crespobrenda
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 13 April 2024
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Mig Check trouble by evel Knievel
Why will the Mig Check site NOT e-mail me? I have filled it out and it tells me I have been successful, but I never receive an e-mail with the code proving I have completed? Any helpful tips? Thank you
@evel Knievel We print out the paperwork and it’s accepted. I’ve also taken a screenshot and saved to photos. Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia 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 ...
@patduff Private insurance that covers us internationally Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia 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 ...
@patduff I understand we are not poor but not rich, we have been to Colombia several times and the people make us feel welcome. We have met and made friends in Colombia we are in our 70’s (hard to imagine). Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia 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 ...
I should have told you a bit about ourselves. We are from Florida we look forward to our move, even if our visas don’t come through we will spend six months in Colombia and possibly 6 months in Chile. We have a dog (our baby) a German ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia 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 ...
Hi my husband and I are completing our papery for our visas…cannot wait!! Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ChineduOpara Well darn we went with Langon. I missed your response. Anyway I’ll let you know how it goes. Keep up the good information you put out! Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ccebhei We paid 1200$ US for bothof us. Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@crespobrenda I know it’s been awhile but we used Langon law, or I should say we are using Langon. They have been helpful in helping navigate what we need to do. I’m working on getting the documents together now. If you need anymore info ... Read More
American expats: thoughts about the upcoming elections? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
@Colt75 I feel exactly the same. I worry for our democracy. We want to relocate to the poblado area. We sold our home in Florida and now working with a law firm to get our VISA and rent. Trump is so eratic it is scary. Read More
Car rentals
Does anyone have any information about car rentals in Colombia? My husband and I are flying into Medelly next week and we’re thinking about renting a car however online it doesn’t tell me whether I can get insurance coverage but it says ... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@crespobrenda i did Langon law i looked them up and found them if you fo through ourthread one of the posters who is very active gave a lengthy post that is very informative Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ChineduOpara is the FBI report required for a visitors Visa? we want to stay 2 years… is it required if we stay six months and then go six months to another country I guess we just don’t know so or I should say we don’t know what ... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ccebhei did you receive any recommendations? im looking as well!thank you Read More
Calling 800 and other US numbers from Colombian phone by pbrenneman
Is there a special exit code I need to dial when trying to reach 800 numbers from my new Colombian phone number? I was trying to reach my credit card customer service by calling the 800 number on the back as well as the (outside the US) number and ...
Regarding the threads if you search a subject that you want to get to it brings up old emails. I know it happens to me and I apologize but it’s interesting to read back through so thank you. Read More
Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
we will checkout that area thank you Read More