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23/11/2023

Up until now, the question remained whether it was possible to renew a Colombian digital nomad visa or if you could only be granted it once. The Cancilleria has answered this question definitively by recently issuing the first Digital Nomad Visa renewals.

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Up until now, the question remained whether it was possible to renew a Colombian digital nomad visa or if you could only be granted it once. The Cancilleria has answered this question definitively by recently issuing the first Digital Nomad Visa renewals.

03/04/2023

For those of you interested in buying property in Colombia, here is a breakdown of the taxes, fees, and other closing costs that come with the transfer of title in Colombia. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions about the Colombian real estate purchase process.

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Buying Property in Colombia: Closing Costs in a Colombian Property Puchase Whenever a Colombian property sale is nearing completion, several fees and taxes come due which must be paid in order for the real estate transaction to finalize. These costs, collectively known as closing costs are paid acco...

10/03/2023

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The question often arises as to whether a tourist or expat needs to have a Colombian driver’s license in order to drive legally in Colombia. In this article, we will examine the law that governs foreign drivers and what documents are required for them to drive legally in the country. Can I drive w...

21/02/2023

If you are interested in buying real estate in Colombia, we have created a step-by-step guide of what the purchasing process entails. Click on the link for more information.

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Step-by-step guide on how to buy real estate in Colombia. Tips, Requirements, Information on purchasing process for Colombian apartment, house, finca and using English-speaking Real Estate Attorney in Medellin Colombia. Buying Apartment in Cartagena, Bogota, El Poblado, Bocagrande, Laureles. Colombi

23/12/2022

The first approved Colombian Digital Nomad Visas have been issued over the last few weeks. Here is what we learned from the early successful visa applications.

Colombian Digital Nomad Visa Bilingual Attorney Medellin

13/11/2022

The new Colombian Digital Nomad visa is now available. Digital Nomads can now live in Colombia for up to two years while working online. Find out more information at www.restrepolegal.co/legal-news-for-expats

06/11/2022

Changes to the regulations regarding the Colombian Union Libre/Romantic Partner Visa making it harder to obtain. For more information visit www.restrepolegal.co/visas

05/11/2022

28/07/2022

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The Colombian Foreign Ministry announced the creation of a new Colombian Digital Nomad Visa that it hopes to put into effect in 90 days. This new visa was part of a wide-sweeping reform of Colombian Visa regulations on July 22, 2022. Below you can find answers to some questions you may have about th

28/07/2022

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The Colombian foreign ministry announced drastic changes to current Colombian Visa regulations including stricter requirements for applicants, limits on Residency, and a new Digital Nomad Visa.

28/07/2022

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When applying for certain Colombian visas, the Cancillería requires that foreign documents be apostilled in order to be deemed valid. For many expats, this is their first encounter with an apostille so I have written a general overview of the apostilling process and how you can obtain one for your ...

20/07/2022

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Gustavo’s Petro’s election means that there will most likely be a substantial increase in the Salario Minimo in Colombia in December 2022. This will inadvertently increase the financial threshold requirements on many Colombian visas. Potential visa applicants need to be aware of this coming chan...