Información actualizada sobre visas, requisitos y planes de asistencia médica en Colombia. · 53 Guides
Francisco "Pacho" Viloria shares the full story: knocking on 30+ doors, building the first solution for long-stay visa coverage up to 3 years, the Simply Plans, social responsibility and the vision for a complete expat services ecosystem in Colombia.
Bancolombia, Davivienda, Nequi and digital wallets — requirements and how to avoid the most common rejections.
Read →When to apply, what changes from the first application, and how to protect your 5-year residency clock.
Read →Who can use EPS, who is prohibited, and what Resolution 5477 requires for each visa category.
Read →Client location rules, income requirements and which visa builds toward permanent residency.
Read →Real monthly budgets for rent, food, transport and healthcare in all three cities — side by side.
Read →Visa, neighborhoods, housing, banking setup and the 30-day checklist for your move.
Read →Climate, cost, safety and internet — which Colombian city wins for digital nomads, retirees and families.
Read →Penalty amounts, the regularization process and how to avoid a multi-year entry ban.
Read →Civil ceremony, apostille requirements and how marriage unlocks the Cónyuge visa path.
Read →Who needs it, how to apply, the October 31 mandatory transfer deadline and banking implications.
Read →SAS formation step-by-step, RUT registration and how your company opens the Investor Visa path.
Read →Best visas for passive income, the 183-day tax rule and why Medellín tops FIRE destination rankings.
Read →CONACES process, required documents and which professions require recognition before practice.
Read →Codeudor alternatives, deposit strategies, lease terms and tenant rights under Colombian law.
Read →ICA health certificates, microchip rules, rabies vaccine timing and what happens at the airport.
Read →3x SMMLV minimum (~USD 1,400/month), EPS prohibition, qualifying pension types and 5-year path to permanent residency.
100 SMMLV minimum (~USD 47K), real estate vs company vs portfolio investments — complete requirements & SARLAFT compliance.
Why Digital Nomad doesn't count toward residency, the V vs M vs R system explained clearly for long-term expats.
7 mandatory coverage areas, red flags that signal non-compliance, multi-year advantages and the compliance checklist.
DIAN counting, worldwide income at 0–39%, no US-Colombia tax treaty warning and legal planning strategies for 2026.
Per-month income rule (no averaging), FBI check for US citizens, step-by-step process and residency path limitations.
Hague vs non-Hague country processes, 90-day freshness rule, certified translation requirements and critical mistakes to avoid.
Tourist 90/180 day limits, federal apostille for FBI checks, Digital Nomad vs Pensioner vs Investor comparisons and tax warning.
USD 54 non-refundable study fee, what causes 30-day reviews, the Cédula rush after approval and timeline by visa category.
Two-phase checklist: visa before arrival, Cédula 15-day deadline, bank account sequence, tax planning and ongoing compliance.
Complete guide: civil marriage requirement, cohabitation proof, apostille documents, work authorization and the 5-year path to permanent residency.
How unmarried couples get legal residence in Colombia — de facto union declaration, cohabitation proof and same-sex couple eligibility.
Available to both custodial and non-custodial parents, regardless of marital status. Registro civil de nacimiento as primary proof.
Employer-sponsored visa for formal employment in Colombia. Contract, Cámara de Comercio requirements and work authorization.
For independent contractors under a service contract (not employment) with Colombian clients. Invoicing capacity and social security obligations.
For foreign specialists sent by international companies under a technical assistance agreement with a Colombian receiving company.
For self-employed licensed professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects) practicing independently. Colombian tarjeta profesional required for regulated professions.
For students completing formal internships in Colombia. Host company letter and university endorsement required. Visitante category — does not count toward permanent residency.
100 SMMLV minimum (~USD 47K), real estate, company shares and financial portfolio options. SARLAFT source-of-funds compliance required.
For shareholders and owners of Colombian companies (SAS, Ltda, SA). Minimum capitalization threshold and Cámara de Comercio documentation.
For passive income recipients — dividends, investment portfolio returns, rental income. Minimum 3x SMMLV/month (~USD 1,400) required.
USD 1,400/month per-month income rule (no averaging), FBI check for US citizens, 5 rejection reasons and why it does not count toward permanent residency.
3x SMMLV minimum (~USD 1,400/month), qualifying pension types, EPS prohibition and the 5-year path to permanent residency.
Migrante Estudiante for university programs (counts toward residency) vs. Visitante for short-term language study. Enrollment and financial support requirements.
For medical stays longer than 90 days. Hospital documentation, internationally accredited clinics in Bogotá and Medellín, and treatment duration requirements.
Diferencia entre seguro de viaje y plan de asistencia médica, y por qué solo uno cumple la Resolución 5477 de la Cancillería colombiana. Las 7 coberturas mínimas obligatorias y cómo elegir el plan correcto.
La Resolution 5477 of 2022 — Colombia's Mandatory Medical Plan Law (Complete English Guide) prohíbe a los pensionados extranjeros afiliarse a la EPS. Descubre por qué, qué riesgos corres al renovar tu visa y cuál es la alternativa legal avalada por Cancillería.
Requisitos y caminos para obtener la residencia permanente en Colombia: acumulación de años con visa Migrante, vínculos con nacionales y excepciones especiales. El paso final hacia la cédula de extranjería definitiva.
Análisis completo de la Resolución 5477 que regula el sistema de visas en Colombia. Categorías, subcategorías, requisitos generales y el seguro médico obligatorio para extranjeros que solicitan visa Migrante o Residente.
The most common reasons Cancillería rejects visa applications before review: invalid medical plan, missing apostilles, insufficient income proof, criminal record issues and prior immigration violations — and how to prevent each one.
What Migración Colombia does when you exceed your authorized stay — fines up to COP 46 million, deportation, re-entry bans and the steps to regularize before enforcement finds you.
Cancillería's final deadline is here: all foreign permanent residents must transfer to Resolution 5477 visas before Oct 31 or face irregular status. Plus: the Cédula appointment crisis — slots gone in 30 min every Sunday.
Resolution 5477 requires a specific medical assistance plan — not tourist travel insurance. Understand the legal difference, the 7 mandatory coverages, and why getting this wrong is the most preventable cause of inadmissibility.
Which visa categories authorize work, what happens if you work without permission — fines, deportation, re-entry bans — and the four main paths to legally working in Colombia as a foreigner.
Guía sobre el Estatuto Temporal de Protección para Migrantes Venezolanos (ETPMV) y el Permiso por Protección Temporal (PPT): quiénes aplican, cómo regularizarse y la diferencia con las visas ordinarias.
Beneficios del Acuerdo de Residencia del Mercosur para ciudadanos de Argentina, Brasil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador y Perú. Proceso simplificado y documentos requeridos para residir en Colombia.
Cómo aprovechar los beneficios de la Comunidad Andina de Naciones para ciudadanos de Bolivia, Ecuador y Perú que quieren vivir y trabajar en Colombia. Requisitos, trámites y ventajas frente a las visas ordinarias.
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