historic economic shift: a 22.7% increase in the national base salary. While the headlines might focus on political terms, for us—international residents and investors—what matters is the raw number and how it impacts your legal status.

Why is this critical? Because the Colombia minimum wage is the "ruler" against which all financial solvency requirements for Colombian visas are measured under Resolution 5477.