nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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Canadian
Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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Cataract surgery in Pasto--living in Pasto by expat42451
Over the past few years I have lived in Cotacachi Ec. Over the past year my vision has gotten worse and worse. After repeated bad experiences with Ophthalmologists in Ecuador I found Unigarro clinic in Pasto, went there, had the cataract ...
Charles Schwab ( US citizens only) apparently reimburses the fees ( for now)So bank ATM is irrelevant Dont know how long this will comtinUe with Colombian banks jacking up.fees Read More
Cataract surgery in Pasto--living in Pasto by expat42451
Over the past few years I have lived in Cotacachi Ec. Over the past year my vision has gotten worse and worse. After repeated bad experiences with Ophthalmologists in Ecuador I found Unigarro clinic in Pasto, went there, had the cataract ...
Dont know where you are from, but if you are US citizen can get capital one or Charles Schwab accout and cards oand use ATMs.Some countries like Canada also have zero charge Fintec cards and credit cards .Best.rates seem to be at Davavienda, but ... Read More
Cheapest route out by ccebhei
Hi all, I am going to apply for an extension of my tourist days --- because the apostille is taking much longer than expected. We are supposed to have a ticket out when applying for this Extension. I know some people say its not needed, but it says ...
Any questions in the following days I will try to help, if I am on this site. Read More
Cheapest route out by ccebhei
Hi all, I am going to apply for an extension of my tourist days --- because the apostille is taking much longer than expected. We are supposed to have a ticket out when applying for this Extension. I know some people say its not needed, but it says ...
As far as buses, it depends where you live, but you wont be.taking a bus to Panamá, unless you wanna cross the Darien Gap (LOL), and not to Venezuela, unless you wanna be a political.prisoner, so the only option is to go to Pasto/ Ipiales and ... Read More
Cheapest route out by ccebhei
Hi all, I am going to apply for an extension of my tourist days --- because the apostille is taking much longer than expected. We are supposed to have a ticket out when applying for this Extension. I know some people say its not needed, but it says ...
What.an open ended question.Dont even know where in Colombia you are.Here is the link https://www.migracioncolombia.gov.co/tr … n-colombiaYou want to go into " Tramites" and follow intstructions for item 44.Permiso Temporal de Permanencia ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
The apartment was a personal connection. Several years agoIf I was to aply online, would be stuck with the 1 or 2 fiadores and/ or 6 month s rent CDT in trust BS.Or just spend time goingv door to doir and asking friends. Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
I pay about $330 US fora 60 M2 , 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment estrato 4 in Manizales.But I am getting a good deal. Most owners in the building are asking 20% more.Whether they.are getting.tenants is another storty. Read More
Nexo anyone having trouble contacting them? by SkittleMini
Hi everyoneMy husband and I are preparing to move to Colombia, as he is not a Colombian national he is applying for a visa which after having seen good reviews on this forum we decided to use Nexo for this. They were very proactive up until we ...
@mattmax The clock stops ticking once you get the.documents on the SITAK system and pay the study fees, Then it is in the hands of Visa Department of the Cancilleria of Colombia.They can take.as long as they want, but they have pledged to take ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
@Juan Droverse Depends were you go.I am going to restaurant in Manizales that will cost $100 US for 2 people with drinksOnce a month thingThe lunch restaurant I go to costs 24 mil., almuerzo ejectivo ..its healthyI probably spend at least 30 ... Read More
Any "UUs" in medellin? by plzdnr
Hi! My partner and I are planning to move to Medellin around June. We're retired and looking forward to the adventure. We are hoping to find expats who share our more liberal views. We have been active in our local Unitarian Universalist church and ...
Dont.see why someone.would take offense....apears pretty.truthful. Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
@Kai Luna D1 ( at least ones i have seen in Manizales) has only basic staples..and sugary / starchy garbage Colombians eat.Éxito Carulla and some other stores (.like one I knowlcalled Ahorros) have nore variety, fish , chicken, lean meats ... Read More
Finding a divorce lawyer in Colombia? by CaliRay
Any recommendations? I'm not in Colombia and need an English speaking lawyer to handle this in abstencia if possible.
@CaliRay You wanna be fair?Just give her. what you think she deserves and satisfies your conscience.Its only a piece of paper after.all.This assumes you have no assets in Colombia that cant be quickly liquidated Read More
Visa types by Grapucine
Hey, I am glad to meet you here I will arrive in Colombia in May and I wonder what type of visa I should ask and where to ask.My naive plan was to ask a touristic visa at the entrance of the country (I suppose there is a request form to fill at the ...
SA Voyageur speaks the truth Read More
Expat Registered Nurse in Colombia by Austontatious
I tried to search this and I found LOTS of information about Ecuador but not much for Colombia. It's my first post so I apologize if this has been asked and answered. I'm a Registered Nurse in the US. Does anyone have direct experience with ...
@imanonymous If you plan on working as a nurse in Latín América, consider it volunteer work.You will be paid a pittance everywhere compared to the US.The brain drain only goes one way Trump or no Trump. Read More
Union libre by mcnraven2
whats the danger to my colombian assets and US assets if i live with a colombian for 2 years with no paperwork signed.
The basic law is what goes on in Colombia, stays in Colombia.And what goes in in the US, stays in the USApplies to any countryPeople want to.make their lives complicated go aheadMarraige certificate just a piece.of paperAnd if some one ... Read More