@jeanlouisschmitz
Belgian expat in Colombia
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About me
Belgian
Registration: 09 June 2023
Activity
Obtaining a Colombian Drivers licence by creech
Hello I am from Canada and am currently residing in Medellin on Spousal Visa. I am trying to obtain a Colombian drivers licence, however my Spanish is terrible and understanding not there. I do have a Valid Licence from Canada. I am understanding ...
@creech In Canada, you can ask for an international driver's licence, but it's only 3 monthes worth in Colombia. I had one from Belgium, at the driver's licence office at the city hall. Here in Colombia, i could use it for 3 monthes, and further, i ... 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 ...
Be careful, in Colombia (and in latin America, in general) : You don't have to "dar papaya" as they say, it means not to show your assets, or exterior signs of wealth (Rolex watch, gold on sight, famous cars, ...). Here, in Colombia, there is an ... Read More