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Traveling to Colombia

Treatment, entry rules and safety for visitors.

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Moving to Colombia

7 guides

Colombian Visa Types, Rules and Steps
Colombia has V, M and R visas. See what the main ones need, how to apply, and the 31 October 2026 transfer date for R visas.
Colombia R Visa by Accumulated Time: Rules and Wait
Official R visa periods, continuity rules, social security checks, pensioner exceptions, fees and the response period for accumulated time in Colombia.
Colombia Foreigner ID Card: How to Book an Appointment
Find Migración Colombia's official foreigner ID appointment portal. Review booking steps, documents, card fees and pickup checks.
Renting in Colombia Without a Co-Signer
No law requires a co-signer to rent in Colombia. See what the housing law says about deposits and policies, what expats report, and what to ask.
EPS vs Private Health Insurance in Colombia
EPS, additional health plans and visa policies: what each is, what the visa text says and what residents report. Education only.
FBI Background Check and Apostille From Colombia
How the FBI check, Department of State apostille and official Spanish translation work together for a visa application. Official fees and timelines.
Household Goods to Colombia: Customs and Timing
DIAN has two import routes for household goods. See the Return Law cap of 2,400 tax units (UVT), the arrival window and the order of steps.

Living in Colombia

18 guides

Colombia Tax Residency and Foreign Income
The 183-day rule, tax on worldwide income, the Article 254 foreign tax credit and the US side, in plain English.
PILA for Independent Workers in Colombia: the 40% Rule
How independent workers in Colombia pay PILA: the 40% contribution base, costs, health, pension, work risks, payment dates and UGPP checks in 2026.
Electronic Invoices for Services Abroad: Colombia VAT Rules
When Colombian freelancers must invoice foreign clients, who issues purchase support documents, and DIAN rules for the service-export VAT exemption.
Receive Foreign Client Payments in Colombia: Service Income
Receive foreign service payments in Colombia: exchange declarations, banks, foreign accounts, compensation accounts and records to keep for DIAN.
Credit History in Colombia for Foreigners
How credit reporting works in Colombia, what you can check for free, what a lender must tell you, and what expats report about a first card.
Mailing Packages to Colombia: 4-72 and Customs
Mail to Colombia: 4-72 and couriers, DIAN duty and IVA up to USD 200, releasing held shipments, phones and IMEI, mailboxes, resident reports.
Buying a Car in Colombia as a Foreigner
Rules for a foreigner who buys a used car in Colombia: traffic database, mandatory insurance, inspection, fines, transfer and driver's license.
Antioquia Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates and Payment
Antioquia vehicle tax in 2026: deadlines, discounts, rates and online payment steps. Official sources and checks for foreign owners.
Atlántico Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates, Discounts and Payment
Atlántico vehicle tax in 2026: due dates, discounts, official tax values, rates, online payment and documents for foreign owners.
Bogotá D.C. Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates and Payment
Bogotá D.C. vehicle tax in 2026: deadlines, discounts, rates and online payment steps. Official sources and checks for foreign owners.
Bolívar Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates, Discounts and Payment
Bolívar vehicle tax in 2026: due dates, discounts, official tax values, rates, online payment and documents for foreign owners.
Cundinamarca Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates and Payment
Cundinamarca vehicle tax in 2026: deadlines, discounts, rates and online payment steps. Official sources and checks for foreign owners.
Valle del Cauca Vehicle Tax 2026: Dates and Payment
Valle del Cauca vehicle tax in 2026: deadlines, discounts, rates and online payment steps. Official sources and checks for foreign owners.
Finding Trusted Services in Colombia
How to check lawyers, accountants, insurance intermediaries and sellers in Colombia: official lookups, invoices, and what residents report.
Foreign-Owned Colombian Company (SAS): Annual Calendar
Plan a foreign-owned SAS calendar: chamber renewal, RUB, DIAN returns, annual accounts and conditional Supersociedades and Banrep reports.
Renew a Colombian Company (SAS) Registration
When a Colombian SAS must renew its commercial registration, what to prepare, how fees work and what late renewal can cause.
Company (SAS) Beneficial Owners: DIAN RUB
Who a SAS reports to DIAN as a beneficial owner, the initial RUB deadline, quarterly change checks and penalties under the current resolution.
Closing an Inactive Company in Colombia
How to close a Colombian SAS: dissolution, liquidation, and cancelling the tax registry (RUT), city tax and commercial registration.

Owning property: buying

27 guides

Buying Property in Colombia as a Foreigner: Steps
Buying property in Colombia as a foreigner: title checks, the promise contract, foreign investment registration, the public deed and its registration.
Buy an Apartment in Medellín: Taxes and Local Checks
Buying in Medellín: property tax dates for 2026, Antioquia registration tax, registry offices, utility strata, rental checks and the land-use plan.
Buy an Apartment in Bogotá: Property Tax and Registration
Buying in Bogotá: 2026 property tax deadlines and discount, Cundinamarca registration tax, registry offices, utility strata and local checks.
Buy an Apartment in Cartagena: Taxes and Local Checks
Buying in Cartagena: 2026 property tax discounts and due dates, Bolívar registration tax, registry office, utility strata and land-use checks.
Can a Foreigner Get a Mortgage in Colombia?
Foreigners can apply for Colombian housing finance. Check non-resident requirements, legal financing limits, housing leasing and UVR versus pesos.
Colombia Tax Registry (RUT) and Tax Number (NIT)
Understand Colombia's tax registry (RUT) and tax number (NIT). Check when foreign property buyers must register and how to apply through DIAN.
Do Real Estate Agents Need a Licence in Colombia?
Real estate brokers in Colombia: what the Commercial Code says, who usually pays the commission, the landlord registration, appraisers and what to ask.
Title Certificate (Certificado de Tradición y Libertad)
What Colombia's title certificate shows, how to get it from the SNR (the notary and registry superintendency) and what foreign buyers should check.
Title Search and Closing Services in Bogotá and Colombia
Looking for title services or a property closing in Bogotá, Colombia? Learn what the lawyer, notary and registry do, and what a title study checks.
Buying a Share of a Parcel of Land in Colombia
Offered a share of a larger parcel in Colombia? What co-ownership means, why the plot may never get its own folio, minimum rural sizes and what to check.
Is the Terrace Yours? Area and Parking in Colombia
Terraces, rooftops, parking and storage in Colombian buildings: private area vs common property for exclusive use, unlicensed additions and what to check.
Banrep Investment Registration for Colombian Property
How foreign buyers register Colombian property investment through Banrep, keep wire records and prepare to send sale proceeds abroad.
Personal Name vs SAS (Simplified Stock Company) in Colombia
Compare personal ownership and a Colombian SAS for foreign property buyers, including annual paperwork, home-country reporting and sale planning.
Formulario 4 Colombia: Banrep's Current Registration
Looking for Banrep's Formulario 4? Compare the old form with current investment declarations and check which registration records to request.
Unregistered Foreign Investment in Colombian Property
Bought property in Colombia but never registered the investment with Banco de la República? What Banrep's rules say about late or corrected registration.
Colombia Property Promise Contract: Dates and Deposits
Understand Colombia's property promise contract: signing dates, deposits, default and penalties. Prepare questions for your lawyer before signing.
Buying Off-Plan Property in Colombia: What to Check
Buying off-plan in Colombia as a foreigner: where pre-sale money sits (trust company), what the supervisor says, developer documents and the 10-year cover.
Is There Escrow When Buying Property in Colombia?
Is there escrow in Colombia? What may be used instead when you buy property: a trust (fiducia), staged payments, a bank cheque or a holdback.
What a Notary Does in a Colombian Property Sale
What a Colombian notary does when you buy property, what the notary does not answer for, the interpreter rule, and why you still need your own lawyer.
Buy Colombian Property by Power of Attorney
Do you need to be in Colombia to buy property? How a special power of attorney, apostille and translation work, and what stays in your name.
Colombians Abroad: Buy and Manage a Home in Colombia
A remote property checklist for Colombians abroad: identity documents, powers of attorney, exchange residency, property payments, rent and DIAN duties.
Send Savings to Buy a Home in Colombia
Sending savings to buy a Colombian home: remittances, bank transfers, exchange declarations, Banrep registration and bank and notary documents.
Closing Costs in Colombia: Notary, Registry and Taxes
Notary fees, registry fees, the departmental registration tax and withholding tax at source in a Colombian property purchase, and who usually pays each.
Betterment Levy (Valorización) vs Value Capture (Plusvalía)
The betterment levy and the land value-capture charge on Colombia property: what each charge is, when it is due and how to check before you buy.
Send Money From Abroad to Buy in Colombia
How to wire money from the US to buy Colombian property: choosing the intermediary, the exchange declaration, paying the seller, and FBAR/8938 pointers.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Colombia? Visa Requirements
Foreigners can buy property in Colombia without a resident or investor visa. Check documents, land restrictions and M investor visa requirements.
What 159 Medellín expats wish they knew
159 Medellín expats said what they wish they'd been warned about. Here are the money, property and paperwork answers, and what sits behind each.

Owning property: owning & renting

39 guides

Yearly Costs of Owning Property in Colombia
Recurring costs of owning property in Colombia for foreigners: property tax, building fees, betterment levy, rental tax, 4x1000 and the tourism registry.
Property Tax 2026: City Deadlines and Discounts
Compare 2026 property-tax deadlines, discounts and installments by Colombian city. Open official sources and download the table as CSV.
Colombia Property Tax: Medellín Example for Owners Abroad
Find your city's property-tax bill, check payment from abroad and keep the receipt. Includes a Medellín example and links to 2026 city calendars.
Armenia Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Armenia property tax in 2026: official deadlines, discount conditions, bill lookup, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Bello Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Check Bello property tax dates for 2026, discount rules, late interest and steps to get the bill and pay. Official sources for owners abroad.
Chia Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Chia property tax in 2026: official deadlines, discount conditions, bill lookup, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Cucuta Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Check Cucuta property tax dates for 2026, discount rules, late interest and steps to get the bill and pay. Official sources for owners abroad.
Ibague Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Check Ibague property tax dates for 2026, discount rules, late interest and steps to get the bill and pay. Official sources for owners abroad.
Neiva Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Neiva property tax in 2026: official deadlines, discount conditions, bill lookup, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Pasto Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Pasto property tax in 2026: official deadlines, discount conditions, bill lookup, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Soacha Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Check Soacha property tax dates for 2026, discount rules, late interest and steps to get the bill and pay. Official sources for owners abroad.
Barranquilla Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discounts and Payment
Barranquilla property tax in 2026: official dates, expired discounts, installment rules, online bills and payment steps for owners abroad.
Bogotá Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Bogotá property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Bucaramanga Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discounts and Payment
Bucaramanga property tax in 2026: official dates, expired discounts, installment rules, online bills and payment steps for owners abroad.
Cartagena Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Cartagena property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Itagüí Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Itagüí property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Medellín Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Medellín property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Pereira Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Pereira property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Sabaneta Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Sabaneta property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Santa Marta Property Tax 2026: Dates, Discount and Payment
Santa Marta property tax in 2026: official dates, discount conditions, bills, online payment and help for owners abroad.
Building Administration (HOA) Fees in Colombia
Colombia’s building administration fee: how condo fees are set, who pays, the clearance certificate, late interest and what to ask before you buy.
Unidentified Payments in Colombian Condo Accounts
How PH administrators review unidentified payments: bank evidence, CTCP accounting guidance, pending items and controls to prevent wrong allocations.
Bank Reconciliation for Colombian Condominiums
A monthly bank reconciliation process for Colombian PH: statements, ledgers, pending payments and the roles of the administrator, accountant and auditor.
Late Interest on Condo Fees in Colombia
Ley 675 article 30: late interest on administration fees, lower assembly rates, bank-rate evidence and a dated example for PH administrators.
Statutory Auditor for Colombian Condominiums
When Colombian condominiums need a statutory auditor: residential exceptions, election, independence, duties and records under Ley 675.
Condominium Administrator Reports in Colombia
Annual condominium accounts and management reports in Colombia: council review, assembly approval, records and periodic reports under Ley 675.
Condo Bank Statements: Council and Auditor View Access
How a Colombian condo can arrange bank consultation access for its council or auditor: legal roles, privacy, permissions and statement copies.
Condo Payment References: Collection Files and Bank Credits
How to request collection files, check Asobancaria and PSE detail, and match grouped bank credits for a Colombian condominium.
Bre-B Condo Payments: How to Identify Who Paid
Match Bre-B payments to condo units in Colombia. Check keys, receipts and bank credits without assuming every statement shows a payer or reference.
Condo Debtor Lists in Colombia: What Can Be Published?
Colombian condo debtor lists: Law 675 article 30, personal-data limits, internal reports, public disclosure and correction of payment errors.
Monthly Condo Close in Colombia: Review Checklist
A monthly condo close checklist for Colombia: bank statements, owner balances, unmatched payments, evidence, council reports and backups.
Long-Term Rental Landlord Rules in Colombia
Long-term rental landlord rules in Colombia under Ley 820: deposits, rent increases, termination notices and why tenant removal goes to court.
Hiring a Property Manager in Colombia
Hiring a property manager in Colombia: how it differs from the building administration, the mandate contract, landlord registration and what to ask.
Colombia Tourist Rentals: Tourism Register (RNT) Renewal
How to renew a tourist rental RNT in Colombia: annual deadline, steps, suspension, reactivation, tourism contributions and guest reporting.
Foreign Guest Reports (SIRE) in Colombia: Deadlines
Foreign guest reports (SIRE) in Colombia: official portal, who reports, arrival and departure deadlines, required data and steps.
Colombia Guest Accommodation Record (TRA): Steps
Colombia TRA guest records: who must report, required data, online steps, the API option, reporting rules and penalties.
Colombia Rental Income Tax for Foreign Property Owners
Colombian rental income tax for foreign owners: tax residency, RUT (DIAN’s tax registry), withholding and filing questions for your accountant.
Bank Account in Colombia for Foreigners
How to open a bank account in Colombia as a foreigner: what banks must check, which ID, the 4x1000 tax and exchange rules.
Apartment Renovation Permits in Colombia
Renovation permit for a Colombia apartment: what needs no license, what needs a building license, and condominium (horizontal property) rules.

Owning property: selling & passing on

2 guides

Sell Colombian Property and Repatriate the Money
Prepare to sell Colombian property and send proceeds abroad: investment registration, clearance certificates, capital gains tax and US reporting.
Wills and Inheritance: Colombian Property
Inheritance of Colombian property by or from a foreigner: which law applies, forced heirs, wills, notarial vs judicial succession and tax.

Traveling to Colombia

Treatment, entry rules and safety for visitors.

16 guides

Medical Tourism in Colombia: Entry and Patient Checks
Plan medical travel to Colombia: entry permits, provider checks, written quotes, consent, invoices, insurance and care after returning home.
Verify a Clinic or Doctor in Colombia: REPS and ReTHUS
Check the clinic, location and specific service in REPS, the professional in ReTHUS, and devices in INVIMA. Includes a printable checklist.
Dental Treatment in Colombia for Foreigners
Check a dentist in ReTHUS, a clinic in REPS and an implant in INVIMA. Questions about quotes, records, warranties and follow-up abroad.
Cosmetic Surgery in Colombia: Safety Checks
Check surgeon credentials, surgical services, consent and records in Colombia. Official rules on minors and questions about recovery and flights.
Medical Payments in Colombia: Invoices and Taxes
Medical invoices, VAT and payment records in Colombia. IRS rules for medical and dental expenses, travel and cosmetic surgery, with exceptions.
Patient Rights in Colombia: Records and Complaints
Understand consent and medical-record access in Colombia. Follow the separate routes for Supersalud, ethics complaints and eligible consumer claims.
Colombia Entry Requirements: Visa, Passport and Stay
Check Colombia entry requirements for your nationality: visa exemptions, travel documents, Check-MIG and permitted stay. Links to official rules.
Colombia Baggage Allowance: Goods, Phones and Resale
Colombia baggage rules in 2026: personal effects, DIAN allowances, phones, Form 530 and why goods brought to resell need another import procedure.
Check-MIG Colombia: Free Form and How to Fill It In
Find the official free Check-MIG form for Colombia. Check whether it is required, when to fill it in, and how to get your confirmation.
Entering Colombia With Dual Nationality: Passport Rules
Colombian passports for dual nationals, consular renewal and birth registration abroad. Check entry and exit exceptions before travel.
Colombia Child Exit Permits: Parents and Documents
Child exit permits in Colombia: who must consent, notary and consular documents, ICBF powers and exceptions for children who live abroad.
Colombia Vaccines and Yellow Fever Travel Requirements
Yellow fever rules by Colombian municipality, vaccine records, CDC recommendations and travel insurance. Official sources checked 25 October 2026.
Bringing a Dog or Cat to Colombia: Entry Rules
ICA health certificates, rabies timing and arrival checks for dogs and cats. Plan the return to the US, Great Britain or Canada before travel.
Overstay in Colombia: Fine and Process
Official rules on overstaying in Colombia: fine ranges, extensions, the safe-conduct, and what residents report. Education only.
How Much Cash Can You Bring Into Colombia?
In 2026, travelers must declare cash over USD 10,000 or equivalent. Check the family rule, DIAN Form 530, penalties and property-investment records.
Staying Safe in Medellín: Steps and Habits
Robbed or defrauded in Medellín? Learn the official steps (123, Fiscalía, your bank) and the habits residents report. Educational.
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Buying from another country

Colombian rules often apply to foreign owners too, whatever their nationality. Home-country reporting depends on that country’s rules; the US, for example, can require reporting from its citizens wherever they live.

United States
- Colombia Property: US Taxes, FBAR and Form 8938
  US reporting for Colombian property owners: FBAR (over US$10,000 in foreign accounts at any time), Form 8938, rental income and foreign tax credits.
- Buying Property in Colombia as a US Citizen
  Buying property in Colombia as a US citizen: what stays the same, US tax reporting, no income-tax treaty, apostille, visa and wiring money.
- Invest in Colombia from the US: Registration and Reporting
  How to invest in Colombia from the US: foreign investment, Banco de la República registration, money transfers and US reporting questions.
Canada
- Buying Property in Colombia from Canada
  For Canadians buying property in Colombia: what stays the same, T1135, the foreign tax credit, the Canada–Colombia treaty, apostille and visa.
United Kingdom
- Buying Property in Colombia from the UK
  Buying property in Colombia from the UK: what stays the same, UK tax on overseas rental income, the UK–Colombia treaty, apostille, visa and funds.
Spain, Germany and France
- Buy in Colombia from Spain, Germany, France
  Buy property in Colombia from Spain, Germany or France: shared Colombian steps, home-country tax, treaty, apostille and money rules.
- Buy Property in Colombia from Spain
  Buying a Colombian home from Spain: euro transfers, powers of attorney, Banrep registration and Spanish reporting for Colombians living abroad.
Australia
- Buying Property in Colombia from Australia
  For Australians buying property in Colombia: Colombian steps, ATO foreign income, no treaty on the DIAN list, apostille and money transfers.
Mexico
- Buying Property in Colombia from Mexico
  Buy property in Colombia from Mexico: Colombian steps, Mexican tax on foreign rental income, the treaty, apostille and sending money.

For example, paying tax in Colombia doesn’t by itself remove US reporting of the same rental income. This rental income may be reported on Schedule E, on Schedule C if substantial services are provided, or on an entity’s return if a company holds the property; a CPA, enrolled agent or tax attorney licensed in the US can tell you how this applies to you, including any foreign tax credit.

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Colombian tax penalties: Estatuto Tributario · US foreign-account penalties: 31 CFR 1010.821

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