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COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/russian-disinformation-global-research-website-1.5767208 Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
https://www.statista.com/statistics/266916/top-health-disinformation-websites-visits/ Read More
Clarifying Tax on U.S. Expats in Colombia by voyager39
I've read through some summaries of the taxation of U.S. expats in CO and am still unclear on some points. I'm hoping to clear up a couple of items here. There is apparently a determination of a presumptive minimum income of 3% of all ...
You are correct. You need to stay in the US, or Taiwan, anywhere but Colombia. It can get complicated. Having said that, I love it here and pay very little in the way of taxes outside of my US tax obligations. I have a good accountant who contacts ... Read More
Canadian looking to get visa extended or citizenship by Cheekee B
I'm a retired Canadian citizen , currently staying with my girlfriend in Medellin .... I have been here for 7 weeks now , having visited other times over past 2 years .... I want to live in Colombia , eventually get married , etc .... looking ...
I believe the 183 days a year and double taxation only applies to US citizens. Read More
Travel to Colombia by Laker4115
I have been traveling to Colombia for many years and am accustomed to a lot of the complications of the Colombian bureaucracy, but their latest antics have created a new high in their art of making life complicated to enter their beautiful country. ...
Yes, it was. My bad, but as travelers we have a responsibility to check the requirements for travel beforehand, especially during a year-long pandemic. I took some umbrage at the attitude that somehow the Colombian government had gone out of its way ... Read More
Travel to Colombia by Laker4115
I have been traveling to Colombia for many years and am accustomed to a lot of the complications of the Colombian bureaucracy, but their latest antics have created a new high in their art of making life complicated to enter their beautiful country. ...
Yes, tbey have been doing this for a year now. It's called Covid. 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 ...
https://medellinliving.com/best-mobile-apps/ There is a different app now for food delivery but I've forgotten the name. I think it is called Rappi. Read More
Newbie in Medellin by ernie1944
I am a triathlete coaching and train runners and Ironman triathletes at our week long training camps in Nicaragua Costa Rica Panama. Wll be adding new camps in Colombia and Ecuador next year. I am from Charleston South Carolina but spending most of ...
Hi Ernie, My family is also from the lowcountry. I am living in the friendly satellite town of Sabaneta. Welcome to Colombia. Estadio is a lively area. Enjoy. Landstryker 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
Hi Steven c1a, I haven't been on here in awhile but I wanted to let you know where my fans came from. Someone gave these heavy duty fans to me in SC. I drove them to Miami and had an excellent shipper ship them to my door. They almost beat me ... 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
Thanks Jaime. I'll give you a call. Which barrio are you in? Read More
Does anyone know a reputable Electrician in Medellin
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 Read More
Hello, I'm Charles by chaz2017
Hello everyone, I am a professional pilot and real estate investor. I'm currently living in Texas but am interested in emerging markets. Colombia seems to be reinventing itself after the dark years in the drug trade. I am intrigued and would ...
I just went through this process. The agency I used to bring the $ in and take care of the paperwork will manage the place as well. I have been pleasantly surprised with the results. Good luck. Read More
Hello, I'm Charles by chaz2017
Hello everyone, I am a professional pilot and real estate investor. I'm currently living in Texas but am interested in emerging markets. Colombia seems to be reinventing itself after the dark years in the drug trade. I am intrigued and would ...
I am reposting this FYI: www.steckenreiterserna.com/single-post/2015/04/09/Foreign-Ownership-of-Property-Colombia Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
Hi Patti, I will still be here in September. I would happily tell you what my experience has been here. I did a lot of research before buying and I lived all over Medellin before settling on Sabaneta. I have been very fortunate to meet very helpful ... Read More
Dubious Reasons to Buy Real Estate Upon Moving to South America by cccmedia
Top Dubious Reasons For New Arrivals to Buy Real Estate in South America 10. We've always owned our own house, and we like it that way. 9. I've been studying Spanish, so nobody's gonna pull a fast one on me. 8. From what I recently ...
Hello cccmedia, Glad to see you are in back in Colombia. While your advice is sage, I must play the devil's advocate today and post this: www.steckenreiterserna.com/single-post/2015/04/09/Foreign-Ownership-of-Property-Colombia My experience ... Read More