Chinedu
@ChineduOpara
American and Nigerian expat in Colombia
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431
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About me
American and Nigerian
Lives in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombi
Speaks Fluent English, B2 Igbo (native tongue), and B1 Standard Spanish
Registration: 08 August 2021
Activity
Quality of customer service in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Colombia, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
@ChineduOpara I could tell you stories.There are consumer protection rules in Colombia, but you have to go through hoops sometimes to enforce them ( i.e tutelas etc)If its a small amount, less than 500 k pesos, not worth the effort, which is what ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Colombia, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
@CherylShort answer:Customer Service isn't "a thing" in Colombia.Long answer:Colombian businesses, vendors, and service providers don't believe in customer relationships nor customer retention... At least not in the way that us foreigners are ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Colombia, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
@nico peligroWell, to be fair, there are a few exceptions, like Homecenter and a few other big-box stores. I assume that they HAVE to accept refunds (within reason/restriction) for some reason that (I am willing to bet 50U$D) has NOTHING to do with ... Read More
I am looking for a Job in the IT industry in Medellin Colombia by clauskoenig
I am an experienced Data and cloud Architect and Engineer. I am looking for work in Medellin. I have 26+ experience in my field. Everything related to data and information is my business.I worked with fortune 500 companies in diverse sectors from ...
Hmmm it might be best to look for work globally, because such jobs are extremely rare in Colombia (and they don't pay that well). But it's not impossible... make sure you attend hella professional networking events. Good luck with the job search... ... 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 should contact a lawyer in the state where the conviction is recorded to file for an expungement. If successful legally the conviction never occurred and you can then file to have it removed from your FBI report. Best of luck with the new ... 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 ...
@nico peligroI heard that - and watched a documentary about - their jails/prisons... apparently they are the equivalent of 2- or even 3- star USA hotels. And over there they focus on rehabilitation, not only punishment. Completely opposite of 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 ...
@OsageArcher Fascinating, thank you! 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 Hey how did you qualify for being a political refugee from the USA? I wanted to try that path in 2024 but I couldn't find enough info nor support... 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 ...
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 my lady ... 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.luck https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/conyugenacional The 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
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 ...
Well, it's Colombia so you can make extra money by legally selling 🍑LOL 😉 Just kidding, of course (unless you're into that... in which case, who am I to judge? Make yo' money, bro!) 🤑Anyway in all seriousness, it sounds like ... Read More
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 ...
@stealtannest3t What type of Cedula? I assume CE? Does your cedula say "Visitor"? Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
As stated before, my temporary residency card is supposed to be extended in September of 2026, now I see I do not meet the income requirements! And I don't meet any of the other criteria for residency status. It looks like I may have to leave the ... Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
@ChineduOpara Subject: CRITICAL 2026 UPDATES: FBI Checks & New Residency Rules Hi Chinedu! I’m Marsha. I’ve been on the ground here in Playa for 9+ years. I noticed your post from October—if you haven't finalized your move ... Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
Hello @ChineduOpara How are you going with your application process? I am a temporary resident and live in Guadalajara with my partner. Do you have any questions? Or do you have it all sorted now? Cheers Mark - @marcuss63Hi! Since I have a lot ... Read More