Xavier Varela-Rosales
Colombian citizen
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Registration: 27 September 2021
Debit card denial in colombian for colombian wife by larryheath950
has anyone had experience with debit or credit card denial from Bancolombia. I recenly went to apply for a credit card at bancolombia and was denied because they said i owed 299.000 to transito. then my wife went today to bancolombia and was denied ...
You do get a debit card automatically when you open a bank account however, if you're trying to get a credit card with Bancolombia it works the same way as in other countries you have to have credit history, if you don't that's a reason why they may ... Read More
COLOMBIAN SCAM GIRLS: THE BLACKLIST by JohnyLondon
I think there should be a blacklist of girls on the forum, indicating: their first name, surname (or alias), the city where they are staying, with a short description of the situation and their telephone numbers (which, if Googled, could be checked ...
No lawyer in Colombia will take a case unless you had a promesory note, in other words a signed document stipulating the amount of money and the terms of the payments, with that you could put lien on some of her assets, without it no one will take ... Read More
Registering a newborn by Ianspike
Has anyone fathered a child in Colombia? If so, what is the process of registering the child.. My Nokia is saying I personally have to register the child in Colombia.. Would like some info on the process.... Thank You!!!
You are going to need the document from the hospital, blood type of the new born , proof that you are the parent, your ID etc and the mother, you can register the baby in any public notary Read More
Bancolombia - contacting a live person by jmg988
I'm living in the US but have a savings acct in Bancolombia but lost the code to my card. Without that card code I cannot talk to anyone from the bank when I call and I cannot get into my account online. Has anyone experienced this problem?
I had that problem and I live in Houston, I call Bancolombia on a chat and they put me thru with their security office in Medellin, after they asked me many question, and I mean over 10 randon questions to make sure it was me the owner of the ... Read More
What i do to bring girlfriend from Colombia to Holland for holiday? by bk1964kb
My girlfriend wants to come for holiday to Holland. What i must do to bring her here and what is the best period for the ticketprice?
She needs a Schengen visa, if She holds a passport she can apply for the visa at the Netherlands embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Travel is normally more expensive the closer it's to Christmas, usually cheaper if she travels before December 15 ... Read More
Need to exchange leftover COL pesos into USD by RT46
I need advice on options for exchanging my leftover COL pesos for USD.I have about 1,500,000 pesos and want to exchange them either into USD or into Costa Rican Colones.I am flying to Costa Rica on the first of August so I want to do this ...
@RT46 Go to an exchange office and by dollars 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
You are incorrect, Check Mig is not require if you enter by land but still required if you enter Colombia by plane. 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
I go in and out of Colombia All the time and never have problems with the checkmig form however, I do it in Spanish and maybe it's a lot easier, even if you don't get the email I guarantee Is already at the imigration Office. If you need help let me ... Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Colombia by Mickael
Hello everyone, [b]The COVID-19 pandemic[/b] had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to ...
Check-mig is an immigration control form the same form you used to fill out years ago either coming to or going to another country, it's just that it's electronic now they don't ask for it because when you fill it out and you send it-in they already ... Read More
Car rental without a credit card by AlbertRufus
Hello everyone, does anyone know of a way to rent a car without using a credit card here in Colombia. I only have debit cards, and I need to get my hands on some wheels asap. Thanks
@Jawenna Panamericana rentacar on Calle 92 #15-62 may take your debit card and also hold a deposit. You can call them at 310 698-3493 and ask them Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
@travisbridges2 Actually in Colombia we use TRAMITOLOGOS not lawyers for this type of papers like going to the minister of foreign affairs, they get all the information for you etc now, with all that said, I know it may be easy for me that speak the ... Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
Not sure why you need a lawyer, contact the Ministerio de Relaciones exteriores, minister of foreign relations office and you can get all the information for free, including the forms you need to fill out and requirements. I'm not sure they have the ... Read More
GIRLFRIEND / FIANCE/ WIFE (??) FROM COLOMBIA by JohnyLondon
A bit of advice: Colombians are great women. Healthy, seemingly happy, dancing, oh - you would like to forget about God's world.You will be surrounded by laughter and dancing in the fumes of wine and beer, if you buy aguardiente - they will ...
Sorry to disappoint all of you but it's not abnormal for married women in Colombia to go out with her friends, single or married for dinner and drinks. Does she gets home at 4am? Probably, that is when some of the bars close, and in Colombia where ... Read More
Wiring money to Colombisa by seablock
Has anyone recently wired money to their Colombian bank account (BancoColombia) to purchase real estate? What are the current procedures to withdraw money. In the past, they wanted pay stubs and various documents.
@seablock, You Can Send any amount of money In to Bancolombia but, Bancolombia is going to ask you were the money comes from like Bank account statements, proof of employer or if sold real estate, que proof of transactions, etc etc. It will ... 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 ...
@Laker4115 This post is not about politics, [Moderated] Read More
Buying property in Medellin by juniorrosas031598
Is it good buying a property in Medellin Colombia I’m 24 years old I’m thinking about a property in Colombia but I don’t know the rents and cost
Couple things to remember, first due to inflation what may seem as the value has double in few years it has not, before you have to give 2,000 pesos to a dollar now you have to give 4000 so you're basically in the same place where you ... Read More
The best age to move to Colombia
@mtbe Same was said before Trump won the election in the States, everyone said to stay away from the US and many people said they were going to leave the country if Trump won the elections, the fact is Trump came and went and the country is ... Read More
I want to start a business in Colombia from the US by alex9094
Hi everyone my name is Alex, I am looking to move from US to Colombia. But I also want to start a business from US to make the transition easier. So I have a few questions and any information is greatly appreciated. 1. What would I need to start a ...
Speaking with ignorance is dangerous, unless you understand the system and why the lines at the clinics, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” Read More
Making phone calls in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Colombia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Colombia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
I would expect 3G to be around for a while, keep in mind that there is a large Colombian population that still uses old phones and can't afford new technology, also prepaid continues to be used by most people. Whenever you stop seeing vendors on ... Read More
Making phone calls in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Colombia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Colombia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
I won't repeat what's already been said but let me add to all the post. I have two phones, my US is with T-Mobile and works at 3G networks around the world no extra charge, except for calls which Cost 25 cents a minute but Whatsapp works ... Read More
How to bring your car to Colombia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Colombia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
After reading all the posts I see that one essential question for some readers remains not very clear so here is the answer. NO, you can't bring your used vehicle into Colombia and keep it beyond 180 days. If you get stopped and you will with ... Read More
Colombian driver's license by CaliRay
I've been in Colombia for more than 11 years and during that time my U.S. driver license expired. Getting a new one there is quite a bureaucratic nightmare I'd rather avoid. Currently in Texas you must wait two months or more just for an ...
Keep in mind that your US driver's license doesn't exchange for a Colombia DL. In order to get a Colombia DL you need a Cedula de Extranjeria or just a Cedula if you are naturalized. Without a Cedula you can't get a Colombia DL. If you ... Read More
Dentist In Colombia by lebaneseblonde
Can anyone tell me how much a dentist visit in Colombia usually cost? I have a fiance in Colombia with a tooth problem and just wanted to know prices.
I'm not sure what you are looking for, but not only does Colombia has some of the best dentists in the world just like the eye doctors, perhaps you need to do some research and maybe ask for some recommendations, stay away from dental chains, ... Read More