Can I go to Colombia without knowing Spanish?

Yes, you can,and it’s not too dangerous. I traveled around South America for 2 months including Colombia, and part of my travel was alone.

Can you get by with English in Colombia?

From my experience, Colombia has a very low proficiency in English. Even young people rarely speak it. Staff in most hotels and restaurants don’t speak it either, but Colombian people are very friendly and helpful. Use translation apps on your phone to help.

How hard is it to get a job in Colombia?

It can be difficult to find a job if you are not yet living in Colombia. Colombian business culture can be very traditional, and sometimes it’s more about who you know than what you know. The majority of jobs in Colombia require fluency in Spanish. However, job opportunities for non-Spanish speakers are growing.

Can an American get a job in Colombia?

Colombia’s big cities (Medellin, Bogota and Cali) have a large amount of jobs available, as many multinational companies are setting up their South American headquarters in Colombia. Foreign Embassies in Colombia’s capital Bogota, as well as travel companies, also require foreign workers, as well as Colombians.

What percentage of Colombians speak English?

But Colombia seems to be falling behind in many areas of English proficiency, and this is hampering the country’s capability of doing business with the rest of the world. It is hardly encouraging when only 4 percent of Colombians claim they can speak English.

Is Colombia Spanish speaking country?

Colombia is the most populous nation of Spanish-speaking South America.

What city in Colombia speaks English?

The two areas where English is most widely spoken are inside the walled city of Cartagena and in the Caribbean islands of San Andres and Providencia.

Can foreigners work in Colombia?

The Colombia work visa is for foreigners who have a job in Colombia or have found work in Colombia. Now, the Colombia work visa is known as a migrant (M) visa of category 5 or M-5 visa. Unlike other migrant visas, this visa can be valid for duration of employment contract but no more than 3 years.

What is the most common job in Colombia?

The most common types of jobs in Colombia available to expats include:

• Professor.
• Scientist.
• Journalist.
• International transportation (shipping)
• Commercial fishing.
• Dredging.
• Special skill (artist, cultural figure, athlete)
• Technical skill (specialized technical positions)

What is a good salary in Colombia?

The average salary in Bogota, Colombia as of 2020is is COP 1200000, which is approximately USD 330. This figure is very low in comparison with the highest average salary worldwide (USD 5,975 in Luxembourg). Even though the average and minimum salaries of Bogotá, Colombia are low; the cost of living is very convenient.