Tim
@OsageArcher
American looking for information about Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Cali
Speaks Spanish, English
Registration: 11 February 2015
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Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
Your strategies seem to be good ones. But the risk is still pretty small overall. Something like a secuestro exprés is still possible where you are forced to accompany the thieves as they empty your accounts from ATMs.Always staying alert, ... Read More
Dreaming of a move to Chile by sarjon
We are dreaming about a move to Chile in the next year(s). Why? Why not? Seriously though, why not? I'm interested in your reasons why, and why not to move. Your "why not" probably won't stop us, but it will better prepare us for what to ...
A local guide is a great idea, to learn about where to go, what to do, what to say, what's hot and what's not. Here is a link to showaround.com showing over 1000 local guides for the whole country of Chile; you may also narrow it down by ... Read More
USA Decertifies Colombia in the War on Drugs by cccmedia
The move to decertify is seen as a symbolic gestureas it carries no sweeping sanctions.Colombia is first worldwide in cocaine production.The USA no longer considers the country as apartner in anti-cocaine trafficking, seen as falling short in its ...
If the USA truly wanted to stop the drug trade, it would do so within 3-6 months...If the Colombian economy didn't rely so heavily on the drug trade, they would shut it down within a year or less. - @ChineduOparaIt's just not that simple. We ... Read More
Retiring in Colombia by coscia16
I plan on retiring from my teaching job in 3 years and relocate, along with my wife who is a Colombian with dual citizenship, to Cartago, Valle. Can anyone offer any insight as to what this entails?Thanks...I sincerely appreciate any input.James
You will definitely need a visa if you intend to reside in the country. Do you need a lawyer? You can do this yourself but you will need to learn even more about Colombia than you do now!Pay a lawyer to avoid the hassles. Just do ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@OsageArcher Thank you for the information when I researched atm Colombia I got a list of atm’s. thanks again - @crespobrenda If you had searched as I suggested forcolombia atm seguros...you would have gotten the insurance website that was ... Read More
Colombia Tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes by stealtannest3t
Hello Forum Members!Anyone know when the deadline is for filing tax declaration here for year 2024? Hoping this is not as murky a topic as most tax issues in Colombia. Thanks!
I did find this Q&A, which seems to be partially applicable and indicates that a Colombian national who is NOT a fiscal resident but has a patrimonio bruto in excess of the tope but has no Colombian income does not have to ... Read More
Colombia Tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes by stealtannest3t
Hello Forum Members!Anyone know when the deadline is for filing tax declaration here for year 2024? Hoping this is not as murky a topic as most tax issues in Colombia. Thanks!
@El Jer In the link I gave under the section,Topes para declarar renta....Patrimonio bruto is the first one listed of the 5 conditions which if any is met, a return must be filed. It specifies the 4500 UVT lower limit of value above which a return ... Read More
Colombia Tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes by stealtannest3t
Hello Forum Members!Anyone know when the deadline is for filing tax declaration here for year 2024? Hoping this is not as murky a topic as most tax issues in Colombia. Thanks!
If you are not a fiscal resident you don't have to file. You are considered a fiscal resident only if you spend more than 183 days in Colombia in any 365 day period not necessarily a calendar year.BUT...if you own a property including an ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
I suggest you search for reviews of travel insurance companies - I don't think any of them have a good reputation. Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
Do an internet search forcolombia atm segurosIt's a travel insurance company. Here's their website:https://atmassistance.com/nuevaweb/ Read More
New members of the Chile forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Chile forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
If you have not already done so, I suggest you do an on-line search forsantiago chile empleo...and you will see many links for jobs of all kinds in and around Santiago.If you are not already a member of LinkedIn Chile I suggest you join (click ... Read More
Bolvian citizenship by glimpser
I wonder if a person who was born (and has always lived) in Italy and has his mother who is a Bolivian citizen can claim the Bolivian citizenship iure sanguinis?Any chance if his father could ask for it, as well, as he regularly married with his ...
If you are not already aware of these links, they may help in explaining who may claim Bolivian citizenship:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolivian_nationality_lawhttps://www.uscisguide.com/es/dual-citi … ... Read More
Where to find COSEDE Coverage Amount and Risk Ratings by workingwithcoffee
For those not aware, banks/coops offer a maximum guaranteed insurable amount of $32,000.Depending on financial institution, they may not even offer that much. To find out what segment your Bank/Cooperativa is, you can use this ...
The second link is a PDF, not a website per se.  You may want to update your browser, or try a different one. Read More
Where to find COSEDE Coverage Amount and Risk Ratings by workingwithcoffee
For those not aware, banks/coops offer a maximum guaranteed insurable amount of $32,000.Depending on financial institution, they may not even offer that much. To find out what segment your Bank/Cooperativa is, you can use this ...
where to find cosede ratings and solvency ratio of cooperatives.the site you recommend does not work - @richardkeye2013 I just tried both links, and both ... Read More
Young Colombian wife- is it worth it? by European_chap
I've noticed that women in Colombia really love "one-day dramas." So, is it really okay to marry a woman from such a distant country? Even though I like everything about her, her whole environment – her family – just terrifies me!
If you're asking on an internet forum, then you probably shouldn't get married. - @mtbe lol... Read More