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Colombia Government Policy Updates That Affect Expats
What actually changed in 2026 — visa processing updates, the 183-day tax rule, cadastral reform, cédula processing times, and healthcare access for foreign residents.
April 4, 2026
April 2, 2026
Visa Colombia — Immigration Lawyers
Full-service immigration law firm specializing in expat visas — Digital Nomad, Pensionado, Resident, and investor visas.
April 1, 2026
Colombia vs Thailand for Digital Nomads: Which Is Better in 2026?
Two of the world's top digital nomad destinations, side-by-side. Here's the honest comparison to help you decide where to base yourself.
April 2, 2026
MedSalud International — Health Insurance
Health insurance broker connecting expats with the right EPS or private plan based on visa type, budget, and medical needs.
April 1, 2026
Retiring in Medellín: The Complete Guide to Cost, Healthcare & Daily Life
The complete guide to retiring in Medellín — real monthly costs, best neighborhoods for retirees, world-class healthcare at a fraction of US prices, and the honest challenges no...
March 31, 2026
How to Use Nequi & Daviplata as a Foreigner in Colombia
Nequi and Daviplata are essential digital wallets for daily life in Colombia. Here's exactly how to set them up and use them as a foreigner — even without a cédula.
March 31, 2026
How I Track My Credit in Colombia as a Foreigner Using MiDataCrédito
Your home country credit score is worthless in Colombia. Here’s how I use MiDataCrédito to track my credit, build my score with a cédula de extranjería, and why every expat shou...
March 31, 2026
Colombia Tax Residency: The 183-Day Rule Every Expat Must Understand (2026)
Do you owe taxes in Colombia? The 183-day rule explained — how tax residency works, what income gets taxed, how to count your days, and strategies to stay compliant in 2026.
March 31, 2026
Colombia Retirement Cost 2026: Honest Monthly Budget Breakdown for Retirees
How much does it cost to retire in Colombia in 2026? Real monthly budgets for retirees — housing, healthcare, food, transport, and lifestyle costs in Medellín, Bogotá, and beyond.
April 5, 2026
Cartagena Living Guide: Cost, Neighborhoods & Expat Life
Cartagena is stunning, hot, and more expensive than the rest of Colombia. Here's the honest guide to living there — neighborhoods, costs, beach life, and who it's really for.
April 5, 2026
Dónde Publicar tu Hoja de Vida Gratis en Colombia
¿Buscando empleo en Colombia? Te mostramos dónde publicar tu hoja de vida gratis: desde Computrabajo y LinkedIn hasta alternativas bilingües que te abren puertas con empleadores...
April 4, 2026
Bogotá Neighborhood Guide: Where to Live as an Expat
Chapinero, Usaquén, Chicó, or Cedritos? Here's an honest breakdown of where expats actually live in Bogotá — with real rent prices in COP and USD, safety notes, and who each nei...