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Understanding Professional Regulations in Colombia

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Working in Colombia sometimes means navigating through the various professional regulations and can pose a real challenge for expats. It is essential to grasp the current standards to avoid unpleasant surprises and make the most of your experience in Colombia.

Let's explore the local specifics together:

Is it possible to work in all business sectors in Colombia? Are there sectors reserved for locals or regulated activities?

What administrative steps need to be taken to practice in regulated professions in Colombia? (required documents, language tests, certifications, accreditations, diploma equivalences, etc.)

How to stay informed about legal developments and new professional regulations in Colombia?

Which organizations or agencies can provide support to expats regarding their professional activities abroad?

By sharing your experiences, you contribute to easing the professional integration of future expats, helping them understand the specific regulations related to professions in Colombia.

Thanks to everyone for your contributions.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

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nico peligro

you wont get many responses to this one


Very , very few people come to Colombia to work as a professional, and even if they do, only as temporary  specialists and to train/mentor locals


Colombians, on the other hand, are streaming into Europe and the US. Not as mucha as Venezuelans, but still in the 10s of thousands