@handymantulsa
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 21 July 2017
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Are Any Other US Expats Worried About a Debt Default? by karencds
I would imagine that the USD/COP rate would plummet. Is anyone else doing anything to prepare?
@cccmedia nice reporting. I agree. I do not believe there are many valid or good ways to protect against the world currency from being totally devalued. It would devastate the USA as well as many other countries. The US would be on a collapse ... Read More
Are Any Other US Expats Worried About a Debt Default? by karencds
I would imagine that the USD/COP rate would plummet. Is anyone else doing anything to prepare?
@karencds Glad you posted. I think it is a valid concern. Without getting political, the Usa is being leveled to fit the new financial system. I have some Colombian peso debt and USD debt in Colombia but i pay all vis USD. Its been dipping and as ... Read More
Cocaine and Violence Mark 2021 by cccmedia
Colombia is on course to having the worst statistics for violence in its history this year. Not coincidentally, Catatumbo near Venezuela -- a 'violent and lawless region' -- various rural 'departamentos' and Colombia overall have ...
Covid does seem to be the perfect cover for cutting down the Amazon and other netherious activites. Read More
Colombia Here I Come! by GuestPoster1454
Hey Guys! (Saludos!) As the title suggests, "Colombia, here I come!" I've been in the active work force in the states for the last 25 years, I've been able to save enough to live in Colombia for several years, and I'm ready ...
Congrats. I can hook you up with a teaching English job in Bogota, mostly form home but they can keep yo as busy as you want for about 30 mil per hour?? or $10. They do require a bachelors degree. They are very flexible on hours. chao and felicidades Read More
Cost of living in Providence?? by fixfireleo
I had my heart set on early retirement in Philippines. It has a lot of potential however there are some things I am not happy reading about so I want to make sure there isnt somewhere better. Providence Colombia seems like a great spot however ...
Have you experienced the Malaysia / Philippine heat? I have not seen anything like that in Colombia (ctg) so far. I think most were correct, Colombia / Ecuador would treat you well. I lived in Cali for 2.5 years. I never felt unsafe although I was ... Read More
Taxes in Colombia by Allankwnyc
Hi guys, I have been living in Barranquilla for a few months now and have been reading a few posts here about tax law in Colombia. I am a US citizen that pays taxes there. If I I reside in Colombia more than 180 days, I can be completely taxed ...
Just landed a job here in COL for two year contract. Great info....Thanks to all for the detail and input. Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
Best. advice yet, but the 13,200 withdraw fee is high at atm. forget trying to please and be good citizens..it is a hoax. Go through the hoops once or twice and you are ok. Read More
Jobs in Cartagena for English speakers by GuestPoster01013
American here looking to relocate to Cartagena. Looking for a job for a native English speaker. Not too picky about the position! Thanks
great info!! great articles. Read More
Jobs in Cartagena for English speakers by GuestPoster01013
American here looking to relocate to Cartagena. Looking for a job for a native English speaker. Not too picky about the position! Thanks
check out Minga house foundation in Colombia......tell them John sent you. He is a EXPAT member. 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 ...
That is a good question. There is supposed to be a trade agreement with no tariffs on American made Harley Davidson, technically should be tariff free as well as a couple others. Unless there is a special tariff on motorcycles and cars, it should be ... Read More
Legal services in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in Colombia. What types of legal services might an ...
I have a good lawyer who works for a firm. He/she can offer consults but most lawyers here in Colombia work 12 hours a day, do their own discovery, investigations etc. Even in the big firms. So imagine being a lawyer here and if 1) the good ol boy ... Read More
Obtaining a Colombian Drivers licence by creech
Hello I am from Canada and am currently residing in Medellin on Spousal Visa. I am trying to obtain a Colombian drivers licence, however my Spanish is terrible and understanding not there. I do have a Valid Licence from Canada. I am understanding ...
International license in USA requirees no test, just a fee of $100. It takes about 2-3 weeks to get and most insurance companies have assistance or do it. You can also drive with a passporte (unless that has changed in the last several months), just ... Read More
Colombian visa extension rules by Roy84
I spent 90 days in colombia, left for ecuador after that period, returned to colombia and recieved another 90 days in colombia. I have spent now 30 more days in colombia out of the additional 90 I recieved. My issue now is that I want to attend a ...
Thanks for the insight. I recently read that the USA has an advisory out for its people to be very careful at the Ecuador / Colombia border and that they do not have people there to assist for anything. Is that ... Read More
Colombian visa extension rules by Roy84
I spent 90 days in colombia, left for ecuador after that period, returned to colombia and recieved another 90 days in colombia. I have spent now 30 more days in colombia out of the additional 90 I recieved. My issue now is that I want to attend a ...
Here's my latest experience. I came into Colombia jan 13. In April I found it cheaper to pay the 96000 pesos thather than leave and return. I received a receipt after I payed at Occidente bank and sent a code to immigration and they sent me an ... Read More
Contemplating a job offer in Cartago / Pereira...housing? by handymantulsa
Hello all. I have received an offer of employment in the Cartago area. It is very close to Pereira. I was thinking, maybe live between the two or maybein Cartago and relax in Pereira?? Anyone have any experience in Cartago o Pereira and know of any ...
Thank. great information. Read More