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Colombia
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Colombia
Colombia delivers high quality of life at half Western costs — cheap living, flavorful coffee culture, and a pace that turns expats into stayers.
What it's like to live in Colombia
Colombia is a diverse and vibrant South American nation located in the northwestern part of the continent, bordered by Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. With a population of approximately 50.9 million people, it is the third most populous...
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Healthcare
- Colombia's healthcare system is highly regarded, ranking among the best in Latin America and globally, offering quality care at significantly lower costs than in North America or Europe.
- The system has two main tiers: the public Entidades Promotoras de Salud (EPS) and private 'Medicina Prepagada' plans, with expats often combining both for optimal coverage.
- For legal residents, enrollment in the EPS public system is mandatory and contribution-based, requiring a valid visa and a Colombian ID (cédula de extranjería).
Colombia offers visa-free entry for tourists from most countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and over 100 others, allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. Upon arrival, immigration officers stamp a tourist permit in your passport, valid for the granted duration at their discretion. The total stay cannot exceed 180 days within a single calendar year (January 1 to December 31), with a one-time 90-day extension available online via Migración Colombia before the initial permit...
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