LightSister
American looking for information about Colombia
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Registration: 21 December 2017
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How to arrive in USA with a working cell phone by geoffrey9012
Last time I landed in the States after a long absence abroad in Colombia I had no wotking cell phone and it caused me a bit of inconvenience. Is there a way to step off the plane on US soil and already have an American SIM card or other work-around?
I wish I knew for sure, as I may be traveling back to the states soon. However, in my mind's eye, I dimly recall seeing kiosks in airports where you can buy SIM. Do not recall the details, but remember seeing them. I would like to know the ... Read More
Language barriers in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Colombia. What is the official language in Colombia, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
You are so correct, SoyJames! I took Spanish for several years in school and did very well in it. Then as a teen, I spent several months living in Central America. There is nothing like IMMERSION and just jumping it to learn a language. But there, ... Read More
Language barriers in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Colombia. What is the official language in Colombia, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
Tus ejemplos son perfectos! Those phrases are good starters. They will get someone a long way in learning Spanish. And when one uses those phrases, the Colombianos will appreciate at least that one is trying and will do their best to help one learn ... Read More
I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada? by Andymedellin
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans?
Gracias.... :) Read More
I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada? by Andymedellin
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans?
Not having much luck getting through to them or in finding specific information on that program. Dialing the numbers is not working or me and the chat feature is for the cooperative and not for the health insurance. But I suppose once I get to ... Read More
I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada? by Andymedellin
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans?
Thank you! Will check it out? Is this amount in addition to the traditional cost for EPS? Or is it just straight out? Read More
66 years old...Health insurance...impossible? by Andymedellin
Is it impossible to get an good Health insurance policy in Medellin if I am 66 years old? Will Medellin Prepaid insurance accept me? Which companies?
But can one even GET EPS as a legal resident expat over 60 without paying an extra premium elsewhere? I've read there is a maximum age of 60-63 for first time EPS enrollees. But this is not clear. I find this inconsistent with a country whose ... Read More
66 years old...Health insurance...impossible? by Andymedellin
Is it impossible to get an good Health insurance policy in Medellin if I am 66 years old? Will Medellin Prepaid insurance accept me? Which companies?
Or in Bogota or anywhere else in Colombia? I'm finding information/specifics to be seriously lacking and contradictory!! Read More
I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada? by Andymedellin
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans?
I'd like to know more about this plan. I intend to apply for permanent residency visa and thought I could do straight EPS but am 69. I could barely afford this premium for the Gold Plan. Where do I find out more information? I see Coomeva's ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Colombia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Excellent! Thank you! Read More