@Colombia Len
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Medellin
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 04 March 2011
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what banks in Colombia accept us social security direct deposits
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pulling the trigger on retiring to buuccaramanga by jimgleaton
hello everyone! My wife and I are planning to move to buccaramanga when she retires in June. We are lucky in the aspect that we already own an apartment, however it has been a rental for the past 8 years so I am sure that it will need a lot of ...
You have far more than enough to live on. I live in Medellin in an estrato 4 neighborhood in a beautiful apartment with far less than you and your wife have available. Read More
how many expats in medellín? by FC BAFA
hey, for a research i need to know how many expats total live in medellín. any further information could also help! thank you! saludos desde buenos aires
I'm one. Read More
Medellin or Cuenca by PattiH
Is there anyone on this board who has lived both Medellin Colombia and Cuenca Equador? I'm researching for relocation. I'm down to Medellin and Cuenca. Other than weather, and "feel" of the two cities they seem fairly comparable. This has been (and ...
I live in Medellin with my Colombian wife. I can also speak enough Spanish for day to day use. Cuenca has a large expat community and you can get by without speaking a word of Spanish. Without speaking Spanish in Medellin, you'll have a very lonely ... Read More
Cell phones in Medellin by Carl Salvo
Tell me your preference in unlocked cell phones in Colombia/Medellin. I have been looking at the Nokia N8. I need to be able to comunicate back to the states basically while I am out at restaurants ie: Parque Lleras etc. The N8looks like a good ...
They all work as far as calling the US. Read More
Proposed Get Together In April by pbunch
I would like to propose a get together here in Medellin on the first Sunday in April at the botanical gardens. There should be a Mercado Verde (similar to a framers market) that day. In any case hanging out in the patio adjacent to the In Situ ...
Are any of you aware that this meet was posted in March 2011. BTW it never materialized. Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
I would get the visa in Miami. They speak english there:). Also from what I've heard, they are extremely friendly and helpful at the Miami Embassy. FWIW, when I presented my SS letter to the Colombian Embassy in Panama, I didn't bother to translate ... Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
Also, the fee for the Pensionado visa for US citizens is free. Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
The law was changed. You need 3x the amount of the Colombian minimum wage...not 10x the amount. Read More
Pensionada Visas by Carl Salvo
I am moving to Medellin soon. I have heard of the pensionada visa and was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the benefits and how to obtain one. I am currently in West Palm Beach Florida. I will be cming to Medellin in February 2012 to ...
Applying for a Pensianado Visa is straightforward and easy. You will have to show a guaranteed monthly income (Social Security) that is 3x the Colombian minimum monthly wage which at this point is 1606800 Colombian Pesos which translates to about ... Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
I might be open for that. I think that the criteria should be members specifically living in Medellin and the surrounding Antioquia area. IMO, people who didn't show any response the first time, will most likely not respond this time and again IMO ... Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
We can publicize it if you wish and see what happens. Anyone interested must send an affirmation via the forum or PM so we have some idea of how many (if any) other people to expect. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
Let me know a date that is good for you and we'll go from there. Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
No problem:). Read More
Introduction by pbunch
Hi All: I look forward to communicating with other folks living here in Colombia. I'm in Medellin and have been here for a bit more than a year and a half. My relationship with the country goes back to the early 1980 when I worked on environmental ...
I will get back to you Phil with a plan. I assume that Sunday is the best day for you? Read More