Living in Colombia
Americas — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Bogota
Currency
COP
Continent
Americas
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Colombia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Colombia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Colombia
Monthly costs
Bogotá
Rent (center)
550 USD/mo
Groceries
230 USD/mo
Transport
30 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
880 USD/mo
Medellin
Rent (center)
2,000,000 COP/mo
Groceries
800,000 COP/mo
Transport
130,000 COP/mo
Est. Monthly Total
3,180,000 COP/mo
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Work permits
Colombia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Migrant Visa M (Work)
Duration: 3 years
Employed by Colombian company
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 2 years
Remote workers, min USD 750/month
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 39%
Social Security (Employee)
0.08%
Thresholds in UVT units. Digital Nomad Visa: min $750 USD/month.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Colombia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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