What are the visa & residency requirements in Medellin?

"In order to visit Medellin, visitors must obtain a visa from the Colombian Embassy or Consulate in their home country. The visa application process requires applicants to submit a valid passport, a completed visa application form, a passport-sized photograph, and proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. To apply for residency in Medellin, Colombia, applicants must first obtain a visa from the Colombian Embassy or Consulate in their home country. After arriving in Colombia, applicants must register with the Migración Colombia office and obtain a cédula de extranjería, or foreign identification card. This card is valid for two years and must be renewed before it expires. After two years, applicants may apply for permanent residency. The application process requires applicants to submit a valid passport, a completed application form, a passport-sized photograph, proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of the stay, and a criminal background check. Depending on the type of residency, additional documents may be required," said another expat in Medellin, Colombia.

"The laws changed in December, 2017 and many of the visas, including retirement and investment visas are now for 3 years instead of 1 as they were before. Check local websites as this new information is updated," wrote a member who made the move to Medellin, Colombia.

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