nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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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!
@ChineduOpara Ha we are under the same roof..have been for 5 years now when I am not travelling by myself and she is in VenezuelaI am.not the main man in her life.Its her son but I dont want to get into that..thats ... 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!
@Medellin_bound well, this is definitely an extreme casemy GF is Venezuelan, no beauty and throws things around occaisionally. Its true, I treat her really, really good financially, and I learned to hold my acid sarcastic toungue and temper, and she ... 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 ...
@xexpat Interesting. Migraciones seem to be doing their work.The laws suck though 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 ...
@South American Voyager Jason you know legally, per the 2002 immigration reform, Pensionada Visa holders cant use EPSHowever, I doubt that EPS providers have caught on to it yet, as they just ask for a cedula, which only has "V", "M" or "R" on it, ... Read More
Naturalization via marriage. Better to apply from UK or Colombia by Cayari
Hi everyone,I am moving to Colombia from UK with my Colombian wife (who is a UK citizen) in NovemberI want to apply for naturalization to become a Colombian citizen based on my marriage to herMy question is: is it better to apply for the first visa ...
@ChineduOpara They only take the small study fee.The larger visa fee they dont take if the visa is rejected.I know I was rejected once in.my 8 visa applicationsAlso if they reject you, you can go through the Tutela process.Also , I never heard ... Read More
Naturalization via marriage. Better to apply from UK or Colombia by Cayari
Hi everyone,I am moving to Colombia from UK with my Colombian wife (who is a UK citizen) in NovemberI want to apply for naturalization to become a Colombian citizen based on my marriage to herMy question is: is it better to apply for the first visa ...
@Cayari Why would you want to become a citizen?You are putting the cart way in front of the horse.Have you looked at the tax implicatiins?Its gonna take you 8 years minimum to become a " citizen" .You have to get an " M" marriage visa first ... 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 ...
@Digitarius Only 1 month with a salvoconductoIn a stretch 2 monthsThsts why you should start the visa  process in ColombiA ( all documents ready, submitted, study fee paid )3 months before you are ... 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 ...
It wont let me edit so I repeated the postIttook me 30 seconds to findhttps://atmassistance.com/nuevaweb/Same with STARR the other person mentioneed[link under review]Its up to YOU to phone or email them about their Colombian Visa ... 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 ...
@crespobrenda I to me30 seconds to finthttps://atmassistance.com/nuevaweb/Same with STARR the other person mentioneed[link under review]Its up to YOU to phone or vemail them about their Colomban Visa insurancePeople have given you lots of info.I ... 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!
@mtbe I look like Brad Pitts grandfather 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 ...
Well believe it or not, Bolivian drivers are even worse.They come within inches of eachother and almost hit.They have a wierd way of communicating with their horas, like bats or blue whales or something.Only saving grace is hardly any motos. Read More
Colombian SIM Card Registration by Brian Stockwood
So I bought a new SIM card when I first got to Medellin, and it turned out to be impossible to "legalizar" on the Mi Claro app because it was already in someone else's name. So when I got to the small town four hours from Medellin (where I ...
Se response on other forum.You are making a mountain out of a molehill.In the off chance they cut you offf, just get another sim card.Dont sweat the small stuff. 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!
Marry a Bolivian Cholita.They can pack 50 pounds on their back up a mountain..And they cook good as well 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!
@mtbe " shes older than me..and ugly"Nice guy😛 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 ...
I forgot to mention the land scam.More common to target naive unsophisticated Colombians who read a " for sale" sign for land sale out in the country and dont check to see who is the real owner woth the escritura ( land title) at the local ... Read More