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Moving to Colombia brings together 339 guides for foreigners, returning Colombians, and remote workers planning a move, with practical context on city choice, budgeting, housing, paperwork, daily life, and common mistakes.
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healthcareApril 26, 2026Travel Insurance for Colombia: What Actually Works (Before You Have EPS)
Tourists and digital nomads can't access Colombia's EPS system. Here's which travel insurance options actually work — and what the fine print usually misses.
medellinApril 26, 2026Best Coworking Spaces in Medellín (and a Few in Bogotá Worth Knowing)
Not every coworking space in Medellín lives up to its Instagram photos. Here's where remote workers actually get things done.
viviendaApril 26, 2026How to Review a Rental Contract in Colombia Before Signing
What you should review in your rental contract before signing: rent, deposit, inventory, abusive clauses and the inventory that almost no one does.
viviendaApril 25, 2026Temporary Rental in Colombia: How to Find Housing Your First Month
You've arrived in Colombia and need housing for your first month. Complete guide to temporary rentals: real prices, where to search and what to check before paying.
VisasApril 25, 2026Resident Visa Colombia: Paths, Timelines and Common Mistakes
Colombia's permanent residency is achievable — but the rules around absences, qualifying visa categories, and document timing trip people up more than the requirements themselves.
Cost of LivingApril 25, 2026Cost of Living in Colombia for a Single Person: Three Real Budgets
How much does it actually cost to live in Colombia as a single person? Here are three honest monthly budgets — frugal, comfortable, and high-comfort — with real 2026 prices.
medellinApril 25, 2026Where to Live in Medellín: Neighborhoods by Budget and Lifestyle
Most neighborhood guides tell you the same things. This one is organized by budget tier and lifestyle type so you can actually make a decision.
workApril 25, 2026Freelancer or Employee in Colombia? How to Choose the Right Setup
How you structure your work in Colombia matters more than most expats realize — here's the practical breakdown between formal employment, service contracts, and remote work.
VisasApril 24, 2026I Got Colombia's Marriage Visa Without an FBI Background Check
I was approved for Colombia's Visa M Cónyuge without submitting an FBI background check. Here is what the official checklist actually said and what worked for us.
platform-updatesApril 24, 2026Why we added WhatsApp registration to Colombia Move
Now you can log into Colombia Move with WhatsApp. We tell you why we did it, how to use it and how it helps sellers and buyers.
expat-guideApril 24, 2026How to Move to Colombia From the US: A Practical Step-by-Step Checklist
Moving to Colombia from the US is more straightforward than most people think — but the order in which you do things matters. Here's the practical sequence.
retornadoApril 24, 2026Renting Upon Arrival in Colombia as a Returnee: Without a Guarantor or Credit History
Did you return to Colombia and don't have a guarantor or local credit history? These are the real options: rental policies with foreign income, cash deposit, and how to search without real estate agencies.