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Entering Colombia is straightforward for many nationalities, but Medellin has its own patterns, rules, and nuances that travelers and expats should understand. From tourist stays to residency, here’s what you need to know.

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Tourist Entry (Visa Exemptions and Stamps)

Extending Your Stay Without Residency

Temporary Residency (Visa TP / Work, Study, or Rentista)

Permanent Residency (Visa RE / Long-Term Stay)

Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa

Working Legally in Medellin

Important Tips for Migración Colombia (Medellin Office)

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Community-Sourced Additions:

If you live outside the US long enough to qualify for the FEIE (330+ days/year), I would suggest domiciling in South Dakota and eliminating the need to file state taxes. Residency requirements are minimal, you need to spend one night in the state every five years and you can legally use mail forwarding addresses on your driver's license. I spend about $250/year for that. No house or apartment and no need to use a relative/friend's address. If you have a car you can also register it in SD for ~$65 a year.

Here's an article that talks more about it: https://blog.savvynomad.io/domicile-in-south-dakota-for-digital-nomads/ 💬 - Dae Bogan

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