Moving to Colombia from anywhere in the world

We bring your home to Colombia from wherever you are: our partner agent packs at origin, your goods travel by sea or air, our own customs broker clears them and we deliver to your new home in any Colombian city.

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Moving to Colombia

To move to Colombia from abroad, Moving Services arranges collection with its partner agent in your current country, freight to a Colombian port or airport, customs clearance through its own broker and delivery to your home. Foreigners’ household goods are treated according to their visa; returning Colombians can clear them as household goods or under Law 1565.

Who moves to Colombia with us?

Expats and assignees

Executives on assignment, families and retirees settling in Colombia who need housing, schools and paperwork support on top of the move.

Diplomats and missions

Officials joining an embassy or international organization, under the relief regime that applies to them.

Returning Colombians

After years in the US, Spain or elsewhere, they ship their household goods home and choose the customs regime that suits them best.

If you are a foreigner: what we review with you

Colombia applies different treatment depending on your status, so we check it before you ship.

Before shipping

Your visa or permit type, which determines how your goods enter and whether they are taxed.
A valued inventory and proof of ownership of what you bring.
Whether to bring a vehicle or buy one in Colombia, given its import cost.

On arrival

Relocation support: housing through partner agencies, schools and immigration paperwork.
Storage in our free trade zone warehouse if your home is not ready.
Delivery and unpacking at your new address anywhere in Colombia.

Diplomatic shipments can travel under customs transit from the port to our free trade zone warehouse while the mission completes the relief.

If you are a returning Colombian

Law 1565: three or more years abroad, a Foreign Ministry beneficiary certificate, and no taxes up to the legal cap; usable once.
Standard household goods: 24 months abroad within the last three years and a single 15% tax; usable every five years.
Either way, goods must arrive between one month before and four months after you.

Official source: DIAN, Household goods (Spanish)

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How your move reaches Colombia

01Survey at originOur partner agent where you live surveys your home, estimates volume and we send the quote.
02Packing and shippingGoods are export-packed and shipped by full container, groupage or air.
03Paperwork readyWhile in transit, we prepare your visa documents or Foreign Ministry certificates with you.
04Arrival in ColombiaGoods land in Cartagena, Barranquilla, Buenaventura or by air; if needed they wait in our free trade zone warehouse.
05Customs clearanceMAG Customs, our customs broker, files the declaration with DIAN.
06Delivery to your homeWe deliver to your new address in any Colombian city.

Where we bring you from

Each country guide also covers shipping from there to Colombia.

Moving to Colombia FAQ

How much does it cost to ship my household goods to Colombia?

It depends on volume, origin country and customs status. Once our partner agent surveys your home, we quote door to door.

Do foreigners pay import taxes on household goods in Colombia?

It depends on your visa and situation. We review it with our customs broker before you ship so you know what to expect.

Can you help me find housing and schools in Colombia?

Yes, our relocation service works with partner real estate agencies and helps schedule school visits.

Do you deliver outside Bogotá?

Yes, anywhere in Colombia: Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga and beyond.

What if my goods arrive before I do?

They can wait in our bonded warehouse in the Tocancipá free trade zone until you are ready to receive them.