brettfairweather
Canadian looking for information about Colombia
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Good visa immigration attorney by hiddent
Hello everyone, Can you recommend a good visa immigration attorney I’ve already had a bad experience with a lady attorney named *** *** Colombia her. I don’t even know if she was a real attorney, but any information you can share with ...
@kbeattie what is his contact info please Read More
Extension in colombia by yvesrenard731
Hi, we have been in colombia for more than 2 months and would like to extend our stay for another 3 months. In order to change our flights we were hoping to have an answer from migration colombia, nevertheless it looks like it would be easier in the ...
125,000,000 or 125 mil as you say is the equivalent to 31,321 USD Read More
Healthcare options for Rentista, Pensionada, Digital Nomad Visas by nico peligro
Hello , first I would like to apologize, I know this has been covered previously. I will do a site search later, but I thought I would make this post now to jog everbodies memory , and to see if there are any newbies out there that has different, ...
I got a quote of 3 plans for a one year travel insurance that is accepted for all countries "so they say" the cheapest was 750 USD and went up to 1350 I believe for one yearIt's from medellinguru you can search them they come up top in search Read More
Your neighbours in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Colombia, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Colombia: Tell us ...
@Cheryl I've been trying to get a retirement visa for the last 2 years and have pretty much given up. I tried 4 times online and each time got held up till it timed out and had to reapply . I can no longer afford to live her in Ontario Canada on my ... Read More
Colombian Citizenship by PhilCo58
Anyone considering applying for Citizenship should be aware that the requirements changed in September. Previously the requirements were dictated under : Ley 43 de 1993Now details are dictated under:Ley 2332 de 2023 ...
@ChineduOpara I tried a yr and a half ago to get my retirement visa online I tried 4 times each time they timed it out I gave up I wish I could get to Colombia Canada is so messed up now can't afford to live here anymore you're lucky Read More
Good visa immigration attorney by hiddent
Hello everyone, Can you recommend a good visa immigration attorney I’ve already had a bad experience with a lady attorney named *** *** Colombia her. I don’t even know if she was a real attorney, but any information you can share with ...
@hiddent I meant this for you I've also heard nothing but good things about Langon Attorneys Cra. 39 #13sur 55, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín I've heard so much about then here in this site plus another couple I've been ... 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 ...
@J L Barrera10 I wanted to live in the coffee belt I tried last year 3 times to get an M Visa but they messed me around so bad each time the application timed out and apparently from what I hear this practice is getting worse and now apparently ... 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.
@nico peligro EXCELLENT analogy Canada today LOLOL 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.
@nico peligro Looking like I will never make it to Colombia I now have to look ant Ecuador .. I'm not very happy as Ecuador is beautiful and doesn't have the greed stigma my very limited gov pension would go further in Colombia Read More
Managing child-related expenses in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Embarking on an expat journey to Colombia with children presents unique challenges, particularly concerning the financial considerations related to raising kids. Whether you are planning to relocate to Colombia or have already ...
I wholeheartedly agree with nico peligro about kidsMyself I have given up on trying to get to Colombia I heard nothing but how easy it was well that's a joke Read More
Assessing Colombia for retirement by brettfairweather
HiI am from Ontario Canada have been researching Colombia for a few years now but just recently retired (covidless victim of covid) so now on a very low Canadian pension 2025 a month I was looking at Colombia a beautiful country I've learned and ...
@nico peligro I just saw this reply Thank youI have been thinking about Ecuador Argentina or Uruguay especially after the visa revamp last year I can't afford to pay these global companies for healthcare. I've been following a couple on their blog ... Read More
Colombia Visa Hell, 2023 by Mr. Barley
Alejandra, associate of star visa facilitator James L., has a pair of new blog posts, including one offering tips for visa applications in 2023.Here is an excerpt:Some persons are having to pursue visas for up to 6 months. We have seen many people ...
@Mr. Barley yes and because of this my past 4 years dream of moving to Colombia is now kapustksie I now have to look at other countries starting with Ecuador Read More
Assessing Colombia for retirement
HiI am from Ontario Canada have been researching Colombia for a few years now but just recently retired (covidless victim of covid) so now on a very low Canadian pension 2025 a month I was looking at Colombia a beautiful country I've learned and ... Read More
Colombia Visa Hell, 2023 by Mr. Barley
Alejandra, associate of star visa facilitator James L., has a pair of new blog posts, including one offering tips for visa applications in 2023.Here is an excerpt:Some persons are having to pursue visas for up to 6 months. We have seen many people ...
@Mr. Barley not only the lengthy review process but some of us wish to move there for the exchange rate I'm on a fixed gov pension since this new president prevented us from accessing thee local EPS the cost of a global ins comp is a little over ... Read More
Portugal - Type of Visas by JohnnyPT
Type of VisasSource: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros)https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-v … pe-of-visaApply for VISA to Portugal in UK:https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/por ...
@JohnnyPT non of these links are loading for me just perpetual spinning but that could be something in my PC preventing them nothing ever works for me Read More
Healthcare in Colombia - seeing a specialist by melanieclare
Hi!I’m relocating to Bogota later in the year. I’m 38 but have a couple of pre-existing medical conditions, and it seems near impossible to have these covered with private health insurance, and I have seen comments that it might even be ...
@cccmedia I'm curious what constitutes preexisting conditions I'm diabetic on insulin high blood pressure and cholesterol these conditions are 100% under control with medications Will this prevent me from getting healthcare coverage in Colombia? Read More
Medellin Lawyer by Tail Gunner
This ****" everyone out there needs to know this guy is not honest !
@CoolTexan I am currently trying to get a pension visa for Colombia I am a very limited income can not currently afford a lawyer but in my research and inquiries I have found this firm has the best reputation https://langoncolombia.com/Their ... 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, ...
@Remo Zimbaldi I only know that they have changed thee requirements for getting a pension visa seniors after a pension vise can not apply for the local EPS maybe once you have your residency I don't know I only know you need another form of ... 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, ...
@HutchX2020 for the English speaking TV use a VPN google VUMOO I waych all my TV there most in English but like Netflix a lot is recorded in Spanish or French Most N American shows in English I get Mainstream new up to date movies anything that ... Read More
R-VISA renewal by mrmoo19494851
I will need to renew my R-VISA in about six months how do you make an appointment at migracioncolombia to accomplish this task . Any info appreciated.
@mrmoo19494851 Sorry I have no answer for you just read this I was trying for my MM visa till they changed the healthcare requirements no longer allowing pensioners access to EPS I'm wondering if it is just for this visa if I can still apply for ... Read More
Buying an Apartment - Tips/Resources? by Zooldrool
Hi everyone, I am planning to buy an apartment in Colombia and was wondering if anyone knows of good resources I can read or tips so I can understand the process.I have a permanent residence visa and bank account already so hopefully this will make ...
@JEANLUBAR WOW 160 K Canadian wish I had money to buy other than renting : (( 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. ...
The calm before the storm?? 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 ...
@nico peligro I can't see the original message so this isn't making sense to me LOL 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 ...
@cccmedia Hi I was originally looking to Colombia to live but since the M pension visa you're no longer allowed in their EPS and I can't afford these global insurance companies . I am looking to Ecuador now. snow birding is not an option once I ... 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 ...
@nico peligro is this in Ecuador cause I know in Colombia where I was trying to retire they have changed the requirements and you can no longer get EPS in Colombia on a retirement/pension visa Because of this I have been following a couple in ... 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 ...
@HutchX2020 I thought you could only renew the 3 year visa only one time then you could apply for residency after 5 years there 1 year before the 2nd visa expires 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 ...
@N.Barley these are very very expensive minimum $500 us a month I myself can not afford this and need a better solution for coverage I'm trying to get my M visa now Read More
Places to Avoid in Colombia. by cccmedia
Even IL Magazine says avoid these places.International Living magazine has a dubiousreputation amongst some Expats for boosting the countries and placesit covers with an uncritical eye.However, in an article published at itswebsite, IL recently ...
@cccmedia and I'm considering Bogota because of the cooler temperatures I've heard it's not a great city but that's where the girl is I've been talking to the last couple years I know she won't leave the city or her mom. As well I'm sure there's ... Read More
Certificado de Solteria - how to get such document without returning? by dbossman11
Just told by Notary in Bucaramanga, Colombia that I needed to prove that I was now single, even though I presented him with both apostilized Divorce papers. Question: Does this requirement vary from Notary to Notary? Are Notaries more flexible in ...
@Markcol you say she is good with visa's as well?would you have her email or business contact as I can not call her I do not speak Spanish and I need help and advice getting a pensioners visa ThanksBrett 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 ...
@cccmedia I have been hearing how easy it was to obtain a Colombia visa ever since I started researching Colombia probably 2 years ago now that I have actually made the decision to do this I am having nothing but trouble. Plus I always thot once ... 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 ...
@HutchX2020 Can you tell me how I apply for the EPS there I have checked other insurance companies I'm hoping to get something cheaper I don't have 400 dollars a month to spend on health ins Thanks Read More