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Visas and Residency guides for real Colombia decisions
Visas and Residency brings together 111 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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immigrationAugust 4, 2026Check-Mig Colombia: The Official Entry and Exit Form Travelers Should Use
Check-Mig is an optional, free pre-registration from Migración Colombia that airlines often request. Here is the official process and how to avoid paid look-alike sites.
immigrationAugust 2, 2026How to Extend Your Colombia Tourist Stay to 180 Days: Official 2026 Guide
If you entered Colombia on a standard 90-day tourist entry permit, you can legally extend your stay for another 90 days without leaving the country. Here is the exact step-by-step online process using Migración Colombia'
dianAugust 2, 2026Withholding tax for fees and services: a practical guide for freelancers and clients
Understanding withholding tax avoids excessive charges or surprises when invoicing services and freelance work in Colombia. Review how to classify your activity according to the current DIAN doctrine.
motosAugust 1, 2026Listing a motorcycle for sale: what to check regarding RUNT, SOAT, fines, and transfer before receiving buyers
Before taking photos of your motorcycle and setting a price online, checking your document status will save you time and useless conversations. This checklist helps you prepare a transparent ad ready to
servicios-localesJuly 31, 2026How to hire daily cleaning services in Colombia without misunderstandings
Hiring daily cleaning help seems simple, but the scope and the labor relationship must be clear. This guide helps you agree on tasks, trust, and payments without improvising.
digital-nomad-visaJuly 30, 2026Colombia Digital Nomad Visa Income Requirement: 2026 Official 3x Minimum Wage Rule
The official 2026 income threshold is COP 5,252,715 per month. Here is how to document three months of income without relying on a stale USD figure.
us-tax-colombiaJuly 30, 2026US–Colombia Tax Treaty Reality: Double Taxation Rules for Americans
Official U.S. sources do not list an income tax treaty with Colombia. Here is how Americans should think about residency, FEIE, foreign tax credits, and self-employment tax.
simit-colombiaJuly 29, 2026How to download the SIMIT clearance certificate for traffic procedures in Colombia
Learn how to check fines, review traffic tickets, and request the SIMIT clearance certificate before selling, buying, or transferring a vehicle in Colombia.
igacJuly 29, 2026Cadastral Appraisal vs. Commercial Appraisal in Colombia: Differences, Review, and Taxes (2026)
The multipurpose cadastre has changed the official value of many properties. Learn to distinguish the cadastral appraisal from the commercial one, check the caps on your property tax, and request a review.
insuranceJuly 28, 2026Genki vs SafetyWing for Colombia: Which Insurance Is Better for Digital Nomads?
A head-to-head comparison of Genki and SafetyWing for remote workers in Colombia, including why basic plans often fail the digital nomad visa test.
derecho-laboralJuly 27, 2026Work or Labor Contract in Colombia: Severance Pay and Labor Rights (2026)
The work or labor contract includes the same benefits as other employment contracts. Check how to calculate severance pay and demand your rights in 2026.
impuestos-colombiaJuly 26, 2026Withholding tax on the sale of real estate in Colombia: a guide for sellers
Discover how the withholding tax is calculated and paid before signing your property deed. A practical and up-to-date guide for Colombian sellers.