HutchX2020
Portuguese expat in Colombia
Forum posts
92
About me
Portuguese
Lives in Dosquebradas, Risaralda
Speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish
Registration: 13 July 2020
Living on $500/month by makskk
Hey guys! As the name says is it possible or better where exactly would be the cheapest place in Colombia to look for if your budget is 500/month. I'm 20 yo and have no problems staying in a really bad apartament-no TV, no hot water-but I do ...
I have lived in Pereira last 5 years and rents have gone up alot, in fact groceries and utilities have doubled unless you live in a low Strata higher crime areas you can't live on 1,200usdYou will definitely won't be able to do traveling.Good Luck Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@mtbeThank you kindly Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@mtbeYou still did not answer the previous question how long was your visa given 1 year 3 years? Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@Wale TaiwoGood luck this new goverment is a chaos! For a Marriage visa renewal they are taking 5 months or more having to apply for salvaconductos my opinion apply when this goverment leaves office, even with a lawyer is taking that long. Read More
anyone know the current CPI rate in Colombia? by AgroSurAmerica
anyone know the current CPI rate in Colombia?
Its at 11.78% for the month of Julyhttps://petro.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/Inflacion-sigue-cediendo-y-llega-a-11-78-en-julio-de-2023-de-acuerdo-con-lo-230809.aspx#:~:text=Bogot%C3%A1%2C%209%20de%20agosto%20de,corrido%20de%206%2C68%25. Read More
Is Colombia becoming less friendly towads expats!! by HutchX2020
Cancellaria is deliberly delaying visas aplications in order for you to break the time continuity in Colombia so they don't give out residency visas!!!There are tons of stories on expat groups recently of massive delays of visas taking up 75 days to ...
@nico peligro This new goverment is terrible everything got more complicated, since I have Portuguese citizenship I am thinking of spending 6 months in Portugal don't really wanna deal with the aggravation of it all. Read More
Is Colombia becoming less friendly towads expats!! by HutchX2020
Cancellaria is deliberly delaying visas aplications in order for you to break the time continuity in Colombia so they don't give out residency visas!!!There are tons of stories on expat groups recently of massive delays of visas taking up 75 days to ...
@cccmedia Locals were outpriced by gringos and forced out of their own country the only ones living well there are gringos the Ticos very few same in Panama there are signs in different areas saying gringo go home and np gentrification popping up ... Read More
Is Colombia becoming less friendly towads expats!! by HutchX2020
Cancellaria is deliberly delaying visas aplications in order for you to break the time continuity in Colombia so they don't give out residency visas!!!There are tons of stories on expat groups recently of massive delays of visas taking up 75 days to ...
@Lpdiver All I can tell you is before Petro visas were alot easier to achieve, now visas that took up to 30 days, are taking up to 3 months and more people are forced to leave and comeback as tourists and start the process all over again as newbies, ... Read More
Is Colombia becoming less friendly towads expats!!
Cancellaria is deliberly delaying visas aplications in order for you to break the time continuity in Colombia so they don't give out residency visas!!!There are tons of stories on expat groups recently of massive delays of visas taking up 75 days to ... Read More
Online bank accounts by antonioggriffin
Are there any online bank accounts that don't require a handful of documents I don't have?Any expats open an bank account as a foreigner?
@South American Voyager You can go to a bancolombia corresponsal and give them cash to load, or since you already have a bancolombia account just transfer to your Nequi easy my wife does it all the time. Read More
Online bank accounts by antonioggriffin
Are there any online bank accounts that don't require a handful of documents I don't have?Any expats open an bank account as a foreigner?
@South American Voyager Not true I opened a Nequi account online... but I needed a cedúla and a RUT they are part of bancolombia pay all my bills in Colombia with Nequi. Read More
Online bank accounts by antonioggriffin
Are there any online bank accounts that don't require a handful of documents I don't have?Any expats open an bank account as a foreigner?
@antonioggriffinDue to money laundering laws in Colombia opening online bank accounts need documents you don't have, I have heard of certain places opening bank accounts with just a passport but that is very rare anymore. Read More
Visa Agency by mbalducci1990
Good morning,I'm looking for a reliable visa agency. I paid $275 to expat group in Medellín, but it's been 2 weeks and they operate extremely slow. They only reply to bad reviews on Google. I need the Visa V for digital nomads.
@rf2023 Just a note:If you have been living in Colombia last 3 years your criminal report would come from the Policia Nacional in Colombia not your country of birth, And that can be requested online. Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
Western Union rates are the worst ever, I would lose around 80 dollars every month if I used them.. Wise, or Remitly give the best rates you can send to a Coñombian account or to pick it up yourself at an exito or Carulla with a cedula or ... Read More
Visa Agency by mbalducci1990
Good morning,I'm looking for a reliable visa agency. I paid $275 to expat group in Medellín, but it's been 2 weeks and they operate extremely slow. They only reply to bad reviews on Google. I need the Visa V for digital nomads.
@mtbe What Visa type are you renewing? Read More
Visa Agency by mbalducci1990
Good morning,I'm looking for a reliable visa agency. I paid $275 to expat group in Medellín, but it's been 2 weeks and they operate extremely slow. They only reply to bad reviews on Google. I need the Visa V for digital nomads.
@rf2023 Who ssys they are the best you???I have sucessfully renewed my visa with an agent in Pereira 3 times.Some folks say Lagon Law is great, but I have also heard people complaining about them.It's not so much who you use, because your case will ... Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
@futuroexpat That is correct not just Armenia, but Pereira as well and they are also driving the cost of Real Estate sky high not just from Bogotá but colombians who are coming back from the US to retire. The place I wanted to buy doubled in ... Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Who is Loren Lowe? Never heard of him. I don't take advise from youtube personalities!I experience life first hand, although I take advise from my family who are born in this area and have lived here for over 50 years. Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Armenia is big bore for me and my wife anyway nothing to do there only thing they have to visit is the park de la vida been living in the area 6 years and travelled all over the coffee region if you dont live here don't assume . Calarcá ... Read More
How do I get mail from the US? by khobbs40
I was just filling out my foreign medical program paperwork for the VA and they ask for a mailing address which makes me wonder about the mail system in Colombia and how I will get my mail reliably from the United States. Things like social security ...
4-72 is a total joke I once oredered somethimg took 5 months to get it being held up in customs ibeaurocracy never again my mail for important items is always forwarded from my virtual box in Texas thru DHL worth every penny and you can track it ... Read More
Pereira or Armenia? Where to retire to! by J L Barrera10
Good morning, Y'all! I'm a U.S. citizen! Born and raised in south Texas but have lived and worked almost all of my adult life in Houston Tx. Married my Colombian sweetheart (from Cali) last year after bringing her to the U.S. in 2021. I'm now less ...
Pereira is not really a touristy city in fact its an industrial city but its a base to pueblos nearby also they have excellent medical facilities, and much bigger Malls than Armenia if you like to be closer to Nature than Armenia is better alot more ... Read More
Mig Check trouble by evel Knievel
Why will the Mig Check site NOT e-mail me? I have filled it out and it tells me I have been successful, but I never receive an e-mail with the code proving I have completed? Any helpful tips? Thank you
@Michi G It all depends on the Airline you are using my wife just flew in from the US on United and they would not let her board the plane unless she had the check-mig done first thing they asked her!! Flying out of Coñombia no one asked her ... 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 ...
@khobbs40You should read this since you are a disabled veteranexpatgroup.co/english/news/visas-denial-cases-for-u-s-war-veterans/ 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 ...
That's nothing new that's always been the case if you use a real estate agency they wanna see income produced in Colombia and cosigners they dont wanna get buned I have heard of people having to put 6 months rent in a CD in the owners name as an ... Read More
if I over stay my time on tourist permision by cstgrant
Hey all, question, if I overstay my time here in colombia but ive gotten married will there be a issue trying to change my status to a marriage visa?
You need to be in legal status in order to apply for a visa once they see your passport stamp is already over they will deny your visa and you won't be able to reapply for 6 months. Read More
How do expats live in Colombia as undocumented immigrants? by Mr. Barley
With the new rules that went into effect around October 2022 for qualifying and renewing M visas, I think there are expats who will be no longer be able to renew their visa but will nonetheless decide to stay in Colombia and live in the "shadows." ...
@lunamick Like I mentioned above if you have no desire to return to your country you can live in Colombia without any Visas as long as you get your cards shipped via fedex and such. Just harder to get Insurance, connect Cable internet but that are ... Read More
How do expats live in Colombia as undocumented immigrants? by Mr. Barley
With the new rules that went into effect around October 2022 for qualifying and renewing M visas, I think there are expats who will be no longer be able to renew their visa but will nonetheless decide to stay in Colombia and live in the "shadows." ...
Yeah you can live in the shadows but you win't be able to travel by Air out if the country maybe walk across to Venezuela and thenvl fly out not sure I know 2 one English and one man from tbe Netherlands that have never returned to tbeir countries ... Read More
Certificate of Deposit (CDT) -- 17 % annual return? by cccmedia
On an obscure Expat.com thread concerningpotential USA debt default, a poster suggestedinvesting in a Certificado de Depósitode Término (CDT) at one of the Colombianfinancial institutions.According to a list e-published at ...
@drpeterjstanton Best response I have seen in a long timeThank you Read More
Are Any Other US Expats Worried About a Debt Default? by karencds
I would imagine that the USD/COP rate would plummet. Is anyone else doing anything to prepare?
First Petro didn't win the popular vote in the 1st round And going to second round he won by 50.47% of the vote so that's like half of the people. So that's not alot. And right now his disapproval is growing by the day.And he's trying to force his ... Read More
Are Any Other US Expats Worried About a Debt Default? by karencds
I would imagine that the USD/COP rate would plummet. Is anyone else doing anything to prepare?
Yeah have 2 years worth of expenses in cash cop in a safe if the situation is not resolved within that time frame, then we are all in trouble. Read More
R-VISA renewal by Tail Gunner
I asked this question before and got no reponse , possibly i get lucky this time does anyone out there know what documents you need at Migracion Colombia when RENEWING an R-VISA in 2023 .
Simple pay an expert to do it for you, saving you headaches and issues in the process. Some members here recommend "Langon Law" out of Medellin, I also agree they have plenty of professionals able to handle your Visa Renewal. Give them a call for a ... Read More
New Here, and I Have Questions!! by Remo Zimbaldi
Hi folks. My name is Ken. I introduced myself here several days ago, and was a little surprised to receive so many quick responses from very friendly people, welcoming me to the forum. Thank you so much for that!!If it's okay with everyone here, ...
@karencds Nay I ask what age you are? Because from what I know and I have been living in Colombia long time you cannot sign up for EPS if you are over 61 I have some older expat friends and tbey all pay for Insurance Prepagada its expensive but tbey ... Read More
New Here, and I Have Questions!! by Remo Zimbaldi
Hi folks. My name is Ken. I introduced myself here several days ago, and was a little surprised to receive so many quick responses from very friendly people, welcoming me to the forum. Thank you so much for that!!If it's okay with everyone here, ...
Look on the cancelleria website for the different long term visas that would apply for your situation,Marriage, Money as investment visa Work visa or Pensiion retirement visa if you are getting a pension https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/ Read More
New Here, and I Have Questions!! by Remo Zimbaldi
Hi folks. My name is Ken. I introduced myself here several days ago, and was a little surprised to receive so many quick responses from very friendly people, welcoming me to the forum. Thank you so much for that!!If it's okay with everyone here, ...
HelloIts 180 days not 183 days 183 is for tax residency purposes.Getting a bank account withou a cedula is difficult although I have heard of people getting one with just a passport not sure if that is true or not.To get a cedula you need to apply ... Read More
5.9 magnitude earthquake shook Colombia at dawn 3/10/23 by duanesquier
Hopefully everyone is ok. Probably made for an interesting morning in some places."An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shook a large part of Colombia in the early hours of Friday, without the authorities having reported any victims or damage so far. ...
Pereira here, woken the whole building where we are shook at 4.21am. I was thinking of going outside but the episode was done in less than a minute. But it shook all the closets it was pretty scary. Read More
Airport tax by afortunado
I leave Medellin on Tuesday after 2 months here, can someone tell me if I have to pay some kind of tax when leaving. I’m returning to UK, thanks
The airport tax should already be included in your airline ticket look it up it shoud say exit tax on it, if it doesn't they will tell you at the airport where to pay it there.Have a good trip!!! Read More
The cost of Living in Colombia in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@Marquezdl inflation CPI was 13,12% at closing of 2022 so everything rises acording to CPI Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
Very hard, maybe not impossible, usually to get into the goverment EPS system you would have to been affiliated before you turn 60 years old. After that there is medicina prepagada and that's expensive. Also the new president is planning revamping ... Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@N.Barley There are banks here that accept big money transfers for direct investment in properties so that releases the proper forms for the goverment here not an issue using a lawyer in the process, have some friends who have bought properties so ... Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@aparimi85 When you apply for the Marriage Visa they will defennetly ask for an interview and both have to go to Bogota we had to show pictures and emails from years back showing a solid history, so that could be a problem for you. Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@aparimi85 I do not want to apply for citizenship because I am already a dual citizen Portuguese and American and I would have to give up one to get the Colombian and I am not doing that.Another thing is you can pretty much do anything with a ... Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@Mateo&Ximena Yes but with the new laws the Union Libre have to keep renewing every year now and need 5 years before you can apply for Resident Visa and alot more requisites now too for that Visa I would never go the route now better to apply ... Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@N.Barley Yes I could but its a big hassle, easier for me to keep renewing every 3 years, because they are very hard ass where the money comes from because of money laundering laws, you would have to have certification letters from the bank stating ... Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@N.Barley When it comes to Residebt Marriage Visa tge a.ount does not matter it can be 100 bucks Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
First of all you cant apply for a Residency Marriage visa right off the bat. You have to first apply for a Migrant Marriage Visa first. Which is good for 3 years then, since they recently changed tbe Law you have to wait 5 years with a Migrant Visa ... Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Colombia in one way or another. ...
2022 was one of the worst years economically.. due to the markets downturn and global economy.That aside, still had some small moments got to travel to Boyaca and visit Gustavita, and Villa de Leyva both which were wonderful. I plan on returning to ... Read More
Facilitators for Residency by Tortoise Unbroken
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ...
@N.Barley I never heard of a temporary residency visa it's either a Migrant Visa or a Resident Visa and that is permanent, although with the new Law it requires you to trespass it every 5 years and get a new cedula as well. A friend here in Pereira ... Read More
Which Colombian city is best to find GF? by nicks5353
Hi i am new to this forum I am looking for a Colombian Girlfriend which would be the best city to search, Is there also a Hookup culture there? Some people say there is others say there is not
If you're looking for easy women there's plenty of prepagos even on dating sites and apps some of them are working with criminals to drug you then rob you and worst case scnario end up dead in an alley ir even or own hotel riom there has been alot ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Colombia by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
I enjoy "trucha a la plancha" which is fresh trout grilled with mushrooms and garlic, cilantro very nice with coconut rice . Also the forementioned bandeja paisa is excellent as well. Read More
Are you a Medellin Guru? by Guest7953
Has anyone noticed that the Medellin Guru website has been offline for it seems a couple of months. I was looking for a comment from an expat I recall reading saying he was audited 2 years after buying an apartment and that it is very common ...
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0RusyeUeuRjcQJx3k75vzdz9Hdpv5QmfNXKwzFinnr9MjJmNLvGThf63DfeRD93gWl&id=100063643284407 Read More
Popular Visas to Live in Colombia, 2022 by cccmedia
According to James Lindzey of colombiavisas.com, the most popular visa type among Expats is the M-11 visa. It requires a 2022 verifiable income of $750 a month or three million Colombian pesos. Private pensions are permitted in order to ...
@brettfairweather Well from what I hear from other expats if its your initial visa you need to have prepaid health insurance that covers you the whole 1 year, than once yo have the Visa you can switch to the EPS system, my personal situation is ... Read More
Popular Visas to Live in Colombia, 2022 by cccmedia
According to James Lindzey of colombiavisas.com, the most popular visa type among Expats is the M-11 visa. It requires a 2022 verifiable income of $750 a month or three million Colombian pesos. Private pensions are permitted in order to ...
Possibly, I have the file for the new law 5477 but can't find anything on insurance on there, Read More
Popular Visas to Live in Colombia, 2022 by cccmedia
According to James Lindzey of colombiavisas.com, the most popular visa type among Expats is the M-11 visa. It requires a 2022 verifiable income of $750 a month or three million Colombian pesos. Private pensions are permitted in order to ...
@N.Barley not true. information is all over the place online, dont believe everything you read I just renewed my M visa and they accepted EPS. Read More
BUYING A HOUSE- MONEY TRANSFER ISSUES by JOHNYLONDON01
HI EVERYONEWHEN BUYING A PROPERTY ( APPROX $250K) - I NEED TO SOMEHOW TRANSFER MONEY TO COLOMBIA- ARE THEY GOING TO TAKE CUTS AS SOME KIND OF TAXES? DO YOU KNOW OF ANY TAX OR BANK FEES LOSSES BECAUSE OF THE TRANSFER TO COLOMBIA ( FROM ...
@N.Barley All those options you mention is all big ???One if you rent directly from an owner he may take 6 months without a fiador ir he may not where I am in Pereira it depends what the owner wants.If you rent from a renting agency they almost all ... 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 ...
@nico peligroDont worry be happy they wanna *** then you ** them by spending your money elsewhere I am planning on spending 6 months in Portugal 6 months in Colombia Read More
Cost of living in Providence?? by fixfireleo
I had my heart set on early retirement in Philippines. It has a lot of potential however there are some things I am not happy reading about so I want to make sure there isnt somewhere better. Providence Colombia seems like a great spot however ...
@nico peligro he can't only people born there and their families can get residence which is very scarce. Read More
Dollar Domination! USD Surpasses 4000 Colombian Pesos by cccmedia
Dollared Expats are cheering as the U.S. Dollar surpassed the 4000 Pesos mark and closed on Black Friday at 4007 Colombian Pesos (COP). Only for one brief period before, late March into April of 2020, has the Dollar shown such strength and exceeded ...
Costa Rica the gringos forced the locals out as it is more expensive to live there than the US now they can keep it Read More
Colombia's Presidential Election Results: 2022 by cccmedia
At a time of great social unrest and efforts to overcome the ongoing covid challenges, millions of Colombians went to the polls today in a presidential election.Visit this thread for updates on the election results after the polls close this evening.
@mtbe An insightful intellegent answer, I get atacked by liberal socialists on expat pages, for pointing out the same exact issues, even thrown out, their answer to everything is: democracy won and it was the people's choice.I just sit back and ... Read More
Colombia's Presidential Election Results: 2022 by cccmedia
At a time of great social unrest and efforts to overcome the ongoing covid challenges, millions of Colombians went to the polls today in a presidential election.Visit this thread for updates on the election results after the polls close this evening.
@CaliRay Due to the devaluation of yge Colombian peso normal things like food l, services, rents will cost colombians more also if you work in Colombia and you get paid in pesos your money is worth less, or less purchasing power in other words. Same ... Read More
Dollar Domination! USD Surpasses 4000 Colombian Pesos by cccmedia
Dollared Expats are cheering as the U.S. Dollar surpassed the 4000 Pesos mark and closed on Black Friday at 4007 Colombian Pesos (COP). Only for one brief period before, late March into April of 2020, has the Dollar shown such strength and exceeded ...
@Laker4115 But only clueless people would be buying colombian assets at that time. Read More
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 ...
@cccmedia I responded with first hand knowledge thats not speculation, when I got my visa there are things in the future to change certain types of visas but as of right now nothing is changed yet you can call all the lawyers in colombia they ... Read More
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 ...
I married a Colombian citizen and no criminal background certificates were asked I guess they do run their own checks at the Canceleria but I was never asked to provide one. I believe changes are coming to visas in Colombia and I believe in the near ... Read More
The best age to move to Colombia
Well his party won more seats in congress so that theory is out the window but regardless high inflation and more violence could be the cause including me to leave for a while. Read More
The best age to move to Colombia
@mtbe Wait another 24 months and he will be out of office 😃 Read More
What are your thoughts...
Socialist goverments do not know how to create wealth,... simply this bafoon wants to take from the rich and redistribute among the poor hence causing the wealthy, the job creators to leave the country and leaving it in chaos. Read More
What are your thoughts...
If he wins it will take a few years for the young people that voted for him to see he's ruining the country but you need to be ready to move on if the inflation in Colombia becomes too high to live here anymore. 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 ...
That's because we ha e not had comunists take over till me how is the housing market in Venezuela? 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 ...
You did the right thing Laker4115 by thinking ahead.... it amazes me how people make life decisions without taking into account the political situation in a certain country, also rents are very affordable in Colombia why risk such huge losses but ... 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 ...
And when Petro wins and everyone is leaving the country like Venezuela you'll never be able to sell anything cause no one will buy jack. I would wait till after the elections and see how things are working out in the country, unless you have ... Read More
Moving to Cerritos, Colombia - Pereira by decadude
I met a woman from Colombia and we have fallen fast for one another. I am fortunate to work from home and also run a business that I also can run over the phone and from home. I currently reside in Texas and all of my family and friends lives in ...
Sonesta is also out there and it's great or a small country beautiful place El Lugar Nordic owned by a Norwegian Read More
Border crossing: Ipiales to Tulcan? by Marquezdl
Does anyone know the current situation regarding crossing the border from Colombia to Ecuador at Ipiales/Tulcan with an American passport? I know that Ecuador does not require a special visa, but my question is regarding the current status of the ...
No I flew into quito from Bogota thus I said borders are still closed by land and sea, by looking into Ecuador entry requirements page, I saw the information had not changed I only fly so I'm not concerned with land or sea but that's what I ... Read More
Border crossing: Ipiales to Tulcan? by Marquezdl
Does anyone know the current situation regarding crossing the border from Colombia to Ecuador at Ipiales/Tulcan with an American passport? I know that Ecuador does not require a special visa, but my question is regarding the current status of the ...
Hi 1 the border is not closed by Air only by Land and Sea 2 you can apply for a Salva conduto at Migracion Colombia it's done online it gives you extra 30 days while you wait for visa. 3 if you are fully vaccinated you don't need PCR to ... Read More
Is Medellín Still the City of Eternal Spring? by cccmedia
A quarter century after the death of the infamous Pablo Escobar, Medellín has blossomed as a place that welcomes Expats, digital nomads and tourists. Some say, however, that global warming, vehicular traffic and tremendous population growth ...
Yes I lived there my wife is a Paisa and most of her family is from there, but after 3 months I had enough of getting stuck in traffic everywhere you go anytime of the day, pollution and the cost of living is not the same as Caldas or Quindio and ... Read More
How to arrive in USA with a working cell phone by geoffrey9012
Last time I landed in the States after a long absence abroad in Colombia I had no wotking cell phone and it caused me a bit of inconvenience. Is there a way to step off the plane on US soil and already have an American SIM card or other work-around?
I bought a sim card thru lycamobile from Mercado Libre you insert the sim as soon as you land to activate it than follow a few instructions depending on your cell phone brand mine was automatic as long as your phone is unlocked had minutes and data ... Read More
To Pay Tax in Colombia or Not by PhilCo58
If we are good law abiding Expats, we will do our legal bit to help Colombia, but that doesn't mean we are going to empty our pockets for them. When you decide to live in Colombia, one of your obligations is to visit DIAN and register your ...
So I'm kinda curious on this law, so if you are a Canadian citizen and you pay taxes in Canada then you shouldn't have to pay taxes in Colombia per tax treaty with Canada-Colombia? Is that correct? But I guess you still have to file Read More
Tourist visa extension by Neusicle
Does anyone know the process for extending a tourist visa in Cartagena Colombia. After being here for almost 90 days, I'd like to stay another 90.
Everything is being done online but I'm seeing more and more tourists being denied extensions, I guess it all depends on the officer working on the specific case. Good Luck 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 ...
This all depends on who you use for your taxes I know many expats receiving pensions here in Colombia who do not pay any taxes on their pensions, I for myself am not receiving pension yet, but I only pay about a $ 1000 USD on top of what I already ... Read More
Resident Visa Proof of income requirement by HutchX2020
I wanted to apply for a R-Visa next because I have an M-1 Visa but the proof of income requirement is the only issue I have, I would like to know if anyone here faced the same issues as me: I have a bank account in the US but the Visa Agency ...
Hi there I didn't realize I had a post to respond to but thanks to all that contribute well for an M-1 visa there is no requirement for proof of income, but I did talk to the Visa Agency in Poplado and they told me for an R Visa after my M-1 ... Read More
Resident Visa Proof of income requirement by HutchX2020
I wanted to apply for a R-Visa next because I have an M-1 Visa but the proof of income requirement is the only issue I have, I would like to know if anyone here faced the same issues as me: I have a bank account in the US but the Visa Agency ...
Yes , you can apply when you get here, but because of the Covid 19, I would suggest applying at the Colombian Embassy in your country and there you can find out all the requirements you need for the type of M Visa you need, everything is being done ... Read More
Resident Visa Proof of income requirement by HutchX2020
I wanted to apply for a R-Visa next because I have an M-1 Visa but the proof of income requirement is the only issue I have, I would like to know if anyone here faced the same issues as me: I have a bank account in the US but the Visa Agency ...
No I believe you actually have to apply for a normal Visa to get Cedula de Estranjeria Tomas a tourist it is actually only a permit not a Visa. Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
There are no more Citibanks in Combia Colpatria bought them I believe I was counting on Citibank being here when I got here too but they closed before I got here, but if you use Colpatria ATM's Citibank won't charge you fees. Read More
Marriage to a columbian lady by Mark Ratcliffe
I am Mark from Manchester UK and my is Victoria from Bogota we have been in a relationship for 3 years now and decided to get married what documents do I need to supply to the notary and what time in advance before our marriage. I intend to move to ...
(At) CanadaDoug Let me ask you for the renewa visal can I appear as a beneficiary on my wife's EPS ? or do I have to be a contributor on the EPS Thanks Hutch Read More
Marriage to a columbian lady by Mark Ratcliffe
I am Mark from Manchester UK and my is Victoria from Bogota we have been in a relationship for 3 years now and decided to get married what documents do I need to supply to the notary and what time in advance before our marriage. I intend to move to ...
Also Medical Insurance they are requiring that now as well Read More
Depositing Dollars in Colombian banks by Canadianmike
Ok I’ve been gone from Colombia for 12 years now. Before Citibank and Banco de Credito were the two top prestigious banks and both would allow you to deposit US Dollars Cash into an account. Can someone tell me what options are available to ...
From my experience in Dosquebradas, I went to Colpatria they told me straight out I would not be able to transfer funds from my Citibank Account in the US to Colpatria so I told them I would deposit in cash but they still were not able to open an ... Read More
Resident Visa Proof of income requirement by HutchX2020
I wanted to apply for a R-Visa next because I have an M-1 Visa but the proof of income requirement is the only issue I have, I would like to know if anyone here faced the same issues as me: I have a bank account in the US but the Visa Agency ...
Thanks for the reply, cccmedia Yes the Visa agency told me for an R-Visa it was easier for me using my wife`s income and me as a beneficiary of hers of course on EPS insurance I would have to appear as a beneficiary as well that is still being ... Read More
Resident Visa Proof of income requirement
I wanted to apply for a R-Visa next because I have an M-1 Visa but the proof of income requirement is the only issue I have, I would like to know if anyone here faced the same issues as me: I have a bank account in the US but the Visa Agency ... Read More
To Pay Tax in Colombia or Not by PhilCo58
If we are good law abiding Expats, we will do our legal bit to help Colombia, but that doesn't mean we are going to empty our pockets for them. When you decide to live in Colombia, one of your obligations is to visit DIAN and register your ...
Thanks for the prompt reply appreciate it very much my income comes from IRA distributions only so I dont know if the 25% would count. Read More
To Pay Tax in Colombia or Not by PhilCo58
If we are good law abiding Expats, we will do our legal bit to help Colombia, but that doesn't mean we are going to empty our pockets for them. When you decide to live in Colombia, one of your obligations is to visit DIAN and register your ...
Hello there I`m new here but find your answers very crediting. So for someone making $40,000 USD income and having to pay the I.R.S. around $5000 what would be my tax liability in Colombia give or take for 2020? Thanks in advance Read More