nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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Bank recommendations for opening an account in Colombia? by stealtannest3t
What banks do you recommend in Colombia? After 3+ years here I decided to take the plunge and open an account but have run into a few roadblocks. I have just used ATM's and stood in line in the past to pay bills that are only a few hundred USD a ...
BanColombia is no 1 by far.Davavienda okay to deposit money and take it out immediately. Last time I checked the App did nor online transfers did not work for people with CEs only citizens but that admittedly ... Read More
Question about the Tourist Permit Shuffle by ChineduOpara
My Colombia Digital Nomad visa expired towards the end of September, so I stepped out of the country (1 day before it expired) and came back 2 weeks later (Oct. 9th) as a tourist. My tourist stamp says 90 days.So, I have 2 options.Option 1: The ...
@El Jer What hyperbole Read More
Managing meals in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Colombia? We ...
Depends where you liveOn the coast water can be contaminatedI never got sick except esting sea food on rmthe coastbut then I have a.long term expat stomachProbably glt all types of micro.parasites but dlesnt bother me Read More
Question about the Tourist Permit Shuffle by ChineduOpara
My Colombia Digital Nomad visa expired towards the end of September, so I stepped out of the country (1 day before it expired) and came back 2 weeks later (Oct. 9th) as a tourist. My tourist stamp says 90 days.So, I have 2 options.Option 1: The ...
@Digitarius You will be looking at shitier and shitier shitholes if you wanna only stay in countries that arent ," allies" of the USIt is what it is. And I am no MAGA by any stretch of the imaginación, just stating reality. Read More
Trying to get citizenship and another country by brownpoppa14
While looking around to find the right fit for me any suggestions and do they have any programs of funding to help you move from USA looking for permanent residency out of the country Brandy Nicole
Spain lets anybody in and you can just go.on asylum Spain is more expensive than Latín América but cheaper than Northern Europe Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@ChineduOpara So you didnt enjoy your time in Colombia?I have been here 13 years and will probably have to leave in the next couple.I loved my time in Colombia and still do while I am here.No regrets.. not on any of my decisions in life.It is ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@ChineduOpara Almost every country, every type of visa counts for accumulated time.Colombia has so many road blocks and issues its ludicrous. Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
Albania sounds cool Read More
Manizales and surrounding area by Digitarius
Anyone have any info on Manizales such as areas to rent an apartment and schools for a toddler? Any and all information would be appreciated. I am seriously considering moving like in the next month or 2. And yes I have been there and I have ...
@Digitarius Depending what your budget isPalermo is the best..but most exensive. Also Milan, Cable, further along Avenue Santander goodBut you will have to find owners directly to rent to you ( quite an onerous task) because dealing with ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
I already explained. Its pretty basic.Your required income or minimum.investment for your visa will go up 23% for all types of visas, except conyuge. This is because all these values are based on the SMLMV the salario minimo.Plus ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@ChineduOpara Cepeda is the candidate for president in Petros party- El Pacto Histórico. My friends tell me he is even more radical than Petro, He was a member of the young communist party when he was younger, also had close ties with the ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@stealtannest3t yes thats not just a bummer, but also a vote buying bummer, with the election coming up nextyear. Its gonna effect yours, mine and ours future Visa Applications, plus inflation, plus the exchange rate (up or down, maybe Peso ... Read More
Requirement to have Un Tomador y Un Coduedor to Rent an Apartment by NicolasVasquez
Hello, I found a cute apartment that I love by searching Finca Raiz and then connecting with the real estate agency that listed it. I went to view the apartment today with my friend who is a local Colombian citizen and a business owner. I am being ...
@El Jer I second that. I even had a lady in Bucaramanga try to get more than the deposit, trying to charge me for stuff that was obviously were and tear. I told her "take me to court"But the good thing about Bucaramanga is (or was) , in the past you ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@stealtannest3t Thanks a lot.Really appreciate it Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@ChineduOpara They raised minimum wage by 22./% and Cepedas popularity rating went up to 42./%The young and "poor" still like FreebiesShades of ChavezSee ya in Cuenca Read More