georgesbigg
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Traspasso Visa Question by VillageLife
Hi All,Quick question. I've applied for the traspasso for my R visa but from abroad. When it's approved (fingers crossed) does anyone know how long I have before I have to travel to Colombia to go to migracion?. I read it might be different if you ...
When my visa was approved, it stated, that if applied from abroad the 15 days started on the day of your passport stamp when entering Colombia, so when you get your approval letter read it completely. The first half of my letter was in Spanish, The ... Read More
Preventive care in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
@georgesbigg that is for a year correct Read More
Preventive care in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
I currently have no health plan here in Colombia. Private coverage is too expensive. General services are not expensive to pay out of pocket. I have medicare, but that does not work here.If I marry a Colombian citizen, can I get coverage here? My ... Read More
Title companies
The question I have, are there title companies in Colombia? if not how does one search the deed for leans, and back taxes? Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia 2023-24 by cccmedia
Quito, Ecuador, versus Medellin, Colombia --what are some of the differences?On an obscure Colombia forum thread, memberAdaptive Migrant asked yours truly what arethe differences one finds in living in Ecuadorversus Colombia.--That's a tough ...
correction on my earlier post, my youngest daughter has NOT seen a lack of rain Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia 2023-24 by cccmedia
Quito, Ecuador, versus Medellin, Colombia --what are some of the differences?On an obscure Colombia forum thread, memberAdaptive Migrant asked yours truly what arethe differences one finds in living in Ecuadorversus Colombia.--That's a tough ...
My oldest daughter lives in Quito, she has told her mother, that yesterday she had 4 hours of no electric and that today it will be 8 hours without electric. Now according to my youngest daughter, that lives in Cali, she has seen a lack of rain. Read More
Potrerito area by georgesbigg
Does anyone have any knowledge of the area just south of Potrerito, it's about 15 minutes south of Jamundi, they have some nice homes in the area.
I have read both articles, the reason for my question. thank you for your response. Read More
Potrerito area
Does anyone have any knowledge of the area just south of Potrerito, it's about 15 minutes south of Jamundi, they have some nice homes in the area. Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Wow, LP you had better not mention your food taste on the other site, they will start telling you to look at barrio 1or 2 to buy a house Read More
Shipping tools to Colombia by Rainsfordwaters
I'm a Luthier. Is a hobby, I'm retired. I use only hand tools, they fit in a footlocker. When loaded it's heavy, ~ 125 lbs. Any advice/recommendation on shipping to Colombia?I've been reading up as much as I can online and I know it sounds expensive ...
I have shipped about 10 boxes or more, never been charge over 2.00 a pound total for all fees. they pick up at the door and delivery to the door. The minimum weight per box is 10 pounds the max 100 that is per box not total. Just shipped 3 boxes ... Read More
Shipping tools to Colombia by Rainsfordwaters
I'm a Luthier. Is a hobby, I'm retired. I use only hand tools, they fit in a footlocker. When loaded it's heavy, ~ 125 lbs. Any advice/recommendation on shipping to Colombia?I've been reading up as much as I can online and I know it sounds expensive ...
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Shipping tools to Colombia by Rainsfordwaters
I'm a Luthier. Is a hobby, I'm retired. I use only hand tools, they fit in a footlocker. When loaded it's heavy, ~ 125 lbs. Any advice/recommendation on shipping to Colombia?I've been reading up as much as I can online and I know it sounds expensive ...
I send hand tools to Cali. Mechanics wrenches, just sent 50 pounds, cost me $100.00 door to door, normally takes about 15 days. Could not buy one of the two torque wrenches for $100.00 Read More
Do I need a visa to ship household goods? by khobbs40
Planning on moving to Colombia soon and have been getting quotes from shipping companies for my belongings. I'm being told I need a visa to ship my things into the country and pay port charges, a 15% tax, and of course the shipping cost. Has anyone ...
From what I understand, if you get your visa at the Atlanta Consulate, you have 15 days upon your first entry into Colombia to get your Cedula. Now, if I'm wrong I'm sure someone will correct me. Read More
Colombia Visa Hell, 2023 by Mr. Barley
Alejandra, associate of star visa facilitator James L., has a pair of new blog posts, including one offering tips for visa applications in 2023.Here is an excerpt:Some persons are having to pursue visas for up to 6 months. We have seen many people ...
Why, would a person need the repatriation insurance if they had no intention of having there body returned to their native country Read More
Marriage In Colombia Advice by danielar89
Hi, Me and my partner are looking to get married in Colombia in October this year. I am British and my partner is Colombian. We are currently in the UK and plan on going out to Colombia in October to get married. I have a few questions for anyone ...
I don't know how it works for a Brit, but I will try to enlighten you as to my experience as an American. If you have ever been married before, you have to get a copy of your divorce decree, then you will have to get a statement of bachelorhood. ... Read More