Learning Spanish in Colombia: The Expat Shortcut
Colombian Spanish is among the clearest in the region. Here is how to reach conversational level in three to six...
June 9, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
Tax Residency in Colombia: The 183-Day Rule
Spending 183+ days in Colombia within any 365-day period makes you a tax resident, taxing your worldwide income. No US...
June 9, 2026
Work Visa in Colombia: The Employer-Sponsored M Visa
A work visa in Colombia means the employer-sponsored Migrant (M) visa. How it works, what your employer must provide, how...
June 9, 2026
Colombia’s Digital Nomad Visa: How It Works and Renews
Live in Colombia up to 2 years for ~US$320 in fees. You need US$1,435/month in foreign income. Here's exactly how...
June 9, 2026
Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Colombia
Colombia’s R visa opens a fast track to citizenship in 2 years if married to a Colombian or with a...
June 9, 2026
Retiring in Colombia: The Pensionado Visa and Taxes
The 2026 threshold is about 5.25 million pesos (US$1,400/month). A 2024 reform exempts most foreign pensions from tax. See which...
June 9, 2026
Investing in Colombia: Rates, CDTs and Bonds
Colombia's benchmark rate hits 11.25% in 2026, with TES bonds yielding ~13%. See how CDTs and bonds work for foreign...
June 9, 2026
Buying Property in Colombia as a Foreigner
Foreigners can buy property in Colombia with the same rights as locals—no visa or residency needed, even on a tourist...
June 9, 2026 Taxes and Tax Residency in Colombia
Spend 183 days in Colombia and you are taxed on worldwide income. Here is how tax residency, rates, the 2026...
June 9, 2026