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Karen.ådahl

@Karen.ådahl

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Colombian citizen

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Colombian

Lives in Manizales, Caldas

Speaks Italian, English, Spanish

Registration: 10 August 2017

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Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
5 years ago
joselowe

How to get my cheating Venezuelan boyfriend out of my apartment? by joselowe

Long story short, I let my boyfriend who is Venezuelan with no paperwork stay in my apartment in Bogotá . I found out some bad stuff and I want him to leave my apartment, he had never paid one peso for rent, his name isn’t on the lease ...

Karen.ådahl

Just make a favor to the country, call the migratory patrol in bogota 6055454 Well, the normal thing to do is call the nearest CAI 112 from your cellphone or landline and say the police this person is staying at your place against your will and ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
charlie1745

Apartment rental in Manizales by charlie1745

Hi all, I am a retiree from Scotland who is looking for an apartment to rent in Manizales, probably around one to one and a half million pesos per month. Of all the parts of the world I have spent time in, Latin America and Colombia in particular ...

Karen.ådahl

. I bought it about it a year ago and have done extensive renovations. One hell of an experience being a women on my own and speaking no Spanish. .You are really brave! Deal with constructors here in Colombia is a hell even for locals. Regards, ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
charlie1745

Apartment rental in Manizales by charlie1745

Hi all, I am a retiree from Scotland who is looking for an apartment to rent in Manizales, probably around one to one and a half million pesos per month. Of all the parts of the world I have spent time in, Latin America and Colombia in particular ...

Karen.ådahl

Hi Charlie! What kind property are you looking for? Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
ekezz

Need help getting a visa to work in Colombia by ekezz

Does anyone have any tips or insight on how I might go about getting a visa which would allow me to have a business in Colombia? Thank you in advance for your help. Also, we are looking for freelance employees who are good with Adobe Illustrator. ...

Karen.ådahl

Would like to know more about blue chip company jobs visa opportunities and more about investing the 30k, does it create a global tax liability or a Colombian tax liability? I heard investment properties work for this but can create tax ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
ekezz

Need help getting a visa to work in Colombia by ekezz

Does anyone have any tips or insight on how I might go about getting a visa which would allow me to have a business in Colombia? Thank you in advance for your help. Also, we are looking for freelance employees who are good with Adobe Illustrator. ...

Karen.ådahl

any new inputs, i would like the same. I have a GF but not ready to marry quite yet. Dont want to leave and i have seen many jobs i could have with american companies but they seem to have Colombian HR offices who tell me I need cedula or work visa ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kiwiprofesor

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, ...

Karen.ådahl

Hi there! I'm sorry to tell you that any Colombian bank allows to transfer from pay pal to your bank account, only three of them have the PayPal option but only to put cash in your PayPal account from your Colombian bank so you can use it to buy ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
Takmich

Real estate Manizales by Takmich

I will be coming to Manizales in a couple of months to stay for a year.I will be looking for a small furnished apartment or studio to rent -in Palermo,Milan or Alta Suiza. Or any other area that is quiet.Could someone suggest some reliable real ...

Karen.ådahl

Hi there! I really don't recommend Milan anymore, it's too noisy these days... Palermo, you have to check carefully because is becoming same like Milan, too many bars and restaurants. however there are few blocks really quiet in this ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
dumluk

Colombia Edges OUt Venez as South Americas Most Violent Country by dumluk

Surprized me but here it is: https://colombiareports.com/colombia-beats-venezuela-south-americas-violent-country-report/

Karen.ådahl

Sadly, the narcos have houses everywhere in the country :( and it is true that the places where the narcos have the production are the most dangerous. But, it is same in the big cities where there are not enough opportunities for everyone. The ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
mtbe

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 ...

Karen.ådahl

This is a very good company, good prices and the most important, serious. you can bring all your home stuff or import what ever you can need and it's impossible to find in Colombia. Based in Miami www.enviacol.com only USA to COL if you are ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
JonhH

2017Real estate/ Need advices Caracas& Margarita Island by JonhH

Hello Bonjour (comment in english/en francais or spanish are ok) Seeking respecful & non-condescending advices/opinions/references. I am here to listen and learn. We would like to buy a condo in Caracas as a longterm investment (Chacao, Las ...

Karen.ådahl

I know decent lawyers there, if you want send me a private message with your contact info and I will send to them (because they are not in expat.com) Regards. Karen Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
drsaban

exchange rate by drsaban

Hi I have all prices in BS. What is a street exchange rate for US and BS. That I can understand prices. Doug

Karen.ådahl

Hi!.. Yes of course you can buy with Bs. But be ready to be confiscated by the government, the prices are hilarious in Venezuela if you have euros/dollars, but if you are foreigner is possible they don't allow the purchase.... I don't know ... Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
frankg69

Is Armenia, Colombia dangerous? by frankg69

Is Armenia, Colombia dangerous? Thanks!!

Karen.ådahl

Understood :D Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
frankg69

Is Armenia, Colombia dangerous? by frankg69

Is Armenia, Colombia dangerous? Thanks!!

Karen.ådahl

Por supuesto! :) Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
drsaban

exchange rate by drsaban

Hi I have all prices in BS. What is a street exchange rate for US and BS. That I can understand prices. Doug

Karen.ådahl

Hi! 13.900. $50USD x 13.900= 695.000bs 695.000 / 13.900 = 50usd Read More

Karen.ådahl replied to a thread
7 years ago
frankg69

Is Armenia, Colombia dangerous? by frankg69

Is Armenia, Colombia dangerous? Thanks!!

Karen.ådahl

Discriminated never! It's just the opposite, people will love you just because you're a foreigner. But overcharged yes, please do not get me wrong with this ... I have recently been talking to the local wife of a Spanish guy, who have ... Read More