James Jensen
@JLJ417
American citizen
Forum posts
10
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Tonopah, Nevada
Speaks English/ Spanish poorly
Registration: 08 May 2015
Activity
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
You can get a motorcycle licence,there is no test,they check hearing,eyes,and a color and reaction test,real simple,but you have to have a cedula.How do you get by without the test? Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
You must go to an approved driving school. You will need to pass a medical examination. Several hours of classroom instruction, driving, then pass the examination in Spanish. This site covers all the details, in ... Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
I can see where using your atm card is a definite advantage. Colombia does tax financial transactions: Financial transactions tax A 0.4% tax rate is imposed on all all financial transactions, including withdraw money from ATM, promissory notes, ... Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
I had an incompleted transaction debited to my Canadian account from a branch of Banco do Brasil in Manaus, but I managed to get a full refund from my bank. It took 6 months, but you are fully protected and must be re-embursed by your bank, ... Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
I have used Xoom to send money to Chile and to Colombia for several years. It has been a good service, and much cheaper than Western Union. You can send up to $3000 per month @ $4.99 per transaction. The exchange rate is favorable. I have had ... Read More
Safety in Colombia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Colombia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I live in Bogotá in Ciudad Jardín Sur. I feel safe in Bogota. My wife, who is Colombiana, and I walk daily for shopping, banking etc. We seldom are out late. In some areas of the city I believe criminality is high. I can't speak ... Read More
Has anyone been to these places in Colombia? by nancy3030
I found a few more places that look very interesting to go visit while I live in Colombia. I have read about them on websites and still have a few questions. If anyone has been to these places and can elaborate I would appreciate it: River of 5 ...
Cartagena is great. My wife and I stayed at Hotel San Martín. It is 2 blocks from the beach, economical and comfortable. We were very pleased with the accomodations. Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I am from Nevada, USA. I came to Bogota January 2013 to meet my future wife. I spent three months here with her. I came back in December 2013 and spent 3 more months. I returned in November 2014. We were married in December and are at home ... Read More
US expat Moving to Bogota? by wende
We are a family of 5 considering a move to Bogota. Can anyone recommend an english speaking school for our children ages 16, 12 and 8? Are there expat neighborhoods near by? Is it safe? How is the medical care? Anything else we need to ...
@SteveRusso Thank you very much. You answered all my questions! Read More
US expat Moving to Bogota? by wende
We are a family of 5 considering a move to Bogota. Can anyone recommend an english speaking school for our children ages 16, 12 and 8? Are there expat neighborhoods near by? Is it safe? How is the medical care? Anything else we need to ...
@JRC410, I am marrried to a Colombiana and living in Bogotá. Could you provide me some information about the national health insurance, ie: provider, or who to contact to get signed up? Kind regards, Read More