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Stories, advice, and shared experience from the expat community in Colombia — the practical and personal side of building a life in a new country.
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expats brings together 5 guides for readers researching expats, with practical context on expats.
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import-carJune 16, 2026Import a Car to Colombia as a Foreigner: The Honest Guide
Bringing your car to Colombia is a common expat dream, but strict customs laws make it a bureaucratic nightmare. Here is the honest truth about importing vehicles.
visa-renewalJune 16, 2026Renewing Your Colombia Visa Before It Expires: The One-Day-Gap Trap
Many expats assume a salvoconducto protects their residency path during a visa renewal. Under Resolution 5477, a salvoconducto period does not count toward residency continuity — learn what the official rules actually sa
cost-of-livingJune 14, 2026Living in Ibagué on a Budget: Colombia's Cheapest Major City
Escape the rising costs of Medellín and Bogotá. Everything you need to know about living in Ibagué on a roughly $600 monthly budget.
colombiaApril 9, 2026How to Find an Apartment in Colombia — Complete Rental Guide
Finding an apartment in Colombia doesn't have to be a headache. Real prices, best neighborhoods, how to avoid scams and where to post for free.
colombiaApril 9, 2026Why We Built Colombia Move — And Why You Should List Here
Everything was scattered. Reviews were unreliable. There was no data. So we built a platform from the ground up, specifically for Colombia.