Living in Colombia can be an attractive option for foreigners. It is a paradise where the climate, food, and people combine to create a memorable experience that makes you feel at home. However, when you are solely responsible for handling all the paperwork to ensure your stay is legal, the experience may not be as enjoyable.
expatgroup.co was founded to meet the increasing demand for reliable advice on Colombian immigration law, particularly for those who may not speak the language. The company offers support to individuals from all over the world who are interested in living, investing, doing business, and retire in Colombia.
Today, after 6 years as a trademark and over 10 years of experience, the company is now responsible for fulfilling the wishes of thousands of foreigners seeking to stay in Colombia for the long term. Its figures account for the excellence and rigor with which its interdisciplinary team works behind every one of its processes so that the final result is successful.
Achievements of expatgroup.co
To celebrate this special anniversary expatgroup.co has discounts of up to 40% throughout the month of January 2025.
Celebrate expatgroup.co's
6th anniversary
Enjoy up to 40% OFF on your selected visa service
by sending a video and a written review.
Claim Your 40% OFF*Valid until January 31stThe present of expatgroup.co
With over 10 years of experience, expatgroup.co has established itself as a leading company for foreigners who are seeking to settle, invest, work, study, and do business in Colombia. Today, on its 6th anniversary as a consolidated brand, the company maintains its position.
The company is known for its warmth, speed, and support throughout the process of advising foreigners. Whether you need quotes, advice, or procedures, expatgroup.co offers a 100% digital service for your convenience. Also, you will have a group of bilingual professionals who will accompany you.
If you prefer an in-person appointment, they also have an office in the El Poblado neighborhood in Medellin. You can look at some pictures of this space in the gallery.
The team provides the best attention and accompanies you throughout your process from beginning to end. Their figures guarantee their quality. You do not have to wait in long lines or complicate yourself trying to understand Colombian legislation because expatgroup.co has got you covered.
Business lines in expatgroup.co
expatgroup.co has opened their possibilities, understanding that the needs of foreigners in Colombia are growing.
Below, you will learn about the company’s different services, providing comprehensive support to the needs of foreigners in Colombia.
Colombian Visas
Colombia, particularly Medellin, is a popular destination for expats seeking a high quality of life, affordable prices, warm climate, and various tourist attractions. As a result, long-term visas for staying legally in Colombia are in high demand among foreigners.
However, understanding Colombian laws can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak Spanish and keep up with the constantly changing regulations. Fortunately, expatgroup.co is here to help.
They stay up-to-date on the latest rules and provide excellent service and quality throughout the visa application process, as reported by satisfied clients like Joseph Manier, who obtained his digital nomad visa through expatgroup.co.
I haven't seen at many other places here in Colombia where somebody's willing to take the initiative to actually lead the way in terms of the interaction. Usually I find myself pushing things forward and regardless of whatever it is I do. And it's my application, so I have no problem with that, but I think the great thing about them is that they took the lead in that continuously for several months to have the long-awaited time for the approval of my Nomad visa. So I would definitely recommend them to anyone else looking to apply for a digital Nomad Visa. I think that you'll be pleasantly surprised just because of how organized they are really that's that's the main thing.
Medellin Guru Visa Service
The visa agency we partnered with has helped 1.735 Medellin Guru reader
Real Estate Services
Buying your own house in Colombia is a happy moment because it begins a new cycle in your life, so Real Estate by expatgroup.co is in charge of accompanying you from beginning to end throughout your entire process.
Next, you will learn about the services offered within this line of business, which comprises 6 services.
The company accompanies you in the process of sending and legalizing the money, and this is a fundamental part of the property purchasing process in Colombia.
They carry out the analysis and legal study of the property to know with certainty that the property you are going to buy is in order.
Through a specialized team, they help you prepare and review the clauses when signing the purchase and sale contract of your future property.
The company accompanies you during the deed process, which formalizes the sale of the property.
The company will be your representative in purchase and/or deed processes when you cannot be present in Colombia.
A team of experts will guide you through the entire registration and application process for the Type M Real Estate Investment Visa. You can legally be in Colombian territory for up to 3 years.
For more detailed information about the different real estate processes, you can contact them by clicking on the image below.
Real Estate by expatgroup.co
Creation of companies in Colombia
It’s not just about obtaining your visa and finding a place to live. If you’re a foreigner in Colombia, you should also consider the possibility of starting your own company, as the country offers great opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Expats who wish to set up a company in Colombia can benefit from the guidance and advice provided by expatgroup.co throughout the process.
Choose the type of company you wish to incorporate.
Define the economic activity that you are going to develop.
Collect information: company name, partners, investment capital, telephone, and e-mail
They will be in charge of the forms and paperwork to register your company.
They accompany you to the Chamber of Commerce to obtain the company registration.
They advise you on other important procedures.
Also you can opt for expatgroup.co’s tax advice. Each country’s accounting and tax responsibilities require experts’ support to allow you to comply with the applicable legislation. You will find expert legal, accounting, and tax consultants to solve your doubts.
You are already considered a tax resident since you completed 183 days in the country. That is, there is the possibility of declaring taxes, but this does not mean, in all cases, that you must pay; it all depends on your declaration. They can advise you.
A complete health service
The well-being and health of foreigners in Colombia are priorities for expatgroup.co. They offer diverse health options that meet the highest quality standards.
The best hospital centers with high quality. Also, health plans are focused on giving you a complete service and are valid for the application for visas in Colombia.
We have two insurance companies accepted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the application for your Colombian visa. They also have different plans that adapt to your needs in the country.
This is a service in which the user decides to pay in advance and finance their future expenses during their illness. This service offers comprehensive health services, including consultations, exams, specialist emergency care, surgeries, and hospitalization.
This service corresponds to the basic package in the areas of health recovery, disease prevention, and temporary income coverage, to which every resident in Colombia must be affiliated.
Other related services
Some documents are crucial for obtaining visas, houses, or creating companies. To cater to foreign comfort, additional services are also offered.
A team that supports the excellence of expatgroup.co.
To comply with the excellence and rigor that each process requires, there is an interdisciplinary group behind, always looking out for the welfare of customers expatgroup.co.
expatgroup.co Management Team
Several professionals have been part of the journey during as a consolidated brand. But, the team is in constant growth and comprises 39 professionals.
expatgroup.co prioritizes the speed and quality of its services to meet its clients’ expectations. They have formed a specialized team dedicated to the organization’s internal and external processes to ensure excellence and professionalism. This team focuses on various specific areas of work to streamline their services. In the following gallery, you will find some pictures of the team leaders and the growth of the departments.
Vanessa Vivas
Mariana Cadavid
Daniela Calvache
Monica Idárraga
Sara Paniagua
Nixon Ochoa
Mariana Cadavid Acevedo
Operations and Visa department.
Juan Felipe Acosta
Sales department.
Mónica María Idárraga
Communication department.
María Angélica Cantero
Support department.
Carlos Manuel Lara.
Sales department.
Sara Paniagua Idárraga
Human Resources department.
Sales department
7 People.
Management department
2 People.
Accounting department
1 People.
Technology department
2 People.
Communication department
5 People.
Operations and Visa department
10 People.
Human Resources department
2 People.
Support department
3 People.
Each department requires a team of professionals, each an expert in their own area of knowledge, to function effectively.
A union between expatgroup.co and Medellin Guru
Within this story, there is an important chapter to highlight, and for this, we have to travel in time to the year 2017 when the founder of this portal, Jeff Paschke, always had as main objective to provide useful and truthful information to its readers, to those who were looking to travel or live in Colombia.
Throughout this process, hundreds of readers were conquered by the experiences that Jeff recounted in his different blogs, where sometimes, he told about the restaurants he liked the most in the city; his favorite tourist attractions in Colombia or even how expats could buy and sell houses in the national territory.
These experiences told in hundreds of blogs made the interest of foreigners in living in Colombia increasingly large, thus achieving many comments coming to the portal from foreigners from different countries of the world. However, not all knew how to live legally in the country.
Jeff decided to work with expatgroup.co that year to inform his readers about immigration regulations, visas, and legal issues for expats, and little by little, these blogs about visas began to take more and more strength and prominence in our portal. So, in March 2019, a strategic alliance was established between the two organizations, which is still in place.
This alliance has continued over the years because our readers’ excellent figures and testimonials attest to the seriousness and professionalism with which expatgroup.co treats its clients.
Statistics during the partnership between Medellin Guru and expatgroup.co
Successfully Approved Visas
Through this service we have helped
Six years of success for expatgroup.co
In Medellin Guru, we are clear that starting on the road to creating your own company is not easy; there are stumbles, difficulties, and happy moments, others not so much, but above all, it is a path that every day brings new learning and today we want to congratulate you because in these years, expatgroup.co has established itself as a leading company in the country, which every day shows foreigners that Colombia is one of the best countries in the world to study, invest, work and live. But above all, expats who fall in love with the human and labor quality of its work team.
For this reason, Medellin Guru is proud to wish them a happy 6th anniversary and remind them that this is only the beginning because we are sure that they will continue to reap more success in the future and that not only Colombia will be part of the history of expatgroup.co because they have a whole world to conquer.
Celebrate expatgroup.co's
6th anniversary
Enjoy up to 40% OFF on your selected visa service
by sending a video and a written review.
Claim Your 40% OFF*Valid until January 31stMedellin Guru's comprehensive visa and passport series
The Colombian visa changes that went into effect in October 2022 were significant. So, on the Medellin Guru site, we have a comprehensive series of visa articles that are kept up-to-date and should answer most visa questions. These articles include:
- Colombia Visa Guide: Ultimate Guide How to Get a Colombian Visa
- How to Obtain a Colombian Visa with Up-to-Date Info – an overview of all the Colombian visas
- Popular Colombian Visas for Foreigners: Which Visa is the Most Popular?
- Coronavirus Impacts on Colombian Visas and Tourist Visas
- Visa Agencies: A Guide to Visa Agencies in Medellín and Colombia
- 9Common Colombian Visa Mistakes: How to Avoid Them
We have looked in detail at the nine most popular Colombian visas used by foreigners:
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Retirement visa
- Marriage visa
- Investment visa
- Business Visa
- Resident visa
- Work visa
- Student visa
- Visitor visa
Also, we have looked in detail at three additional Colombian visas, which are less popular for foreigners:
- Rentista visa (annuity visa) – for foreigners with a fixed income
- Beneficiary visa – for relatives of visa holders
- Expertise visa – for professionals
In addition, we have a guide to Colombia tourist visas and how to extend a tourist visa. Also, we have a guide to renewing U.S. passports in Colombia and a guide to obtaining a Colombian passport.
Furthermore, we provide information about travel insurance that meets the insurance requirement for Colombian visas. And we have a guide to how apply for a cedula extranjeria in Colombia and a guide to using notaries in Medellín and Colombia. Finally, Medellin Guru has partnered with a visa agency to offer Colombia visa services.
All of our Colombia visa articles are up to date (2024) and constantly receive updates in 2025.
The Bottom Line: expatgroup.co’s Anniversary - A Journey Guiding Expats Toward the Colombian Dream
Six years ago, expatgroup.co was established as a company and, in this way, has managed to consolidate itself as a leader in its sector, gaining the credibility and trust of its customers.
Medellin Guru partnered with expatgroup.co to offer Colombia visa services to foreigners at a competitive price with a convenient office located in El Poblado in Medellín.
Over this time, this partnership has helped many Medellin Guru readers successfully with their different processes.
If you are in Medellín or another city in Colombia and don’t want to travel, you can use the Medellin Guru Visa Service to obtain a Colombian visa. This visa service is remote throughout Colombia. So, you do not need to be in Medellín to use it.
Medellin Guru Social media
Be part of our community. Find out about news, participate in events and enjoy the best of the city.