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Visas and Residency
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 51 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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expat-guideMay 12, 2026How to Get EPS Health Insurance in Colombia as a Foreigner
Once you hold a Colombian resident visa, EPS isn't optional — here's how to pick a provider, enroll as a self-employed foreigner, and actually use your coverage.
trustMay 7, 2026Cómo saber si una tienda de vendedor es confiable
Antes de enviar ese primer mensaje, la tienda del vendedor ya te dice si vale la pena confiar. Aquí está lo que tenés que mirar — y lo que no debés ignorar.
expat-guideMay 4, 2026How to Schedule Your Cedula de Extranjeria Appointment in Colombia
A practical guide for foreigners who need a Colombian cedula de extranjeria appointment: where to request it, when slots open, and what to prepare before 5 p.m.
marketplaceMay 2, 2026Cómo vender un celular usado en Colombia sin problemas
Todo lo que necesitas revisar antes de publicar tu celular usado: IMEI, factura, batería, fotos y cómo cobrar sin que te queden debiendo.
returning-colombiansApril 30, 2026Returning to Colombia After Years Abroad: Your Housing Checklist for the First Week
The housing market moved while you were gone. Here's the practical checklist for securing a place to live in your first week back in Colombia — whether you're a Colombian returnee or an expat starting fresh.
housingApril 30, 2026How to Rent Directly From an Owner in Colombia
Renting directly from a Colombian owner can save you 1–2 months' rent in agency fees. Here's exactly how to find legit listings, verify ownership, and sign safely.
medellínApril 29, 2026Moving to Medellín: The Complete Relocation Guide
Moving to Medellín is easier when you do the steps in the right order. This guide covers visas, neighborhoods, rent, money, safety, and your first 30 days.
viviendaApril 26, 2026Cómo Revisar un Contrato de Arriendo en Colombia Antes de Firmar
Lo que debés revisar en tu contrato de arrendamiento antes de firmar: canon, depósito, inventario, cláusulas abusivas y el inventario que casi nadie hace.
viviendaApril 25, 2026Arriendo Temporal en Colombia: Cómo Conseguir Vivienda el Primer Mes
Llegaste a Colombia y necesitás vivienda para el primer mes. Guía completa de arriendos temporales: precios reales, dónde buscar y qué revisar antes de pagar.
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.
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.
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.