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immigration
Guides to Colombia immigration — visas, cédula de extranjería, permanent residency, and citizenship. Everything foreigners need to legally live in Colombia.
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April 25, 2026
Resident 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.
April 24, 2026
I 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.
April 7, 2026
Permanent Residency (Visa R) in Colombia: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Colombia's Visa R for permanent residency — who qualifies, what it costs, required documents, and the path to citizenship.
April 7, 2026
How to Get a Cedula de Extranjeria in Colombia
Everything you need to know about getting your cedula de extranjeria in Colombia — the 15-day deadline, appointment booking trick, costs, and what to bring.
April 7, 2026
How to Get Colombian Citizenship: The Complete Path to Naturalization
Everything you need to know about becoming a Colombian citizen — from R visa prerequisites to the oath ceremony, including costs, timelines, and the pitfalls that derail most ap...
March 30, 2026
Colombia Visa: Hire an Attorney or Do It Yourself? (Honest Pros & Cons)
Should you hire a visa attorney in Colombia or handle the process yourself? An honest breakdown of costs, risks, and when professional help is worth it.
March 30, 2026
FBI Background Check for Colombia Visa: Apostille & Translation Done 100% Online
Need an FBI background check for your Colombia visa? Here's how to get it apostilled and translated — all 100% online without visiting an embassy.
March 30, 2026
Colombia Visa Guide 2026: Every Visa Type, Requirements & How to Apply
The complete guide to every Colombia visa type in 2026 — tourist, digital nomad, retirement, investment, and work visas. Requirements, costs, and how to apply.
March 30, 2026
Buying Property in Colombia as a Foreigner: 25 Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about buying property in Colombia as a foreigner — legal requirements, costs, risks, and 25 real questions answered.
March 30, 2026
How to Obtain Your Migratory Movements Certificate in Colombia (Certificado de Movimientos Migratorios)
Need proof of your entry and exit dates in Colombia? The Certificado de Movimientos Migratorios is essential for tax residency and visa renewals.