Moving in Bogota and find for a job

Shiue New member

Member since 23 September 2016

ShiueNew member02 October 2016 07:47:37

Hi guys just want to ask is it difficult to find employment in Bogota?

OsageArcher Colombia Expert

Member since 11 February 2015

OsageArcherColombia Expert02 October 2016 14:36:16

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Shiue wrote:
Hi guys just want to ask is it difficult to find employment in Bogota?

Yes.

First, any available jobs will go to the citizens of Colombia before any foreigner. Second, for almost every job you will need fluent Spanish. Third, you will need official permission to work, with an appropriate visa.

Here are some links that may help you understand the requirements:

http://www.mintrabajo.gov.co/preguntas- … ombia.html http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visas

This last link downloads a PDF from MinTrabajo, you can find it and other links by searching for 'colombia extranjeros trabajar' :

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct … fID1CRD9zw

Shiue New member

Member since 23 September 2016

ShiueNew member02 October 2016 18:22:38

Thank for the info @OsageArcher

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