Can I work remotely from Colombia?

Three ways to keep your income

• Take your job with you. Ask your employer in writing whether you can work from another country.
• Freelance your skills. Writing, design, bookkeeping, tech support and virtual assistance all work from a laptop.
• Build your own business. Andre built his after moving to Colombia.

Remote careers Andre highlights

From his 2023 list: HR and recruiting, sales, project management, medical billing and coding, customer service, education and training, accounting and finance, IT and cybersecurity, administration, and marketing. He notes some job boards limit roles to North America, so read each listing.

Watch: Quit your 9 to 5: freelance jobs for travelers and expatsAndre on the skills employers want and where remote jobs are listed. Opens on YouTube.

The visa and the clock

• Visa: the digital nomad visa is a visitor (V) visa for remote work for companies outside Colombia. See Colombia visa types.
• Time zone: Colombia does not change its clocks. It matches US Eastern from November to March and is one hour behind it the rest of the year.
• Internet: plan a backup connection, such as a mobile hotspot, for calls you cannot miss.

Quick questions

Which remote careers are in demand?

Andre's 2023 list: HR and recruiting, sales, project management, medical billing and coding, customer service, education and training, accounting and finance, IT and cybersecurity, administration, and marketing.

Where do I find companies that hire remote workers?

Anywhere Is Possible Media offers a Remote Job Directory of 300+ companies that hire remote workers, plus job boards to search.

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