Colombia Really Wants You to Move There for Work Right Now

[Celerity]

The country is offering a long list of incentives for digital nomads.

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/colombia-digital-nomad-visa-applications-open



With remote work becoming more normalized than ever before, many people are taking advantage of the newfound mobility by working from countries they may not have the chance to visit otherwise. Colombia launched its own digital nomad program last month, and is working to highlight the program's benefits to potential visitors who might be interested in applying.

International Living recently named Colombia as one of the world's most affordable places to live in 2023. Even better, Colombia's six regions are still on the same time zones as the US, meaning you won't have to struggle with a crushing time difference while working remotely. There are plenty of other perks, too: "Colombia is thrilled to share with digital nomads the privilege of working from the second most biodiverse country in the world," said Carmen Caballero, President of ProColombia, part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, in a statement.

"Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, Cali, the Coffee Landscape, and other destinations offer a variety of coworking spaces and accommodations with specific programs developed for more extended stays where remote workers will have unforgettable experiences." A few places that ProColombia has highlighted as places to work include coworking spaces like Selina in Medellin and El Nido Coworking in Bogotá, plus hotels that have marketed themselves as top remote work locations with fast wifi connections. Some travel companies have even started offering packages to facilitate long-term stays.

Colombia's digital nomad visa is for people who want to stay in the country for up to two years. You must be a passport holder from one of the approved countries in order to apply for the visa. The visa does not permit you to start any businesses in Colombia—you'll need proof of employment from your country. Colombia has created an entire webpage dedicated to resources for digital nomads, including a list of cities that are most hospitable to these types of tourists.

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[Phoenix61]

1. Hmmm.... Tele-mental health is a pretty big thing now.

I may have to look in to that.

[2naSalit]

2. My nephew...

And his wife went there last month and one of my close friends and her husband went there in Feb. Looks like a nice place to visit.

[Doc Sportello]

3. Might be good to include another take (and less photos)

Yes, the country is among many promoting the supposed good life there and lots of beautiful pictures help them spread that take. Unfortunately, crime is a big and growing problem there, especially in the big cities.

Columbia has become a hot spot for drugging and robbing tourists:
https://colombiareports.com/amp/medellins-scopolamine-threat/

Crime rising exponentially:
https://www.laprensalatina.com/colombias-tourism-mecca-now-feeling-impact-of-drug-related-violence/

https://www.traveloffpath.com/colombia-losing-popularity-with-americans-as-crimes-against-tourists-spiral-out-of-control/

I always question anything that relies on International Living and its ever rosy view of living in some of these countries. It's better to check the ex-pat forums for a more realistic take on what living in some of these countries is actually like.

[Celerity]

4. your concern is duly noted

Might be good to include another take (and less photos)

Less photos?

Many of my OP's have a lot of photos. it is part of my aesthetic of posting. I am very visual.

I know multiple people from the UK and Sweden (more from Sweden) and one ex US uni classmate who have moved (if not permanently at least for a year or two, some have been there now for ages) to Colombia and across the board they mostly love it so far, with one exception, and that exception had more to do with their job than the nation itself.

[North Shore Chicago]

5. Beautiful photos.

Anyone know how safe it is for the Gay and Lesbian...... community?

[North Shore Chicago]

6. Answered my own query lol

Gay marriage was legalized in 2016, following Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Prior to this, same-sex couples had the same property and inheritance rights as heterosexual common-law couples, which were then extended to social security and pension rights (following three consecutive laws over 2007 and 2008). LGBT rights in Colombia also extend to adoption rights for same-sex couples.