@PhilCo58
English expat in Colombia
Forum
37 posts
About me
English, Married
Lives in Rionegro, Antioquia
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 16 October 2023
Activity
Waste Management in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
In this area recycling is a serious business, all collected by Campesinos, and woe betide anyone who touches their rubbish. They then sort it and take it to local centers, what happens with it then is anyone's guess. Read More
We are looking forward to learning more about the country by stefanvienna83
Hello,My name is Stefan, 41 years old and originally from Austria. I have been living in Mexico with my wife Claudia (30, from Slovakia) for 1.5 years with minor interruptions. We returned to Mexico after the birth of our daughter Madeline in ...
I agree with mtbe, I don't recognize any of the things you want here in Colombia, and I've been here 12 years Read More
Expats currently living in Rio Negro Colombia by glennddavis8
Hello expats! I have been living in the Laurelles area of Medellin for the past few year but I am now interested in living outside Medellin in the Rio Negro area. I will be visiting Rio Negro soon and would like to meet up with any expat currently ...
we are planning to travel to colombia at the end of march. can you suggest places to totravel to and see? -@miguelcaraveo620You don't say if you are just coming for a holiday or scouting for a move. Recommendations will differ ... Read More
Getting a PayPal account for a Venezuelan living in Colombia by CaliRay
Can it be done? Is anyone on this site in a similar situation and was able to open a PayPal account?
I have had a PayPal Account in Colombia since arriving 12yrs ago, they wouldn't let me just change details when I moved, I had to close my old account and open a new one. When I was first here they let me register my UK bank card, but when it came ... Read More
Visa de Residente by PhilCo58
For anyone who doesn't spend their time studying Colombian Regs. By accident I came across a post on FB today, all Foreigners with Resident Visas must renew them by 24 October 2024, even if you had years left on your Visa, in my case 2026, we rang ...
To try and clarify the situation... After receiving a message from a FB Friend here who renewed about the same time as me, who stated he did not have to renew. We contacted the Cancillería again today, and explained the situation, as a result ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Colombia, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
It's a hard subject to outline here, because every area of the same town can have different prices, which are likewise effected by the Estrato (1-7) you live in. Read More
Visa de Residente by PhilCo58
For anyone who doesn't spend their time studying Colombian Regs. By accident I came across a post on FB today, all Foreigners with Resident Visas must renew them by 24 October 2024, even if you had years left on your Visa, in my case 2026, we rang ...
rvmax, I gave it, in the post! Read More
Visa de Residente by PhilCo58
For anyone who doesn't spend their time studying Colombian Regs. By accident I came across a post on FB today, all Foreigners with Resident Visas must renew them by 24 October 2024, even if you had years left on your Visa, in my case 2026, we rang ...
Looks like it's true, you would think they would have informed all visa holders, but they didn't. My Colombian Wife spoke with the Cancillería all he did was quote the Regulation, he has no idea! Read More
Visa de Residente by PhilCo58
For anyone who doesn't spend their time studying Colombian Regs. By accident I came across a post on FB today, all Foreigners with Resident Visas must renew them by 24 October 2024, even if you had years left on your Visa, in my case 2026, we rang ...
Before anyone asks... There was talk of this back at the beginning of 2022, as I had only renewed mine in 2021, my Wife contacted the Cancillería, who at the time said my Visa would be honored until it's expiration date, turns out, that was a ... Read More
Visa de Residente
For anyone who doesn't spend their time studying Colombian Regs. By accident I came across a post on FB today, all Foreigners with Resident Visas must renew them by 24 October 2024, even if you had years left on your Visa, in my case 2026, we rang ... Read More
COLOMBIAN SCAM GIRLS: THE BLACKLIST by JohnyLondon
I think there should be a blacklist of girls on the forum, indicating: their first name, surname (or alias), the city where they are staying, with a short description of the situation and their telephone numbers (which, if Googled, could be checked ...
I am not sure whether to find the very generalized comments about Colombian Women on here funny or offensive. Firstly what does the Estrato system have to do with the class of anyone? It's all to do with the infrastructure and Services. I have lived ... Read More
Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
I'm not sure why this post has been revived after 2 yrs, but as a retired Brit Cop, this story doesn't ring true, one minute he's talking about Cautions, and that he's only had cautions, the next he was talking about Criminal Convictions, a totally ... Read More
Brit Expats Regain Right to Vote by PhilCo58
To all Brit Expats who lost the right to Vote, under the 15yr rule, you now have the right re-instated. It isn't automatic, so don't forget to register. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-67993306
@PhilCo58To register the link is:https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Read More
Brit Expats Regain Right to Vote
To all Brit Expats who lost the right to Vote, under the 15yr rule, you now have the right re-instated. It isn't automatic, so don't forget to register. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-67993306 Read More
Residences for seniors by szimmer1935
Does anyone know anything about Habitat, an organization that manages three different residences for independent senior citizens in Medellin?
I don't have personal knowledge, but they have a series of YouTube videos you can find here/https://youtube.com/@habitat-serviciosintegrale831?si=IONFLnBPN-K6XXYRThey also have their website:https://tuhabitat.co/From reading some of their ... Read More