Yes, living in an RV full-time is legally permissible in Colombia, provided compliance with residency, vehicle registration, and zoning regulations. The Ministerio de Transporte and Ministerio de Ambiente enforce vehicle standards, while municipal authorities regulate land use. Recent 2026 reforms under Decreto 1077 de 2015 (modified by Ley 2232 de 2022) clarify RV classification as “vehículos de uso especial,” requiring homologation for permanent habitation. Foreigners must secure a visa de residente temporal or permanente and register the RV as a domicile under Resolución 549 de 2023 from the Ministerio de Vivienda.
Key Regulations for Living in an RV Full Time in Colombia
- Vehicle Homologation & Registration: RVs must undergo homologación by the Ministerio de Transporte (via Resolución 3768 de 2021) to certify compliance with Colombian safety and habitability standards. Unregistered or non-homologated RVs are barred from permanent use.
- Zoning & Land Use Restrictions: Municipal POTs (Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial) often prohibit RV habitation in urban zones. Rural areas may allow it, but only with permiso de uso de suelo from local authorities (Ley 388 de 1997).
- Residency & Tax Obligations: Full-time RV residents must register as domiciled in a municipality (Decreto 1077 de 2015) and declare income via DIAN if generating revenue. Foreigners face additional scrutiny under Decreto 1067 de 2015 for visa compliance.