Heads up: I’m not a tax accountant or lawyer. I’m someone who’s filed Colombian taxes twice now and is still looking for a great contador. This is what I wish someone had told me when I first realized I might need to file here. For your specific situation, please work with a qualified Colombian contador […]
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For context: I am an American-born citizen with dual citizenship in Colombia. In Colombia, I have both a Colombian passport and cédula de ciudadanía. I registered my registro civil de nacimiento at the Colombian Consulate in Orlando, Florida and, after an atrocious experience there, decided to apply for my passport, register my marriage, and the
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When we decided to move our family to Medellín, I scoured the internet for any kind of guide. What I found were scattered blog posts, outdated Reddit threads, and generic expat advice that didn’t address the reality of relocating with children. So I’m writing the guide I wish I’d had: a practical, month-by-month roadmap based
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Congratulations on your growing family! If your child was born in Colombia and at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, you’ll need to start the CRBA in Colombia to secure their American citizenship. But first, you’ll need their registro civil de nacimiento (birth certificate). If you haven’t done that yet, here’s my step-by-step guide
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Congrats on your latest addition! Adjusting to life with a newborn, especially in a new city, can be challenging enough. Every mom needs support, no matter where they are. To help, I’ve compiled this guide with my notes from the past couple of years to save you some research time and help you find what
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Registro Civil de Nacimiento What You Need to Know Before Registering a Birth in Colombia Where to Register: Notaría vs. Registraduría in Colombia If at Least One Parent Is a Colombian Citizen If Both Parents Are Foreign Nationals on Visas Required Documents for Colombian Birth Registration Step-by-Step: The Registro Civil de Nacimiento Process Biometrics, Baby
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When I first moved to Colombia, I was four months pregnant with my second child. Thankfully, I had some idea of the appointments I needed and what to expect after having my first child in Colorado. However, I still searched for resources on navigating pregnancy in Colombia. Now, having just had my third baby—my second
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If you’re navigating pregnancy in Medellín and wondering what childbirth actually looks like here, I’ve been through it twice. A mother’s choice from how she manages her pregnancy all the way up to how and where she delivers is deeply personal. What worked for me may not work for you. I opted for more traditional births
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