New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020

Hi all,

I moved to Colombia about 6 months ago, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made!! I previously lived in New York City for most of my life, and the congestion and the rude people were always dislikes I had about it.

Im currently living in Medellin, where I am able to live in a much nicer condo, with the ability to eat anywhere I want and do much more than I was able to in NYC. The locals here are mostly friendlier, as long as you stay in the nicer areas! At first I was unsure about the expat process, especially with the requirements of the Colombian consulate. They requested many documents from me, especially an apostille on my birth certificate. This really confused me, but I was eventually helped by nationalapostille.
I eventually got all the necessary paperwork for my move, and now I am comfortably living the "Colombian Dream". Will update you guys in the future if anything changes!

Jeanne

Interesting topics. So here I am, joining the forum!

Good afternoon.

I am new to this forum and I am considering moving to Medellin in the next six months.  I am curious about the process for buying an apartment in terms of types of closing costs, inspection, taxes, Offer and Purchase and Sale forms, procedures, etc.   How similar or dissimilar is the process to the United States?

Thank you.

David

Hi all,

I moved to Colombia about 2 months ago, but i still not yet make some friends here. How i can chatting and meet someone?


Anna_pham

FYI, RyanPatrick, the Home Office has acceded to my request.  Our discussion about buying or renting in Colombia has been moved to a new thread titled Newly Arriving Expats: Should They Buy a Home in Colombia?

To reach the list of active threads, click on the word Colombia (in small gray print near the  top of this page) which will bring you to the forum welcome page.

cccmedia

Currently looking into the logistics of finding a job as an English teacher sometime next summer once I finish my master's with a TESOL certification. Had been originally intending to go to Mexico until someone suggested Colombia as another viable option (as long as my inner ear disorder allows me to fly!). Oh, and I am frantically relearning Spanish so I can enjoy the culture better

Hi my name is Kirk. I am from Washington state in the United States.  I am currently in Medellin and plan to move to Santa Marta on January 13th.  If anyone knows of places that I can rent that would allow a small dog I would appreciate it if you would let me know.

Thanks,
Kirk

Hi all

I'm Gopala Krishnan, Indian national in Colombia. I work and live near Otanche, Boyaca region.

I want to get in touch of English speaking friends in Colombia.

Stay safe. stay in touch.

Regards

Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=915944

Thanks!