Visa & Residency
Q:Do I need a visa to live in Colombia?
US citizens get 90 days visa-free. For residency, apply for migrant visa (requires $700/mo income or $1,500 savings).
Q:What's the digital nomad visa?
Up to 2 years, requires $2,300/mo income from remote work. No local taxes.
Q:How long to citizenship?
5 years continuous residency. Property investment ($161K+) qualifies for investment visa.
Q:Warning about Colombia visa?
6 months absence = visa revoked. Must maintain physical presence.
Cost of Living
Q:How much do I need to live comfortably?
$1,500-2,500/month. Medellín: $1,500-2,000. Bogotá: $2,000-2,500.
Q:Is Colombia expensive?
40-50% cheaper than US. Medellín is very affordable.
Q:How much is rent?
Medellín: $400-800/1BR. Bogotá: $500-1,000/1BR.
Healthcare
Q:Is healthcare good?
Excellent — ranked 22nd globally. Public system (EPS) is mandatory, private is affordable.
Q:Do I need health insurance?
Required for residency (EPS contribution: $50-100/mo).