nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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Canadian
Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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Hoping to get married and live in Colombia by Trying to help
I came to Colombia May of 25 to visit and to meet up with a lady I had been chatting with for several months prior. I spent 8 nights, in beautiful Colombia, with my beautiful lady. I spent 3 nights in Medellin, 2 nights in Pereira where ...
@teacherincolombia36Kinda irrelevant to his questioon. He would be prettydumb to broadcast itAnd she probably wouldnt care anyway Read More
Receiving Income from the Netherlands while on a Colombian V-type visa by YoungMan101
Hi! Does anybody have any experience with working remotely while living in Colombia 183+ days per year? I've been living in Colombia for 1+years now, working for a Colombian company on a V-type visa. To supplement my income, I'm also working for two ...
@YoungMan101 My advice is cierra su pico..What happens in the Netherlands, stays in the NetherlandsAnd same with Colombia Read More
Relocating to Medellin Columbia by clauskoenig
Hi all,I’m Claus — a senior data engineer relocating to Medellín and working US‑aligned hours.Interested in connecting with other tech professionals, remote workers, and founders in the city.Also open to tips on ...
And just wait 3, 3 1...here comes the classical response when faced with a post titled like that.. Read More
Apartment rental in Manizales by charlie1745
Hi all, I am a retiree from Scotland who is looking for an apartment to rent in Manizales, probably around one to one and a half million pesos per month. Of all the parts of the world I have spent time in, Latin America and Colombia in particular ...
@Marquezdl Thats country living. Far from everything. Pretty well need a car to live out there. 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 wanna be a refuge in Norway.Lots of generous freebies there...Think I have a case?? Read More
Moving to Cali in July 2026 by ACOD2026
Hi everyone,I'm moving to Cali in July of this year, only staying around 6/8 months—family of 6. Looking for advice on housing: furnished rental or unfurnished? I'm so confused as we have to think about the kids' school as well. Any advice ...
I bet this is another " fly by" poster we will hear nothing from again.Moving a family of 6 to Cali of all places for 6 to 9 months?Makes zero sense.I worked as an expat my whole life and if it is a short work assignment, the ... 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 ...
@SamHCII Ooh ..another one of those "types" of posts..I wonder why this sites seem.to attract those "types" of posters ja jaOh well I have been an expat most of my adult life and have seen my share of crazy " types".. 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 ...
@SamHCII No..well maybe, but also a chance of errorJust go to the MRE websitehttps://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visaThe guy is supposedly going for a Conyuge / Marraige visaIt is the only visa that doesnt ask for a criminal record up ... Read More
Hoping to get married and live in Colombia by Trying to help
I came to Colombia May of 25 to visit and to meet up with a lady I had been chatting with for several months prior. I spent 8 nights, in beautiful Colombia, with my beautiful lady. I spent 3 nights in Medellin, 2 nights in Pereira where ...
If it floats flies or.... Read More
Remote Income by Bhill5687
Hello, my name is Brandon and I am 32 years old. I just joined these forums and I wanted to ask everyone on here how they are making their income either remote or otherwise in order to live abroad as an expat. I have had my eyes set on Colombia as I ...
@ChineduOpara Muy idea is if the OP wasnt able to.make that meagre amount of money as a Digital.nomad previously, how do they suddeny expect to do it now? Read More
Remote Income by Bhill5687
Hello, my name is Brandon and I am 32 years old. I just joined these forums and I wanted to ask everyone on here how they are making their income either remote or otherwise in order to live abroad as an expat. I have had my eyes set on Colombia as I ...
@SimCityAT Your number is really low.Salario minimo in 2026 is 1,750 ,905 COP.Times 3 is 5,252,715 COP.Todays exchange rate is 3668 COP to $USDSo with todays exchange rate you need $1432 guaranteed income to qualify for a Nomad Visa. Read More
Hoping to get married and live in Colombia by Trying to help
I came to Colombia May of 25 to visit and to meet up with a lady I had been chatting with for several months prior. I spent 8 nights, in beautiful Colombia, with my beautiful lady. I spent 3 nights in Medellin, 2 nights in Pereira where ...
You maybe in.luckhttps://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/conyugenacionalThe cancilleria doesnt ask for police record in thiere requisitos for a Conyuge visa.But they could ask for it anyway , after you apply but unlikely,as they know it is a big deal ... 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 ...
@Trying to help If you have a felony record.you have as much chance of living here legally with a visa as a snowballs chance in HellUnless you get it.struck from.your record Read More
Apartment rental by Orion3131
Is there a requirement to to have 3 times income to rent an apartment in Medellin?
@cab989898 You can do what Osage suggested but it could and from personal experience probably would take weeks, espescailly as a first time foreigner with no contacts and it would obiousy help if you were fluent in Spanish, and you would have to ... Read More
Apartment rental by Orion3131
Is there a requirement to to have 3 times income to rent an apartment in Medellin?
@cab989898 Well I am still on here.Sorry about my little rantIf you are worried about Airnb cots. Colombia is not the place for you and definitely not MedellinIts not a low budget place to hang out anymore.Try Bolivia( bring dollars cash ... Read More