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Visa, cedula, residency, document, and timing guides based on official requirements and lived experience.
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Visas and Residency guides for real Colombia decisions
Visas and Residency brings together 76 guides for expats and families sorting out Colombia visa and residency steps, with practical context on visa types, cedula timing, documents, renewals, residency paths, and official-process checks.
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compradoresJune 29, 2026How to buy cheap furniture and appliances at expat moving sales
Expat moving sales are the best-kept secret for furnishing your apartment. Learn where to find them, what to check, and how to negotiate.
expat-guideJune 23, 2026The Colombia Expat Mid-Year Checklist: Visa, Taxes, Banking, and Insurance
June marks the perfect time for a mid-year expat check-in. Use this complete 2026 checklist to audit your visa status, prepare for tax season, and review your banking and insurance setups.
casa-campestreJune 23, 2026Country house in Colombia: a guide to buying and selling with confidence
A country house is not a farm or a plot of land. This guide explains the differences, the zones by climate, the checklist before buying, and how to sell yours without a commission.
expat-guideJune 23, 2026WanderWallet Colombia: Pay With Bre-B Without a Colombian Bank Account
WanderWallet now sends Bre-B transfers for foreigners - pay like a local in Colombia with no bank account or cedula. How it works, fees, funding, and is it safe.
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
investor-visaJune 15, 2026Colombia Real Estate Investor Visa (M-10): The Property Route to Residency
Buying property in Colombia can support an M investor visa, but the bureaucratic reality is unforgiving. Here is the exact 2026 math, the central bank rules, and the renewal trap every foreign buyer must understand.
vendedoresJune 13, 2026How to sell your used camera and lenses in Colombia without losing money
Discover how to evaluate the shutter count, detect fungus in lenses, and avoid scams when selling your second-hand photography equipment in Colombia.
comparendosJune 10, 2026How to Check Traffic Tickets and Fines Before Buying a Car
How to check traffic tickets, fines, SOAT, and technical-mechanical inspection in SIMIT and RUNT before buying a used car in Colombia, and what to do if a debt appears.
visa-mercosurJune 10, 2026Mercosur Visa in Colombia: Residency for South Americans
The most direct migration route for South Americans in Colombia is one that almost no one uses correctly. Requirements, steps, and errors of the Mercosur visa, without the fluff.
rionegroJune 9, 2026Living in Rionegro and Eastern Antioquia: a practical guide near the airport
Rionegro, Llanogrande, El Retiro, and La Ceja are not Medellín. A practical guide to deciding where to live near the airport and what to check before buying.
AIJune 7, 2026New: create better ads with the Colombia Move assistant
We created a free assistant to help sellers turn a simple conversation into a clear, bilingual ad ready for review.
fincasJune 6, 2026How to Compare Fincas, Lots, and Country Houses Near Medellin
Finca, lote, or casa campestre? How to compare rural property types near Medellin, plus the documents and red flags to check before you commit.