herbw53
American looking for information about Colombia
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Lives in Boston
Registration: 02 October 2015
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Customer care in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Colombia and ...
I agree customer service when making a purchase is good but not when you had a problem. Eben the taxis try to take you in round about ways to increase the fare by as much as 25 -40%, it is all about taking your $$$, good luck lol. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Colombia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Colombia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
My wife is from Colombia so it has been an fairly easy process. The mots difficult part for me so far is learning Spanish. Colombia is not like Costa Rica where 40% of the population speak English. However people in Colombia are usually very patient ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Blake we're going to Costa Rica much less nonsense involved. Marcelo speaks perfect english and will set everything up for $500. he even does the marriage itself. And it's perfectly legal in both the US and Colombia. That's my advise my ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Oh and by the way getting her a visa to the US is going to take quite some time. I called a senators office who made some inquires for me. It isn't just the I-129f and or I-130 and supporting forms 6-8 months. Once those are done there are a few ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
No look for a notario that does or has someone in that office do the translations and notarize them in that office if necessary. Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Everything that I see here is 3 + year old news. I am about to get married in Colombia if we can find a reasonable notario. I was given information by Claudia the secretary of notario 12 she told me that notarias 5 to 13 in Medellin are all ... Read More
How To Open Bank Account in Colombia by ChrisGC
Hi everyone, Maybe this has already been asked. I want to open a bank account in colombia. Right now I know that in order to open a bank account I need a document called a "cedula" or "cedula de extranjero". Maybe there are ...
I'm in the same boat that you are and even considering getting married around Christmas. I suggest that you let your soon to be wife open the account and see if she can put your name on her account. If not then she should apply help you obtain ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
have you heard anything about Cali? I read or someone told me that they only needed a passport in Cali and there wasn't a waiting period. They just went there and were married the same day without even an appointment. Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
I realize that but from what I understand nothing has changed. I did hear or read something about only needing a passport and there was no waiting period in Cali if anyone wants to try going there. Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Getting Married in Colombia can sound a bit daunting, but I was lucky all the formalities were a breeze, once my Wife, found a Notary prepared to marry us, and yes, there were a number who would not entertain marrying a Colombiana to an ... Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Who is the notary in Medellin? Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Older couple looking for an easy Notary in Medellin for marriage, can anyone help? Read More