Colombia Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Colombia. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Colombia.
Visas & Permits
- Colombian visas: Types of visas for tourists and expats
- Colombian business visas: Different ways to work in Colombia
- Short-term visits to Colombia: Temporary visitor visas
- Temporary student visas: Studying in Colombia
- Permanent residency: Making Colombia your home
- Colombian citizenship: Available after 5 years
- Colombian pension visas: A popular option for retired expats
Jobs
- Working in Colombia: The job market and requirements for expats
- Finding an expat job in Colombia: Where to look for work
- Legal regulations in the Colombian job market: Schedules, contracts, holidays and pensions
Housing & Rentals
- Where to live in Colombia: Picking your new home
- Renting a property: The renting basics in Colombia
- The rental search: How to prepare and what to watch out for
- Utilities and insurance in Colombia: Paying bills and home insurance
Property
- Colombian property market: Boom or bubble?
- Buying vs. renting: Where to buy and who buys?
- Buying a house in Colombia: The basics for expats
- Utilities in Colombia: Electricity, gas and water
Health
- Colombian health system: What expats should expect
- Private and public health care: How the system works in Colombia
- Vaccinations and precautions: Know before you go
- Emergencies in Colombia: Dealing with the emergency services
Money
- Colombia’s economy: Currency and natural resources
- Bank accounts in Colombia: How to open an account
- Banking services: ATMs, travellers cheques & transferring money
- Handling money: Importing, exporting & exchanging money in Colombia
- Taxes in Colombia: How much and how to pay?
- Getting a loan in Colombia: A difficult mission for expats
Language
- Official languages: Colombian languages and dialects
- Regional differences and pronunciation: Speaking like a local in Colombia
- Learning Spanish in Colombia: How to learn and recognised certificates
Telephone & Internet
- Getting a fixed line in Colombia: Main providers and process
- Mobile phones in Colombia: Choosing a provider and a plan
- How to make calls: Calling landlines and mobiles in Colombia
- Internet services in Colombia: How and where to get online
Education
- The Colombian education system: A system overview and calender
- Public education: Pre-school and secondary school in Colombia
- Private education in Colombia: International schools
- Higher education in Colombia: Further study at universities
Travel & Leisure
- Transport in Colombia: Getting around the country
- Bogotá's museums: Cultural gems not to be missed
- Exploring the coffee country: Salento and the Valle de Cócora
Culture
- A history of divided Colombia: Deep rooted issues but positive change
- Gems of the Colombian jungle: Five great hidden places and sights
- Festivals in Colombia: From flying kites to sleepless nights
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad