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Going to Venezuela : Good or bad idea ? by Kevinrellsworth
Hi I'm Kevin new to this forum. Thank you for accepting me I'm a US citizen thinking about going to Venezuela state department says no I've traveled throughout Mexico all of Central America as well as South America except for Venezuela good idea or ...
@Kevinrellsworth maybe safer than some parts of Colombia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PXbplqnQ2U Read More
Going to Venezuela : Good or bad idea ? by Kevinrellsworth
Hi I'm Kevin new to this forum. Thank you for accepting me I'm a US citizen thinking about going to Venezuela state department says no I've traveled throughout Mexico all of Central America as well as South America except for Venezuela good idea or ...
There are some youtube videos, need a visa if your are a US citizen. Read More
The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
its all about the Fed, If recession hits US rates could fall everywhere, but if inflation is sticky and rates remain high, the dollar may soar again, nobody knows Read More
Tourist visa update for 10 January 2024 by rraypo
Tourist eVisa's for Australian, Canadian and US citizens.Brazil has officially launched the eVisa portal:https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/This means that, if you are travelling with an Australian, Canadian, or USA passport, and will enter Brazil on or ...
is this true? exemption >90 daysType of visa required: Luckily US citizens are visa-exempt for a period of 90 days. However, some countries are not visa-exempt and will therefore need to apply for a Brazil Tourist Visa. Brazil visa cost: The ... Read More
U.S. Social Security Form 7162 by alan279
Bom dia. Does Form 7162 have to be mailed to Pennsylvania, or is there a way to file it online?
@alan279Hvae you contacted the US embassy in Brazil to see if rhey do road shows like they do here in Colombia? Here is an example The U.S. Embassy in Colombia is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit ... Read More
Colombia transfers
This was posted on another expat board DIAN are starting a new system in the New Year whereby ATM providers are now going to have to inform them of all withdrawals using Foreign Cards, and any multiple transaction using the same cardI dont have an ... Read More
Quality beef rib eyes by Lpdiver
Any idea how much per pound or kilo a good quality ribeye would run in Colombia? Medellin in particular.lpd
Well i think pricesmart i saw about 15 a pound which is cheaper tha the USBut maybe my conversion is off double check it Read More
Expat Inquiry - Apartment Rentals Availabiltiy in Medellin by Johnny Earl
I am a retired US senior citizen, single (widow of 10 years) moving to somewhere in Latin America. I lived in Guadalajara, MX for 6 years in the 80s and I still speak a better than basic conversational Spanish. Guadalajara is very expensive, at ...
Could a retiree live off of $1,500 a month in Envigado and Sabaneta ? You could but imho it would be tight, we are talking apt unfurnished between 500 and 700 doable. you have to furnish it. you could probably find an airbb for 700 furnished but ... Read More
Expat Inquiry - Apartment Rentals Availabiltiy in Medellin by Johnny Earl
I am a retired US senior citizen, single (widow of 10 years) moving to somewhere in Latin America. I lived in Guadalajara, MX for 6 years in the 80s and I still speak a better than basic conversational Spanish. Guadalajara is very expensive, at ...
@Johnny EarlThen walk around the good neighborhoods. call the phone numbers on the apts with signs or go into to buildings, offer the poetros a few bucks if they connect you to an apartment you rent, just my tips good luck Read More
Expat Inquiry - Apartment Rentals Availabiltiy in Medellin by Johnny Earl
I am a retired US senior citizen, single (widow of 10 years) moving to somewhere in Latin America. I lived in Guadalajara, MX for 6 years in the 80s and I still speak a better than basic conversational Spanish. Guadalajara is very expensive, at ...
Envigado or Sabanetta i live in Envigado 3 bedroom walk up 4thh floor.Safe neighborhood DoradoDo you speak spanish?Walk around plenty of signs, go into the big buidings in Sabanetta abot 15 min walk from metro speak to the doormen, offer a tip to ... Read More
Does a 401k need to be reported as a foreign asset by uknwn0424
For those of y'all that have filed a "declaracion de renta before", do y'all report your 401k as an asset in formulario 160. I'm not retired, so I don't get payouts and don't have access to my 401k without having to pay penalties, so was curious ...
Do they still check your prior 12 months to see if you kept paying insurance?I had heard thatI have a 3 year that doesnt expire until 25 Read More
Does a 401k need to be reported as a foreign asset by uknwn0424
For those of y'all that have filed a "declaracion de renta before", do y'all report your 401k as an asset in formulario 160. I'm not retired, so I don't get payouts and don't have access to my 401k without having to pay penalties, so was curious ...
@nico peligroI cancelled my Eps way to expensive for most stuff, I have a very good emergency travel insurance,I usually go back to US every 3 months for a quick visit, so i have US medical insurance, When i renew i am hoping they accept a good ... Read More
Spanish to Portugese?
I live between Colombia and Costa Rica,I am a native English speaker and almost fluent in SpanishI hate to learn a new Language but Brazil intrigues me and i am bored in CRWe used to have neighbors in Fl that only spoke PortugueseSpanish flowed much ... Read More
Does a 401k need to be reported as a foreign asset by uknwn0424
For those of y'all that have filed a "declaracion de renta before", do y'all report your 401k as an asset in formulario 160. I'm not retired, so I don't get payouts and don't have access to my 401k without having to pay penalties, so was curious ...
I posted this in the the other chat we have 2 simultaneous chats on the same sitebut from Langon site also the German lawyer who in my opinion is the best told me this 5 years agothats why i split time somewhere elseLangons website #2Option 2: File ... Read More
Payment of taxes in colombia by ooleon68
I live in Cali about 9 mos out of the yr. do I have to pay taxes here on pension money I bring to my bank account in Colombia? Any info is appreciated. Thank you
From their website langon"Option 2: File and Pay Based on “Colombian-Only” ActivityAs explained in our Filing Personal Taxes in Colombia series, some local accountants interpret local rules as allowing foreign tax payers the opportunity ... Read More