kbeattie
Canadian looking for information about Colombia
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Registration: 13 November 2022
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American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
@loren843El Rodadero is a nice beach neighbourhood, about 15 minutes drive from Santa Marta’s centro historico, with lots of accommodation choices. There are quite a few good restaurants in El Rodadero - Punta Brava and Chicho Blu being the ... Read More
Bancolombia - contacting a live person by jmg988
I'm living in the US but have a savings acct in Bancolombia but lost the code to my card. Without that card code I cannot talk to anyone from the bank when I call and I cannot get into my account online. Has anyone experienced this problem?
That’s a question that I’m interested in as well. Canada has a tax treaty with Colombia, so there shouldn’t be double taxation. The US doesn't' have a tax treaty with Colombia as far as i know.If you earn interest in Colombia, do ... Read More
Good visa immigration attorney by hiddent
Hello everyone, Can you recommend a good visa immigration attorney I’ve already had a bad experience with a lady attorney named *** *** Colombia her. I don’t even know if she was a real attorney, but any information you can share with ...
@hiddent I’m Canadian and can recommend Ernesto Bennedeti - he helped me with my house purchase, and my investor visa. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and speaks perfect English. Cheers, Kent [link moderated] Read More
First Visit to Santa Martita by timmcnemee
Hello. I am an American. I am interested in coming to Santa Marita. I’ve researched getting a retirement visa in Columbia. When I initially started researching it, I found that I met all the requirements, and I was very glad to have the ...
Also, no Ubers in Santa Marta, but taxis are cheap and reliable. Read More
First Visit to Santa Martita by timmcnemee
Hello. I am an American. I am interested in coming to Santa Marita. I’ve researched getting a retirement visa in Columbia. When I initially started researching it, I found that I met all the requirements, and I was very glad to have the ...
@timmcnemee Hi Tim, I have a townhouse in El Rodadero (a beach community that forms part of Santa Marta). You may want to look for a place around here - lots of good restaurants, and very close to a decent beach - although you would be well advised ... Read More
brokerage account in Colombia by bogdan23
I am interested in buying property in Santa Marta ,Colombia.I am Canadian citizen.is anybody know how to do it?Please if you can send me detailed info with name and number.thank you
@bogdan23 Hi, I’m a Canadian who purchased a townhouse in El Rodadero last year. Please reach out to me directly and I will put you in touch with my lawyer and the agent that handled the transaction. Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
@kbeattie If you want to purchase property in Colombia, you need a lawyer. The investment needs to be registered with Bancocolombia. In addition to being legally required, it will allow you to get an investor visa, or permanent resident viisa, if ... Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
@kbeattie My lawyer in Cartagena- Ernesto Benedetti. Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
@udisteinman I have had great success with Ernesto. *** cartagenainfo.net/velezbenedetti/english.htmlBest regards,Kent Read More