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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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
Taxation in Colombia for a dual U.S. and Colombian citizen. by artisvida
Good day everyone! I'm new here, so my apologies if I posted in the wrong section.For context on the post headline, I moved to the U.S. when I was 7 years old. I've lived here my entire life, however, I've visited Barranquilla a few times the past ...
Well, the posts above indicate that the US *is* a signatory to the CRS (Common Reporting Standard), and then that the US is not! Both cannot be true.It's easy to search and find out - the US is currently NOT a signatory to the CRS.However the US ... 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!
How young? How big is the age difference? As a general rule the larger the age difference, the more probable it is that you will both have problems. Not always, but...One thing to keep in mind - for most Colombians, when you marry the woman, you ... Read More
Road safety in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Colombia as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Colombia, whether ...
There are some good drivers in Colombia, but...They are vastly outnumbered. If I had to choose just one word to describe driving in Colombia, it would be "chaotic". Or maybe CHAOTIC!!!I used to think driving in Memphis, TN was bad - but ... Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
@Yvan Huberdeau The post of the poster you refer to is from almost 9 years ago, and this thread has been inactive for almost 7 years...you may not get an answer. 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 ...
@nico peligro No days in 2025. Thank you for the info. I went through the info on this site for 90 day extension-it was suggested completing the application on line before we come toColombia. I went on line and couldn’t find the form. Any ... 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 ...
@nico peligro Thanks for all your information. I talked to my lawyer today and she is pursuing to get tutela. I hate to ask this question because sometimes ignorance is bliss, but my lawyer told me that I can still get into Columbia for my trip in ... Read More
Looking for a realtor in Cartagena by sluchi16
If I can get help by a realtor would be very much appreciated. The area I'm looking for is Cartagena. Thanks
Just a word of advice - the real estate market in Colombia is not like the market in the USA. There is little to no regulation of "realtors" - anyone can set up as a realtor, as a broker, to buy and sell property. The advice "Buyer Beware" is an ... Read More
Most common scams in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Colombia as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Many Colombians seem to fall for pyramid or Ponzi schemes, get-rich-quick by investing money on the word of an "insider" who may be a trusted friend or family member, who heard about the "opportunity" from some other friend or business ... Read More
Peat groups by dsjr53
I want to travel to Ecuador for Vacation and also thinking about moving over there . I would like to get in contact with other expats to make friends and maybe you can help me along the way in deciding if living in Ecuador would be for me so yes, I ...
How hard would it be to rent some type of housing the time that I’m there exploring the day that I get there? - @dsjr53 No one can say with certainty how hard or how easy it might be. You might be able to, but there's always the possibility ... Read More
The cost of filling a two-bedroom apartment in Cali Colombia by mwwarner1
Hello I have a question I am moving to Cali Colombia in July and I need to find out the actual cost for buying furniture a refrigerator and a washer and dryer for two bedroom apartment. What kind of budget would I need
You can look at some of the on-line stores that sell just about everything, like Éxito, to get prices for all kinds of things:https://www.exito.com/Their locations in Cali are here:https://www.telefono10.com.co/cali/exito/Also Homecenter, ... Read More
Errors on the check mig form to enter Colombia by El Payasote
Hi, i get to the phone number, it will not accept any format.i have read some on line tips but none have worked so far.a variety of formats for the phone number all result in error:"bad gateway"Help !!!
As explained by AI:"A 502 Bad Gateway error occurs when a server acting as a gateway or proxy receives an invalid response from another server it is trying to communicate with. This can happen due to server overload, misconfiguration, or issues with ... Read More
Retirement visa by coscia16
Hello,My wife (Colombian citizen) and I are planning to retire in a couple years to Cartago, Valle. We own a house there. I'm curious as to what type of visa, or paperwork, I'll need to permanently reside in Colombia. I've heard ...
I have no personal experience of the M-11 visa but these links may help. First you get the M visa then after 5 years you can apply for a resident ... Read More
Shipping a car to Colombia by coscia16
Has anyone shipped a vehicle to Colombia? My wife (Colombian citizen) and I plan on retiring there in a couple years and I'd prefer to ship my Jeep down there instead of buying.Thanks.James
I don't think it's possible as only brand-new vehicles may be imported with only a few exceptions - and there are numerous hoops to jump through and import duties and port fees to pay, that will make it cost twice as much as you paid for ... Read More
Cataract surgery in Pasto--living in Pasto by expat42451
Over the past few years I have lived in Cotacachi Ec. Over the past year my vision has gotten worse and worse. After repeated bad experiences with Ophthalmologists in Ecuador I found Unigarro clinic in Pasto, went there, had the cataract ...
Depending on your needs you may be able to get all the cash necessary for daily living expenses from ATMs. For instance Bancolombia has a daily limit of 2.7 million COP, almost $620 USD. Just make sure you decline the exchange rate the machine ... Read More