The Ultimate Guide: How to Get Colombian Permanent Residence

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The people of Colombia and its government have worked hard to overcome the former harsh reputation of the country.

Life in Colombia varies from laidback, relaxing beach living in the coastal town of Taganga to the culture-rich capital city of Bogotá, filled with theaters, churches, and the Gold Museum, which houses the world’s most extensive collection of Pre-Columbian gold artifacts. Trendy nightlife, upscale shopping, and an array of imaginative restaurants can be found in Bogotá and Medellín, as well as several other large cities.

In this video, Andrew shares how you can get Permanent Colombian residence.

00:00 Start
0:20 Living in Colombia
1:16 Is Colombia Safe for Travel
2:14 Taxes in Colombia
3:13 Investing in Colombia
5:42 Investing in Real Estate
8:04 Presence
8:36 Colombian Citizenship
11:40 How to Get Colombian Permanent Residence

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[kevinlandry]

Columbia is a blast. Just spent a couple of weeks here. In Boca Grande. Beach, sun and people are beautiful.

[jasonking]

Ex pat who lives in Cali Colombia on a pension visa ..nice place Brilliant food good medical and high standard of life
All this on $1400 a month

[danspencer]

I love Colombia and live here most of each year. I just took a trip to the US to visit friends and family and I could not wait to return to Colombia! I don't care much for Bogota' but I love Medellin. The Metro makes a big difference in getting around the city. Violence is mostly between gangs and really doesn't affect most people in a normal residential neighborhood. Petty crime is mostly crimes of opportunity. If you lay something down, it is likely to disappear. Otherwise, common sense will keep you safe. Most cities are safer than big cities in the US, and the Colombian people are generally warm and welcoming. Come see for yourself!

[thomashilmersen]

A big problem in Colombia, as well, is that properties age poorly due to construction companies taking shortcuts during the project. Both my apartment buildings there had huge issues after just 3-4 years. The one in Cartagena had pieces falling off the roof, the elevators never worked, the electricity and wifi system got slower and slower, etc. etc.. The one in Medellin started having cracks in the ceilings and walls. Water streamed into the parking lots from the swimming pool above, bricks started falling off the facades, etc.. And both were built by nationally known "high quality" builders.

[natashgonsalves]

I love, love, love, Barranquilla the people are amazing, I was there in 97.98 and 99, I live in th UK and went last October and got my flight booked for October 23, I can't wait love the culture, people, food the weather, we stayed at the country international hotel, and will stay there again, we are planning to move to Barranquilla in 6 years, I'm so excited, si Dios quire.i can't wait to have my lovely fresh organic fruits for my breakfast and coconut water, I have to stopped now, getting carried away.❤️

[UralaTAO]

Shekels, I love it.
You are an inspiring person brother.

[Kozette]

I love and live in Bogota’ and I’m from Baltimore.

[SkipinlLA]

i dropped my i phone in a taxi medellin, driver came back 20 mins later gave it back.

[StephanP]

My 15yr old son is Colombian and decided to move & go to school in the US.

[pd]

I am from the UK and been living in Cali since Nov 20, married a Colombian. Cheaper property than Bogota or Medellin and warmer. Lots of new developments for investment, many very good designs. There is a growing number of English speaking BPO's based in Cali - seems to be becoming a "Tech City". North west and North the best areas. People very friendly - except when behind the wheel of a car and won't give an inch or let you out or let you cross the road! Still much better than the UK though. Hopefully Petro won't screw things up.

[Musicismylove]

Andrew your experience speaks volumes and is very much appreciated.

[BoozewithNick]

After last week’s election, I would imagine that Colombia is off pretty much everyone’s list. No-go zone now.

[himpoet]

I can imagine that translator with the golden voice watching your video and going, “I can’t believe this guy!”

[shayonsmith]

Very well timed video Andrew...Thank you

[dutchgirl]

Next week we are moving for 6 months to Medellin. Any meetups in town.

[robstone]

I am from South Africa, my wife is from Colombia and we both now live in Australia with citizenship. I have suggested to my wife that we could go and spend some time in Colombia and she is horrified.
Her family are fairly wealthy, owning farmland and several properties, however she says she worked so hard to get away she never wants to go back.

[abdelkaderben-siyr]

viva Colombia, Los colombianos son muy buena gente. Amo a los colombianos.

[stevenjames]

Hi Andrew, can you recommend any particular brokerage account to go with in Colombia?

[atombomb]

Quick question: Can you drive around in a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 6-speed ??

Asking for a friend

[ericeverson]

Excellent, detailed video. Loved it. Peace be with you. Out.