Where to live in Medellin as an expat?

El Poblado and Laureles are common choices among expats.

What is the best way to get around in Medellin?

The metro, taxis, and rideshare apps are widely used.

The area code for Medellín is 4. When dialing internationally, use +57 4.

Conditions vary by neighborhood and can change. Check current government travel guidance and local advice before you travel.

Housing, food, and transportation generally cost less than in major U.S. cities.

Medellín has hospitals and clinics, including facilities with international accreditation.

Spanish is the primary language, though many locals speak English. Basic Spanish helps with daily tasks.

Expect differences in communication, schedules, paperwork, and service norms. Basic Spanish helps with daily tasks.

RelocateRelocate · Settlement

Visa, cédula, banking, housing, healthcare, and school support in Medellín.

The honest take

A visa is only one part of relocating to Medellín.

During the first 90 days, we help with the visa and cédula process, bank setup, housing, healthcare enrollment, and school placement.

Each service has a flat fee listed below. Final cost depends on the services you choose.

What we actually do

Visa and Documentation Support
We handle the paperwork for your Colombian visa and cédula. This includes filing and setting up appointments.
Bank and Financial Setup
We assist with opening a local bank account.
Housing and Lease Assistance
We help you find and secure a home. Lease signing and utility transfers are included.
Healthcare and School Enrollment
We guide you through EPS healthcare enrollment. We also assist with school placements for your children.

How it works

From the journal

What comes next

Next step

Use the visa finder before planning banking, housing, healthcare enrollment, and the rest of the move.

Day 1

Move brief

Submit your needs, documents, and timeline so the required services and professional roles can be defined.

Week 1-4

Visa and Cédula Process

We file the visa application and schedule cédula appointments.

Week 5-8

Housing and Banking

We assist with housing and opening a local bank account.

Week 9-12

Healthcare and Schools

We assist with healthcare enrollment and school placement.

01
Day 1
Move brief
Submit your needs, documents, and timeline so the required services and professional roles can be defined.
02
Week 1-4
Visa and Cédula Process
We file the visa application and schedule cédula appointments.
03
Week 5-8
Housing and Banking
We assist with housing and opening a local bank account.
04
Week 9-12
Healthcare and Schools
We assist with healthcare enrollment and school placement.