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crabpc19481
English expat in Colombia
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14
About me
English
Lives in Popayán, Cauca
Registration: 04 May 2024
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Preventive care in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
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NO, not even close to my budget. Read More
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Preventive care in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Colombia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
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I currently have no health plan here in Colombia. Private coverage is too expensive. General services are not expensive to pay out of pocket. I have medicare, but that does not work here.If I marry a Colombian citizen, can I get coverage here? My ... Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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@nico peligroIn Arizona, all ofenses stay on your record for 99 years. The local police report for the misdemeanor DUI was 15 years ago; doesn't matter, I have been driving since 1964 accident free. No chance to get any infraction changed in ... Read More
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Enjoying the 2024 Olympics Games in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, On the occasion of the 2024 Olympic Games, we invite you to share useful advice and tips to follow this global sports event while living in Colombia. How to watch the Olympic Games live from Colombia? If live streaming is ...
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NBC News - lots of links and info. You may need to change your VPN to view some programming. Read More
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Living in armenia by Cibidcolombia
Hi you all Starting a new chapter in life here in colombia Been living the last 6 years in spain and before 4 years in thailand My business is moving to start up in alcala close to pereria and same distance to armenia so no matter what i ...
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I live in Popayan, Cauca. It is safe here, but maybe not everywhere in the department. Knowing Spanish is helpful and/or having a good friend who is from here. Not sure about Armenia.Patricia Read More
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Navigating administrative procedures in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Colombia can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
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Difficulty of geting a Visa: Most visas require a background ck. If you have any kind of legal infraction, even a misdemeanor offense from more than 10 years ago, it could jeopardize a visa being granted. You may want to select an alternate choice ... Read More
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Pensioner visa renewal by massimolanfranchi57@
I trying to renew my pensioner visa which expired ,on my background there was a felony that was expunged but with the FBI runn it show.will i have issue renewing it because that?thank you in advance
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@crespobrendaMarriage to a Colombian national does not require a background ck. Read More
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Pensioner visa renewal by massimolanfranchi57@
I trying to renew my pensioner visa which expired ,on my background there was a felony that was expunged but with the FBI runn it show.will i have issue renewing it because that?thank you in advance
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@massimolanfranchi57@. I had a misdemeanor Dui from 15 yrs. ago. It was a big deal and ultimately I was told it probably would not be approved. Rather than take the risk, I elected a different form of visa that I should qualify for without the ... Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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Even if all penalties have been long since satisfied. Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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@nico peligro Yes, that is what I have found too. Arizona will not take any offense off my record, even a misdemeanor driving offense from 15 years ago, nor will he FBI. Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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Not an option; I need all or nothing at all. I pay no tax anyway as I only have SS income, which puts me in a no tax bracket. Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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In Arizona, even a midemeanor offense shows on your record indefinitely. It did not affect my teaching certificate in any way nor to get a finger print clearance card for public education. Then again, it still shows as a midemeanor offense DUI on ... Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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They explained that anything but a clean record could be rejected. Now my FBI report is more than 90 days old and they say I have to get a new one and one that searches for less time. Read More
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Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what’s known as a conditional caution here in the UK. I have previously been cautioned by the police a couple of times as a young adult some 15+ years ago. I have never ...
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I have a midemeanor driving offense in the US from 12 years ago. My present group of attorneys say this is a big problem and am not likely to be granted the Pension Visa in this case. I also have certified documents from Arizona where the offense ... Read More