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Scams in Colombia Targeting Foreigners (And How to Avoid Them)
A complete guide to scams targeting foreigners in Colombia — from escopolamina to fake police, taxi tricks, and rental fraud — and exactly how to avoid each one.
Colombia Move is your trusted guide to expat life in Colombia. We cover visas, cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, banking, and everything you need to make a successful move — written by expats who have done it.
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A complete guide to scams targeting foreigners in Colombia — from escopolamina to fake police, taxi tricks, and rental fraud — and exactly how to avoid each one.
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Everything you need to know about getting your cedula de extranjeria in Colombia — the 15-day deadline, appointment booking trick, costs, and what to bring.
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An honest, first-person comparison of Colombia and Mexico for expats and digital nomads — covering cost of living, visas, safety, healthcare, and quality of life.
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Guía práctica para colombianos que quieren trabajar desde casa: qué sectores contratan remoto, cuánto pagan, dónde aplicar y cómo cobrar en dólares.
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Colombia dental care costs 50-80% less than the US with the same materials. Real prices, vetted clinics by city, red flags to avoid, and trip planning tips from an expat who lives here.
Retirement
A practical guide for UK and Canadian retirees: frozen pensions, CPP/OAS portability, tax treaties, healthcare options, and what your pension actually buys in Colombia.
immigration
Everything you need to know about becoming a Colombian citizen — from R visa prerequisites to the oath ceremony, including costs, timelines, and the pitfalls that derail most applications.
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Cali is Colombia's salsa capital, 20-30% cheaper than Medellin, and one of the most authentic places to live as an expat. Here's the honest guide from someone who's been there.
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FBAR, FATCA, FEIE, or Foreign Tax Credit? Here's what US expats in Colombia actually need to file, which forms matter, and why the FTC usually beats the FEIE.
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Getting married in Colombia is straightforward — once your paperwork is sorted. Here's the complete guide to the notaría process, documents, costs, and what it means for your visa.
Everything small business owners need to know about hiring locally in Colombia — from salary benchmarks to where to actually find good candidates.
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