Stevenc1a
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in MedellÃÂn, Antioquia
Speaks English, Spanish.....basic
Registration: 12 September 2017
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Do I REALLY need to buy a return ticket? by AguilaCondor
Hola ! Just came back from the travel agency, where I was told that it was mandatory for me to have a return ticket (to Mexico) even though I am permanently moving to Colombia next month. The plan was to buy a one way, use the tourist visa for 3 ...
And what happened with the 89 boxes and aduanas? I think I understood you were shipping those air freight. Did you find that aduanas opened the boxes for inspection? I just shipped 56 boxes from Miami to Medellin and while there was a little hold ... Read More
combined shipping costs into Colombia anyone? by handymantulsa
Just thought maybe someone was contemplating sending a container here to Colombia. I have a bicycle, musical instruments and other goodies i would like to import from my personal collection. Anyone have any input? cars?
Just received my stuff today. All went ok other than slow passing customs, people with little knowledge of current visas. If you want more info contact me in private message. Steve Read More
Getting access to PayPal money in Colombia - in cash by Kiwiprofesor
Hey, Guys, get ready, this is complicated. I'm a kiwi from NZ, living in Colombia. I've recently started earning dollars abroad and getting paid into my Paypal account. I'm finding it impossible to access this money as cash, however, ...
Maybe you folks that use Paypal and are searching for a way to get the funds in Colombia haven't thought of this but Paypal has a debit card/Mastercard offered by Bancorp Bank as well as a Matercard credit card offered by Synchrony Bank. Both ... Read More
Private Health Insurance or Not? by PhilCo58
I can only advise you, as I have found the situation during my six years here. If you are going to live in Colombia, and intend to abide by the laws of the country, and not the laws of Expat, then you are obliged to pay into the National Health ...
Does anyone know a reputable Electrician in Medellin by Landstryker
Hello all. I need to have ceiling fans installed and a few light switches reconfigured. Anyone know someone I could talk to? I speak enough Spanish to tell them what I want. Thanks
Hey, Thanks for that offer! I actually ordered 2 fans in the USA and am bringing one with me this Tues. in a checked bag. The other will come next trip. I found a very similar fan at Homecenter in Medellin and the price wasn't a lot more but ... Read More
medicare by guidofeb12
Hi...I would like to know if I may move to Colombia while receiving social security disability income.I am 63 but the full retirement age in my case is 66.Any opinion will be greatly appreciated.
Since guidofeb12 mentions private health coverage I'll ask the question of those here who use a private health insurance company in Colombia. What companies are you using and are you satisfied? Are there any companies to avoid in your ... Read More
opening a Colombian bank account, you need a "Cedular"? by GuestPoster597
can you (as a foreigner) open a Colombian bank account without having a "cedeluar"? Thx.
Here's a question I can answer from experience! I opened a BBVA bank account yesterday with only my US passport. I went to the branch in Santa Fe Mall, Medellin. It took about 1.5 hours, probably less if my Spanish was better. I walked out with ... Read More
Money transfer using western union by Twizz100
My friend in Barranquilla needs to transfer $200 from Barranquilla to me in Canada using Western Union but they say that I living in Canada need ID number (cedula) before they can send it to me. I have never been required to use a ID number before ...
Check Ria Money Transfer. I've used it from the US to Colombia but not the other direction so not sure how that would work. Fee's are usually better than WU. Read More
Does anyone know a reputable Electrician in Medellin by Landstryker
Hello all. I need to have ceiling fans installed and a few light switches reconfigured. Anyone know someone I could talk to? I speak enough Spanish to tell them what I want. Thanks
In addition to needing a good electrician I would like to ask where you found ceiling fans? I've spent hours searching and can't find very much. I know Homecenter sells them but selection is pretty poor and prices are basically double what ... Read More
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month? by AgroSurAmerica
Is there a Medellin group that gets together, once or twice a month?
I think Medellin Living hosts a group once a month in a restaurant/bar setting. I've never been in Medellin at the right time to make one of these events so I can't tell you any more. Read More
Moving to Colombia: Shipping our stuff by mtbe
We are selling our house and moving to Colombia. My wife is Colombian, I'm from the USA. Heading to Pereira. I've read some post on other forums that says to don't bother shipping stuff there. With shipping costs and Colombian import ...
Thank you Karen. I've called their Miami office and emailed for an estimate. Steve Read More
Moving to Colombia: Shipping our stuff by mtbe
We are selling our house and moving to Colombia. My wife is Colombian, I'm from the USA. Heading to Pereira. I've read some post on other forums that says to don't bother shipping stuff there. With shipping costs and Colombian import ...
Hi, I am now looking in to shipping personal items and furniture from NC to Medellin. This would be equivalent to about a 1 bedroom apartment with living room and kitchen items. It's running from $6,000 to $12,000 for door to door service. ... Read More
How to bring your car to Colombia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Colombia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hi, Seems the topic is more about importing cars but what about motorcycles? Does the same rule apply as to importing only new motorcycles versus used? Thanks! Read More