@khobbs40
American looking for information about Colombia
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Registration: 24 June 2023
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How do I get mail from the US?
I was just filling out my foreign medical program paperwork for the VA and they ask for a mailing address which makes me wonder about the mail system in Colombia and how I will get my mail reliably from the United States. Things like social security ... Read More
Mig Check trouble by evel Knievel
Why will the Mig Check site NOT e-mail me? I have filled it out and it tells me I have been successful, but I never receive an e-mail with the code proving I have completed? Any helpful tips? Thank you
I just checked and the app is down and the previous website is also. Here's the new one that is working but very different than the previous one. It let me sign in to my frequent user account so I know it's ... Read More
Mig Check trouble by evel Knievel
Why will the Mig Check site NOT e-mail me? I have filled it out and it tells me I have been successful, but I never receive an e-mail with the code proving I have completed? Any helpful tips? Thank you
I use the chekmig app from the Google play store and sometimes it will send an email, sometimes it downloads the form immediately with no email, sometimes it doesn't work at all and I have to go to the actual chekmig website and start over and it ... Read More
5 months rent in advance because I'm an American? by khobbs40
I'm moving to Cali in mid September and have been working with a realtor there to find a house for several weeks. Today she contacted me and said I needed to pay 5 months rent in advance because I'm an American. She said my income verification and ...
The reason I'm moving to Colombia is so I can live a lavish lifestyle on the amount of money I make because in the US I can barely afford to live in the ghetto on my income. Read More
5 months rent in advance because I'm an American? by khobbs40
I'm moving to Cali in mid September and have been working with a realtor there to find a house for several weeks. Today she contacted me and said I needed to pay 5 months rent in advance because I'm an American. She said my income verification and ...
To the last 3. I make 24 million pesos a month in VA and SSDI disability income that increases yearly and will never go away like a normal persons retirement savings so I can easily afford 6 million a month. And yes I want a house in a gated ... Read More
Taxes and bank account
I'm a disabled veteran a make over $70k USD a year in disability income which is non taxable in the United States. I'm moving to Cali in September. Do I have to pay taxes to Colombia on this income? Also, as far as opening a Colombian bank account, ... Read More
5 months rent in advance because I'm an American? by khobbs40
I'm moving to Cali in mid September and have been working with a realtor there to find a house for several weeks. Today she contacted me and said I needed to pay 5 months rent in advance because I'm an American. She said my income verification and ...
@Osaya yes, I just found out I need to have a Colombian bank account for at least 3 months in order to avoid paying the 5 months in advance so I'm searching Airbnb now. This will also give me time to get my visa and foreigners id card and look for a ... Read More
5 months rent in advance because I'm an American? by khobbs40
I'm moving to Cali in mid September and have been working with a realtor there to find a house for several weeks. Today she contacted me and said I needed to pay 5 months rent in advance because I'm an American. She said my income verification and ...
@Javier03824 unfortunately my Spanish is very limited and I'll have nowhere to stay while I look because I have a large service dog and hotels won't allow him. I'm also landing with 8 large bags so I need to have a place to go straight from the ... Read More
5 months rent in advance because I'm an American?
I'm moving to Cali in mid September and have been working with a realtor there to find a house for several weeks. Today she contacted me and said I needed to pay 5 months rent in advance because I'm an American. She said my income verification and ... Read More
Do I need a visa to ship household goods? by khobbs40
Planning on moving to Colombia soon and have been getting quotes from shipping companies for my belongings. I'm being told I need a visa to ship my things into the country and pay port charges, a 15% tax, and of course the shipping cost. Has anyone ...
I think shipping some boxes is the way to go. Logybox is only about $50 for a medium 20lb box but you have to pay another $40 to UPS to ship it to them so about $90. However, Letsbox.it is only about $65 for the same box and you just print out the ... Read More
Do I need a visa to ship household goods? by khobbs40
Planning on moving to Colombia soon and have been getting quotes from shipping companies for my belongings. I'm being told I need a visa to ship my things into the country and pay port charges, a 15% tax, and of course the shipping cost. Has anyone ...
@nolaanimitchell is clubox through servientrega similar to logybox? I've already setup an account with them. Read More
Do I need a visa to ship household goods?
Planning on moving to Colombia soon and have been getting quotes from shipping companies for my belongings. I'm being told I need a visa to ship my things into the country and pay port charges, a 15% tax, and of course the shipping cost. Has anyone ... Read More
Hello Everyone....I'm In Need Of Some Hand-Holding. by Remo Zimbaldi
My name is Ken. I'm an American from NC/Mass. I moved to Cartagena on April 30 of this year,and have been living in an AirBnB in BocaGrande since I arrived. I have already applied for the 90 day extension, which would allow me to remain here ...
@Osaya check the 2 links I just posted. Like I said I've been told it's wise to use a visa service because Colombia is very particular and prone to rejection.*** Read More
Hello Everyone....I'm In Need Of Some Hand-Holding. by Remo Zimbaldi
My name is Ken. I'm an American from NC/Mass. I moved to Cartagena on April 30 of this year,and have been living in an AirBnB in BocaGrande since I arrived. I have already applied for the 90 day extension, which would allow me to remain here ...
I'm not sure about your concerns with the background check but I have heard that it's wise to use a visa company because Colombia is very particular and is prone to rejection. This is who I'm using***There's also visas by James***This link addresses ... Read More
Hello Everyone....I'm In Need Of Some Hand-Holding. by Remo Zimbaldi
My name is Ken. I'm an American from NC/Mass. I moved to Cartagena on April 30 of this year,and have been living in an AirBnB in BocaGrande since I arrived. I have already applied for the 90 day extension, which would allow me to remain here ...
I was just checking on a retirement visa. It's the pension visa I think you're talking about. It's an M-11 visa and it's now renewable every 3 years. The site I was looking at specifically mentioned you can't have mental health issues or PTSD or bad ... Read More