Javier03824
American expat in Colombia
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Villavicencio, Meta
Speaks English and Spanish fluently.
Registration: 06 September 2021
Activity
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 ...
@geoffreyrpalmer it depends on the extent if the scam. Either way police wont spend much time trying to get your money back. maybe it depends on how much money. Read More
First Visit to Santa Martita by timmcnemee
Hello. I am an American. I am interested in coming to Santa Marita. I’ve researched getting a retirement visa in Columbia. When I initially started researching it, I found that I met all the requirements, and I was very glad to have the ...
Hello Tim,I've been living here in colombia for 3 years. You will not need US dollars here, no one will allow purchases in dollars. I would advise on bringing 100 dollars in pesos (400 mil pesos) just to get you through your first couple days here. ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Colombia. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Remote sales is huge. I see these listing alot on upwork and other freelance websites. I've been living in colombia for the past 3 years doing sales/marketing/and admin work. Read More
Hiring English Speakers in Medellin by Federico Montoya
Hello! My name is Federico Montoya from Guadalupe Dispatch. We are a logistics company operating in USA remotly from Colombia. We are looking for english speakers to work as Dispatchers and Freight Brokers. If you are interested, please send me your ...
What email? And how many hours of work a week? I currently work remote about 30-40 hrs a week. 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 ...
@khobbs40 I understand. In that case an agency will best suit you. Best of luck man ! 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 ...
Hey the way I've looked for a house is by walking around the neighborhoods and looking for a "se arrienda" sign. Idk how good your Spanish is but I've found that this is the easiest way to rent and also gives you the most bang for your buck. I avoid ... Read More
Question on Mercosur or Andino Migrant visa for a citizen of Ecuador? by Mr. Barley
When considering which visa facilitator in Colombia (with websites) possibly has the most experience with processing this type of visa application, I would guess that it is Expat Group since their default website is in Spanish and they have many ...
@Mr. BarleyI've been living in Colombia for 3 years now with my Mercosur Visa. I applied with Expatgroup and I highly recommend them! They explained everything to me and got me approved within 2-3 weeks. I'am now applying for my residency here in ... Read More
Are Colombia expats underpaying their EPS obligation? by Mr. Barley
intentionally or not, I have routinely seen expats stating they are paying the minimum required by law for independents, which is $1,160,000 x 12.5% = 145,,000 pesos. 145,000 pesos at conversion rate of 4,100 to 1$ = 35 U.S. dollars.Not ...
I have a question on that. How would they know if you're underpaying or not paying at all? If I make 3K usd a month, how much should I be paying into EPS? Read More
Moving to Cerritos, Colombia - Pereira by decadude
I met a woman from Colombia and we have fallen fast for one another. I am fortunate to work from home and also run a business that I also can run over the phone and from home. I currently reside in Texas and all of my family and friends lives in ...
hey dacadude you have a Facebook page? I would like to chat with you or you can email me *** I know exactly how overwhelming it can feel to hear all this I think I can offer some advice based on my experience. Read More
Moving to Cerritos, Colombia - Pereira by decadude
I met a woman from Colombia and we have fallen fast for one another. I am fortunate to work from home and also run a business that I also can run over the phone and from home. I currently reside in Texas and all of my family and friends lives in ...
hey ! what your girlfriend is saying about scammers is absolutely true. also be aware that just because an area is wealthy doesn't mean its safe. it can actually be the opposite because thats where thieves target the most, take for example el ... Read More