Understanding Your Lease: Colombian Rental Law
Colombian rental law for tenants: Ley 820 of 2003 on deposits (banned), the codeudor guarantor, the IPC rent-increase cap, and...
June 9, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
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, 2026
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