Colombia Visa Help, DIY Visa Guides & Expat Services
Bilingual visa, legal and real estate help in Medellín: full-service visa applications, do-it-yourself visa packages, Airbnb management and bilingual legal services.
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Colombia Visa Services
Full-service help with Marriage, Digital Nomad, Student and Business visas: eligibility review, document preparation and application submission, personally guided by our bilingual attorney Laura Morales. You'll always know where your application stands.
Prefer to apply yourself? Our DIY Colombia Visa Packages start at $109.
Government Fees
Approx. $50–80 USD – Visa Application Study Fee, paid after the application is submitted
Approx. $280–380 USD – Visa Issuance Fee, paid only if the visa is approved (the amount depends on your country and your currency’s exchange rate)
Approx. COP $330,000 – Cédula de Extranjería fee, paid after approval when applicable
Important: Expat Expert is a private legal and consulting services company. Visas are reviewed, approved and issued only by the Colombian government. Government fees are paid directly to the Colombian authorities, are not included in our service fee or Service Guarantee, and may change without notice.
For foreigners married to a Colombian citizen. Lets you live and work legally in Colombia and leads toward residency. Requires a passport, proof of marriage and supporting documents. Service fee: COP 2,500,000 (government fees separate).
Colombia Marriage Visa (Visa M)
For remote employees and online business owners earning income from outside Colombia. Requires a passport, proof of remote work, bank statements and health insurance. Service fee: COP 2,500,000 (government fees separate).
Colombia Nomad Visa (Visa V)
For foreigners enrolled in a recognized university, language school or other program; may be granted for up to two years. Requires a passport, proof of enrollment and health insurance. Service fee: COP 2,500,000 (government fees separate).
Student Visa - Visitor (Type V)
For entrepreneurs, investors and company representatives doing business in Colombia. Requires a passport, proof of business purpose, supporting documents and financial resources. Service fee: COP 2,500,000 (government fees separate).
Business Visa - Migrant (Type M)
Prefer to Apply Yourself? DIY Colombia Visa Packages
Our attorney-written DIY packages let you prepare and submit your own Colombia Digital Nomad Visa application, with a screen-by-screen walkthrough of the Cancillería online form. Choose your level of support:
DIY Package: $109: the 31-page PDF guide, emailed right after purchase
Guided DIY: $209: the guide plus a 30-minute video call with our attorney
Premium DIY: $319: the guide, the call and a full attorney review of your documents before you submit
Start on your own and upgrade anytime; we credit 100% of what you paid.
Full-Service Airbnb Management in Medellín
We manage your Airbnb from start to finish: listing and pricing, guest communication, check-ins, cleaning and maintenance coordination.
Our fee is only 12% of the gross reservation amount, versus the typical 20%–25%. On a $2,000 reservation, that is $240; Airbnb fees and property expenses are deducted separately.
Based in Laureles, serving all of Medellín, including El Poblado, La América, Belén, Floresta and Sabaneta.
Google Reviews
Gregory Mironeso“If you’re seeking a trustworthy, bilingual help with real estate and immigration matters, look no further. Expat Experts are true professionals who go above and beyond. I enthusiastically recommend their services to anyone needing assistance”
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Felix Wisniewskiope“I highly recommend expat expert. Laura and Andrew make a great team together and give great advice. They also both speak English & Spanish which is very important in certain legal processes incase your aren't fluent in Spanish. I recently invested into a property in Colombia and at the time I write this review I have successfully closed on the property but I want to express how simple they made the process for me. Investing into a property is already a big deal but when you do it as an expat in a country that you're not from it can cause even a bigger stress. They walk you through the entire process step by step by step. They also got me a VISA recently for two more years. If you need anything business or VISA wise here in Colombia then I highly recommend you use Expat Expert”
Cameron Botes“They are amazing people. They really care and know what they’re doing. If you need help with any visa or buying property, they are the best. I recommend them to any foreigner or anyone wanting help getting setup in Colombia”
Legal Support.
Without the Language Barrier.
Receive personalized, one-on-one support from bilingual attorney Laura Morales. Services include custom contracts, contract reviews, prenuptial agreements, immigration assistance, official notices, property or vehicle transactions, and legal accompaniment to appointments, signings, or administration meetings. Packages start at COP $800,000 for up to five hours of legal assistance, depending on the matter. Contact Expat Expert to discuss your needs.
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