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, 2026Section
Expats in Colombia
Living in Colombia: guides, visas, cost of living and expat life for foreigners in Bogota, Medellin and beyond.
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
Starting a Business in Colombia: The S.A.S. Guide
Starting a business in Colombia as a foreigner: a step-by-step guide to forming an S.A.S. — one shareholder, no minimum...
June 9, 2026
Freelancing in Colombia: How to Work for Yourself
Working for yourself in Colombia? A step-by-step guide to freelancing in Colombia — the RUT, electronic invoicing, and the health...
June 9, 2026
Schools and Education for Expat Families in Colombia
International schools in Colombia run roughly COP 25–80 million a year. Here is how curricula, the two school calendars and...
June 9, 2026
Colombia’s June Holiday Mondays: An Expat Planner
Colombia takes 3 holiday Mondays in June — the 8th, 15th & 29th. Banks close, flights fill fast. Here's what...
June 8, 2026