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Costa Rica grants 2 year status to Colombians in Sept. 1 asylum update
Costa Rica has introduced a special temporary complementary category for Colombian nationals with pending or rejected asylum applications. Starting Sept. 1, this program allows eligible individuals to obtain legal residency and work authorization for two years.
Brazil accepts CIN biometric IDs for entry to Argentina starting in Aug
Mercosul nations have agreed to accept the new Brazilian National Identity Card (CIN) as a valid travel document for entry. Starting in Aug., Brazilian citizens and residents holding the biometric card can cross borders into eight neighboring countries without a passport.
5.25 million COP is the new monthly income bar for Colombia visas
New 2026 data for Medellín, Cali, Bogotá, and Cartagena provides updated monthly budget benchmarks for housing and utilities. These figures help relocating foreigners and digital nomads calculate financial solvency for residency applications.
Colombia sets COP 294,000 Cédula de Extranjería fee for Feb. 10
Foreigners holding a valid Cédula de Extranjería can access Colombia’s public health insurance system, known as EPS. Tourist visa holders remain ineligible for the program and must maintain private international travel insurance during their stay.
Understanding Colombia's Resident Visa Transfer Rules
The Colombian government has extended the deadline for holders of residence permits issued before October 21, 2022, to obtain new documentation. Foreign residents now have until October 31, 2026, to comply with Regulation 9316 and update their permits.
Colombia Updates Corporate Tax Rules for Climate Recovery
A new temporary net-worth tax for corporations in Colombia may increase the financial burden for expats who manage local business entities or property investments.