Compensation Colombia’s minimum wage hike impacts expat sponsorship Firms must review pay structures to demonstrate higher monthly income levels for visas iStock.com/johan10 Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 14 January 2026 Colombia has increased its national minimum wage for 2026, upping monthly pay by around 23% as the government responds to rising living costs, labour market pressures, and long-standing wage distri Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics After Maduro’s arrest, Venezuelans and their employers face tough choices Business Travel Argentina’s tightened rules for travellers raise compliance bar Immigration Steep fee hikes set to reshape Mexico’s immigration process Digital Nomads Malaysia extends digital nomad regime with new Sarawak pass