@drpeterjstanton
American looking for information about Colombia
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Dating and finding love as an expat in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Colombia? How do you go about meeting people ...
Well tell potential GFs that you only have modest money. That will rule out the gold diggers. Also avoid very low income girls. They are desperate to survive and a rich dude is a meal ticket. NEVER send any large Amazon gift cards or money via ... Read More
Am I being scammed? by khobbs40
I met a beautiful Colombian girl online in 2019 and we were married 6 months later. I was 49 and she was 19. She had a infant son but that didn't matter. We made plans for her and her son to come to the United States and we would all be a happy ...
@khobbs40 *** I don't know how your marriage complicates things. If you divorced her would you have to pay her alimony? Hey bro, I know it sucks but cut her off monetarily and divorce her. Your marriage was made under false ... Read More
Colombia Visa Hell, 2023 by Mr. Barley
Alejandra, associate of star visa facilitator James L., has a pair of new blog posts, including one offering tips for visa applications in 2023.Here is an excerpt:Some persons are having to pursue visas for up to 6 months. We have seen many people ...
So how expensive is a private health care plan? Can one buy into the Colombian system at a prorated amount depending on pre existing conditions? I can't blame a country for not wanting to give free stuff to every immigrant, visa holder or illegal ... Read More
The importance of local language in Colombia by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Colombia. Here are some questions to ...
I find this attitude a bit arrogant regarding South Americans demanding perfect Spanish for their region. As an American living near DC, I have spent 35 years listening to terrible English primarily from Latinos but also Asians and Mid Easterners. ... Read More
CCC or others ..stamping of passport between Colombia and Ecuador by nico peligro
CCC..you make the land Journey between Colombia and Ecuador a lot I understand.My question to you or anyone else, is it mandatory to get your passport stamped crossing the border between Ecuador and Colombia? Or to put it another way is it easy to ...
6'7'' with blond hair? I'm sure your look is very rare in ColOmbia. How much for the bribes to cops? Read More
Places to Avoid in Colombia. by cccmedia
Even IL Magazine says avoid these places.International Living magazine has a dubiousreputation amongst some Expats for boosting the countries and placesit covers with an uncritical eye.However, in an article published at itswebsite, IL recently ...
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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?
LP: I am thinking you must be well over 75 to have invested during the Carter years of high CD rates and inflation. My parents got some of those CDs. You also must have waited until 70 to take SS income. How will you pay for health care? Out of ... Read More
Certificate of Deposit (CDT) -- 17 % annual return? by cccmedia
On an obscure Expat.com thread concerningpotential USA debt default, a poster suggestedinvesting in a Certificado de Depósitode Término (CDT) at one of the Colombianfinancial institutions.According to a list e-published at ...
****The only way to get 16% is with a CD and a major currency swing in your favor. Gambling on South American economies is...well gambling. Look at how quickly Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil,Peru and even Colombia have shifted politically ... 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 ...
Now I am even more confused. Seems we need a USA 20 yr expat CPA living in Colombia who knows USA rules and Colombian tax rules. A person like this could have a nice business advising people. I'd pay for this. I agree that a part timer American ... Read More
Healthcare in Colombia - seeing a specialist by melanieclare
Hi!I’m relocating to Bogota later in the year. I’m 38 but have a couple of pre-existing medical conditions, and it seems near impossible to have these covered with private health insurance, and I have seen comments that it might even be ...
I recently advised on a case in Colombia for a man who had an ulcer, weight loss and vomiting for months. I told his wife what tests to ask for and believe it or not, they had already done and endoscopy, blood work etc..The quality of the imaging ... Read More
Colombia Mailbag by cccmedia
Colombia versus Panama.A Ms. L. Wall has posted on the self-introductions thread.She spent last winter in Panama, and wants to spend next winter in Colombia. Meantime, she is wondering what are the differences between the two ...
I will have to move there immediately! Actually, I want to visit this summer to check it out for a week. Check out the view, mingle with some people, practice my beginner Spanish etc...No, I do not want to hire any women of the night or visit ... Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
@Alicea915 I will admit that diabetes is not my specialty and you should investigate cheaper medications with your personal doctor. That said. In the USA the typical type 2 diabetic is treated with cheap metformin pills up to 2000 mg per day. ... Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
@nico peligro Good to know. That could be paid in cash unless one is on a limited income such as a small pension from the USA. ICU in the USA is several thousand per day. ER visit? $1000. Thanks for the info. Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
@Alicea915 You are a type 2 diabetic? Metformin is cheap even in the USA. Daily insulin injectables like Levimoir are also fairly cheap. Drug prices in other countries' are always lower. USA pays the highest because insurance will pay. Even ... Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
I realize most want low cost coverage. Makes sense. I have been helping out some people I know in Columbia with advice on how to manage their healthcare issues via skype. I will say that the doctors there are pretty good. The tests and meds I ... Read More