Landstryker
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Colombia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Colombia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
https://www.statista.com/statistics/266916/top-health-disinformation-websites-visits/ Read More
Clarifying Tax on U.S. Expats in Colombia by voyager39
I've read through some summaries of the taxation of U.S. expats in CO and am still unclear on some points. I'm hoping to clear up a couple of items here. There is apparently a determination of a presumptive minimum income of 3% of all ...
You are correct. You need to stay in the US, or Taiwan, anywhere but Colombia. It can get complicated. Having said that, I love it here and pay very little in the way of taxes outside of my US tax obligations. I have a good accountant who contacts ... Read More
Canadian looking to get visa extended or citizenship by Cheekee B
I'm a retired Canadian citizen , currently staying with my girlfriend in Medellin .... I have been here for 7 weeks now , having visited other times over past 2 years .... I want to live in Colombia , eventually get married , etc .... looking ...
I believe the 183 days a year and double taxation only applies to US citizens. Read More
Travel to Colombia by Laker4115
I have been traveling to Colombia for many years and am accustomed to a lot of the complications of the Colombian bureaucracy, but their latest antics have created a new high in their art of making life complicated to enter their beautiful country. ...
Yes, it was. My bad, but as travelers we have a responsibility to check the requirements for travel beforehand, especially during a year-long pandemic. I took some umbrage at the attitude that somehow the Colombian government had gone out of its way ... Read More
Travel to Colombia by Laker4115
I have been traveling to Colombia for many years and am accustomed to a lot of the complications of the Colombian bureaucracy, but their latest antics have created a new high in their art of making life complicated to enter their beautiful country. ...
Yes, tbey have been doing this for a year now. It's called Covid. Read More
The best apps for expats in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Colombia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
https://medellinliving.com/best-mobile-apps/ There is a different app now for food delivery but I've forgotten the name. I think it is called Rappi. Read More
Newbie in Medellin by ernie1944
I am a triathlete coaching and train runners and Ironman triathletes at our week long training camps in Nicaragua Costa Rica Panama. Wll be adding new camps in Colombia and Ecuador next year. I am from Charleston South Carolina but spending most of ...
Hi Ernie, My family is also from the lowcountry. I am living in the friendly satellite town of Sabaneta. Welcome to Colombia. Estadio is a lively area. Enjoy. Landstryker Read More
Does anyone know a reputable Electrician in Medellin by Landstryker
Hello all. I need to have ceiling fans installed and a few light switches reconfigured. Anyone know someone I could talk to? I speak enough Spanish to tell them what I want. Thanks
Hi Steven c1a, I haven't been on here in awhile but I wanted to let you know where my fans came from. Someone gave these heavy duty fans to me in SC. I drove them to Miami and had an excellent shipper ship them to my door. They almost beat me ... Read More
Does anyone know a reputable Electrician in Medellin by Landstryker
Hello all. I need to have ceiling fans installed and a few light switches reconfigured. Anyone know someone I could talk to? I speak enough Spanish to tell them what I want. Thanks
Thanks Jaime. I'll give you a call. Which barrio are you in? Read More
Does anyone know a reputable Electrician in Medellin
Hello all. I need to have ceiling fans installed and a few light switches reconfigured. Anyone know someone I could talk to? I speak enough Spanish to tell them what I want. Thanks Read More
Hello, I'm Charles by chaz2017
Hello everyone, I am a professional pilot and real estate investor. I'm currently living in Texas but am interested in emerging markets. Colombia seems to be reinventing itself after the dark years in the drug trade. I am intrigued and would ...
I just went through this process. The agency I used to bring the $ in and take care of the paperwork will manage the place as well. I have been pleasantly surprised with the results. Good luck. Read More
Hello, I'm Charles by chaz2017
Hello everyone, I am a professional pilot and real estate investor. I'm currently living in Texas but am interested in emerging markets. Colombia seems to be reinventing itself after the dark years in the drug trade. I am intrigued and would ...
I am reposting this FYI: www.steckenreiterserna.com/single-post/2015/04/09/Foreign-Ownership-of-Property-Colombia Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
Hi Patti, I will still be here in September. I would happily tell you what my experience has been here. I did a lot of research before buying and I lived all over Medellin before settling on Sabaneta. I have been very fortunate to meet very helpful ... Read More
Dubious Reasons to Buy Real Estate Upon Moving to South America by cccmedia
Top Dubious Reasons For New Arrivals to Buy Real Estate in South America 10. We've always owned our own house, and we like it that way. 9. I've been studying Spanish, so nobody's gonna pull a fast one on me. 8. From what I recently ...
Hello cccmedia, Glad to see you are in back in Colombia. While your advice is sage, I must play the devil's advocate today and post this: www.steckenreiterserna.com/single-post/2015/04/09/Foreign-Ownership-of-Property-Colombia My experience ... Read More
Real estate market in Colombia by unleashedsoul99
Hello I am planning to move to Colombia and maybe later buy a flat/house/land there. I know that the Colombian economy is doing good and the prices of real estate have been going up a lot in the last 5 or 10 years or something and that Colombia ...
Hi SawMan, I am no economist but I think averaging 4-5% inflation in a developing country would indicate growth more than a serious problem as long as it doesn't spiral up into double digits. Wages don't seem rise here as quickly so ... Read More
Real estate market in Colombia by unleashedsoul99
Hello I am planning to move to Colombia and maybe later buy a flat/house/land there. I know that the Colombian economy is doing good and the prices of real estate have been going up a lot in the last 5 or 10 years or something and that Colombia ...
Hi unleashed, Speaking as someone who just bought here, I think there are a lot of variables to consider. The currency you are using for one. The dollar is strong right now so I made the decision to buy based on capital preservation. I love living ... Read More
Quality Hospitals / Specialists that Accept American Insurance by ThinkingItOver
Good Day I require neck and back surgery which will require that the doctor replace/stabilise the damaged disks and bone. I am aware that I can get these surgeries done in the states, but would like to look at options outside of the U.S. ...
Hi Thinking it Over, I can understand your desire to seek care elsewhere TIO. In 2006 I was treated at Bumrungrad hospital in Bangkok after an accident traveling in China and I vowed to, if possible, leave the US should I ever need care again. To be ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome Kim. I will be closing on an apartment here soon. If you come before August 10th drop a line and we could meet for coffee. I should have some experience with buying property by then. Martha Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks for getting back to me. I feel exactly the same way about our respective cultures, though maybe slightly more responsible, as I feel much of the corruption $$$ has migrated across the pond. I've travel outside the US on average 4 months a ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola, Which city do you live in? I am just preparing to stay half the year in Medellin. It's good to hear that you are still enchanted with the culture here. Marta Read More
Relocation: Tacoma to Medellin by Marquezdl
hi there all! happy new year to you all! my name is Dave and I will be retiring the end of April. I am really excited about and interested in Medellin as a new home. I have traveled extensively, and what initially attracted me to Medellin is the ...
Yes, I am aware. My husband has family in the US so we would only be here half the year until he retires. Thanks. Read More
Relocation: Tacoma to Medellin by Marquezdl
hi there all! happy new year to you all! my name is Dave and I will be retiring the end of April. I am really excited about and interested in Medellin as a new home. I have traveled extensively, and what initially attracted me to Medellin is the ...
Hi cccmedia, I tried to respond to this earlier but got distracted before I could finish. I spent the last 16 months traveling to Medellin, each time living in different barrios, everywhere from Robledo to Buenos Aires, and I can honestly say, I ... Read More
Relocation: Tacoma to Medellin by Marquezdl
hi there all! happy new year to you all! my name is Dave and I will be retiring the end of April. I am really excited about and interested in Medellin as a new home. I have traveled extensively, and what initially attracted me to Medellin is the ...
So where are you now? I just arrived from Seattle. Looking to buy property in Sabaneta. My husband and I can only stay half the year here and plan to rent our apt. out while we are in the US. Read More
Expats living in Medellin, Colombia by CassiAlexandra
Hi! My name is Cassi Alexandra, I am looking for ex-pats living and working in Medellin who would allow me to come photograph them in their homes. I will be in Medellin until August 6th In return, I will give you an image - either a headshot or ...
Where did you land? I see that this is dated but I am curious about your experiences in Colombia. Read More
Moving to Medellin next week Health Insurance Question by sasha567
As an American, can I purchase private health insurance in Colombia ? Thanks
Is this common or an anomaly when it doesn't rain much? Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I joined this forum from Seattle a few months back. I am in Medellin until August and would like to meet some ex-pats living in Medellin, especially those who own property here. I have some questions about buying an apartment in Sabaneta. Thanks. Read More
Thinking about Retiring to Columbia by june0627
Hi, I am a 69 yr old widow from NJ< USA> Thinking about moving to Columbia. Ready to start exploring. Oh, I have 2 small dogs, too. Would you tell me everything about the country before I travel there. Thank you.
Maren1, I arrived in Medellin two days ago(my 5th time since Jan. 2016!). I am wondering if you would be willing to meet for coffee sometime? I am looking for an apt. In Sabaneta tomorrow. Though I have spent more than 6 months here in total, ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello! My name is Martha and I am in the process of buying an apartment in either Envigado or Sabaneta. I have been to Colombia 3 times in the previous year and feel that Medellin is the place I want to be. I am back in the US presently but plan to ... Read More