Salsera
German expat in Nicaragua
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509
Contacts
17
About me
German
Lives in Leon
Speaks German, English, French, Spanish, a little Malagasy
Registration: 10 June 2010
Inquiry by joyeecanu
Good day! I would like to ask assistance on how to obtain Police Clearance in Madagascar from "Procureur Generalor Cours d' appel of Antananarivo". Badly needed it for Immigration requirements. Insights and help would be appreciated. ...
Hi guys, the police record is called "Casier judiciaire No 3" here in Madagascar. Read More
Learning Malagasy Language by FullOtto
Hello fellow expats, For native speakers of any European language like English, French or German, the Malagasy language can seem incredibly complicated and with very few similarities to the languages that we are used to. For many expats, it must ...
Even worse when it comes to the passive mode: "The car is being driven by Lisa." Honestly, I never got that far... I can communicate in basic Malagasy, and often the bajaj drivers are amazed "tena mahay malagasy ianao!" But very ... Read More
Banking in Madagascar in 2019 by amtwghng
could I get opinions on the best banks in 2019 to use in Madagascar for transferring money from overseas with little problems from bank officials that I think are just looking to steal funds maybe - gasp - internet banking that works ? so far I ...
I am back in Mahajanga since March and have a bank account at BfV. After some weeks I had my cheques (yes - these are still used her...) to withdraw money, then a provisional VISA card and later the "real" VISA card for Madagascar. They ... Read More
Inquiry by joyeecanu
Good day! I would like to ask assistance on how to obtain Police Clearance in Madagascar from "Procureur Generalor Cours d' appel of Antananarivo". Badly needed it for Immigration requirements. Insights and help would be appreciated. ...
You will need a Casier judiciaire No 3 which is established by the Court in Antananarivo (near Lac Anosy). Maybe you need someone who gets it for you, as email or letters don't work very well for administrative stuff. Try to contact the company ... Read More
I am interested in emigrating to madagascar by colhar
I am looking for information about emigrating to Madagascar. I am of Zimbabwe origin with currently South African citizenship and living in the UK. Life here is dismal and I really want to go back to Africa and my ideal location would be Madagascar ...
The 1st question is: for which visa do you want to apply? retired? company founder/investor? Check out the website of the Embassy of Madagascar in Great Britain for all info on the visa types and requirements. Read More
Is that good idea to stay in Medagascar after retirement ? by sanju1972
i live in france, age 43 yrs old, at present Europe living financial conditions is very stressfull. I think to spend my remain life in Medagascar because there people speak english and french. and low cost living. can anybody guide in this matter ? ...
Hi blessthispeople, 1. Why do you want to live in Madagascar? Have you ever spent some time there? 2. If your mum gets residency, this has no (positive) influence upon your visa. Your option would be to either find a paid job (which is quite ... Read More
Is that good idea to stay in Medagascar after retirement ? by sanju1972
i live in france, age 43 yrs old, at present Europe living financial conditions is very stressfull. I think to spend my remain life in Medagascar because there people speak english and french. and low cost living. can anybody guide in this matter ? ...
As I heard you only get 60 days max. at the airport, and the procedure for extending by another 30 days seems to be very complicated. Read More
Rent a restaurant in Madagascar by albakiara
I'd like to rent a restaurant/ Local resort in Madagascar and l'd like to ask if it is difficult to obtain resident permit or work permit and how long is the procedure? I'm italian and if some italian or european is living there and can ...
A French friend wants to sell his excellent and well-visited restaurant in Amborovy, Mahajanga at La Petite Plage. Its name is "Papy Raleur" - you can look for him on FACEBOOK or search for this name. Read More
Buying property in Madagascar by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Madagascar? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Madagascar? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
As a foreigner - if you don't invest quite a lot of money in a business - you cannot buy land. Land in Madagascar belongs to the ancestors: it is "Tanindrazana". You can conclude a "bail amphytheotique", which means renting ... Read More
Immigration advice for South Africans by GreyAfrican
Hi there, dear expats! I'm a South African text editor who can work anywhere on the planet with reliable internet connection. I'm considering emigrating and have thought of going to Madagascar. What is living there like? A friend is put off ...
Not from SA, but once from Germany and in a few months from Nicaragua. If there is an Embassy of Madagascar in your country - in SA there is one - you can contact them and , after chosing your visa type on their website, take the corresponding ... Read More
Is that good idea to stay in Medagascar after retirement ? by sanju1972
i live in france, age 43 yrs old, at present Europe living financial conditions is very stressfull. I think to spend my remain life in Medagascar because there people speak english and french. and low cost living. can anybody guide in this matter ? ...
I just read that now you can get the visa online here: http://www.evisamada.gov.mg/en_US/ I am not sure if this is already active - the info said that it will be activated in January 2019 or so. So give it a try! Read More
Safety and security in today's Nicaragua by GuestPoster3740
Advice and information wanted. I was scheduled to come to Nicaragua as a development worker with a Canadian NGO on June 24th, 2018. However, all Canadian volunteers have been evacuated, and now, their contracts terminated. This situation will be ...
Everything works - electricity, water, internet, streets are repaired. I just spent one lovely relaxing week in a very nice hotel close to SJDS. Here in Leon everything is tranquilo, some hostals and restaurants are reopening. If you don't ... Read More
Contacts for sustainable forestry sources
Maybe contact EDEN Reforestation project: https://edenprojects.org/ Read More
Language selection?
Ohhh! Thank you! No good idea - I only see it when I scroll down, but often there is not reason to scroll down... Read More
Language selection?
Since some time I have the problem that I cannot switch between languages in this forum - the country flags do not appear anymore in the upper right corner. Also when I am on the NICARAGUA site and select Madagascar and confirm with OK, it does not ... Read More
Immigration advice for South Africans by GreyAfrican
Hi there, dear expats! I'm a South African text editor who can work anywhere on the planet with reliable internet connection. I'm considering emigrating and have thought of going to Madagascar. What is living there like? A friend is put off ...
Sent you a contact request and message. Read More
Doing business in Madagascar by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
and the 3rd was: aza manofy - don't dream! Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Peggy, still not found your forever home? Like me... Leaving Nicaragua soon, will spend some time in Costa Rica and probably Panama, then eventually Columbia (Caribbean coast) or back to Madagascar - who knows... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Colombia, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Bill, as you have a pensionado visa: Do you have to transfer your pension monthly to a Columbian account to get this visa? Or do you only submit an apostilled letter of your SS confirming the amount - and then withdraw with your credit card from ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Colombia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Colombia, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Bill, as you have a pensionado visa: Do you have to transfer your pension monthly to a Columbian account to get this visa? Or do you only submit an apostilled letter of your SS confirming the amount - and then withdraw with your credit card from ... Read More
how is the security feeling ?
Hello, I am Elfi and living in Leon, Nicaragua since 2015. I moved here from Mahajanga, Madagascar, where I had a company for solar systems and video production for 11 years and was able to realize almost all my dreams. After a coup and 5 years of ... Read More
Safety and security in today's Nicaragua by GuestPoster3740
Advice and information wanted. I was scheduled to come to Nicaragua as a development worker with a Canadian NGO on June 24th, 2018. However, all Canadian volunteers have been evacuated, and now, their contracts terminated. This situation will be ...
Hi Willow 69380, Sorry - but it does not look good at all, our feeling is that it gets worse every day. You should absolutely follow the news on Nicaragua at least weekly. If you don't have anything important to do here or just come for ... Read More
Safety and security in today's Nicaragua by GuestPoster3740
Advice and information wanted. I was scheduled to come to Nicaragua as a development worker with a Canadian NGO on June 24th, 2018. However, all Canadian volunteers have been evacuated, and now, their contracts terminated. This situation will be ...
At present the universities are not "active". My housemate came here to study medicine, and 1 week later the turmoil started. Since then students and many professors are claiming an independent university and want to abandon the strictly ... Read More
plan to move to nicaragua from pakistan
Hello Raz, I don't know if you followed the latest news on Nicaragua. We have some political and social turmoil here, and things do not seem to be solved in the short run: Almost daily demonstration marches (mostly peaceful), but also ... Read More
I want to move permanently to Madagascar by Ewing Sarufu
Hello guys. New member on this forum. I want to move permanently to Madagascar. Been out and about working but I want my my kids to settle down with my wife( married to a Malagasy national for 9 years and still going strong).any advice or tips since ...
I never had a night guard during the 11 years I lived in Madagascar, although I had a company for solar systems and solar cookers and video production - so everybody knew we had PV systems and other products on stock and also a video camera and ... Read More
How do I get to work in a Radio station?
Are there any Canadian development projects in Madagascar? If yes, you could contact them to offer your services as a trainer for radio equipment. But the chance to be employed by the Malagasy radio broadcasters is close to zero, and if it was ... Read More
Older Single Women Expats by Catzworket
Hi, my name is Kaayla and I have been contemplating retiring in the next 18 months when I am 60. I am from Vancouver, love my city dearly but the cost of living here is getting unaffordable so I am looking at alternative overseas countries, ...
Hi Polly, sounds interesting! I have almost always have housemates, the last 2 for 5 months. They move out beginning this February. I would like to travel from time to time, but have to pay a house and dog sitter. I have 2 adopted dogs who need ... Read More
Is that good idea to stay in Medagascar after retirement ? by sanju1972
i live in france, age 43 yrs old, at present Europe living financial conditions is very stressfull. I think to spend my remain life in Medagascar because there people speak english and french. and low cost living. can anybody guide in this matter ? ...
You are right - the French BNI sold its shares in 2014: http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20140402-madagascar-bni-officiellement-vendue-credit-agricole. Until then it was French; the BNI (Credit Agricole) is (or was?) represented in all former French ... Read More
Nicaragua here I come! by Traveling Thomas
I am so ready to get out of CR, after 2 home robberies, 3 muggings and for other reasons as today I am setting off on my mission to relocate to Nicaragua! I work from home in the call center business and make very little money. In fact about $800 a ...
Which type of visa do you have in CR? Here in Nicaragua, many foreigners used to stay on a tourist visa and make a visa run to CR every 3 months. But la Migracion is cutting down on this, because it has just become too much. They want foreigners to ... Read More
Security and prevention and fight or flight by TropicAlex
There are in home and on the street security problems. I will focus first on home security and home invasion problems. These are some observations suggestions from what I have seen and has happened in my neighborhood, 7 home robberies in the ...
If this continues, the Malagasy from Mahajanga might use their typical weapon to defend themselves: Andriamasom-pokonola (young men of the quarter will act as watch-guards, during the night, they will be paid and fed by the neighbors. Everybody who ... Read More
Insecurity protection strategies by TropicAlex
How do you protect yourself from everyday and night possibilities of an attack from criminals. Vasaha are targets for attacks because we have--->way --- more money than the average Malagasy Citizen. This would be true in all societies that the ...
And TropicAlex: ht you say about the French is unfortunately true - but especially for the elder ones who live a "postcolonial style of life" in the posh villa at the beach. Many young French people come as volunteers or work in projects. ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Nicaragua by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Nicaragua. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
When I first came to Nicaragua "for prospection", the first thing I did was take 2 weeks of Spanish course in Xalteva school in Granada which was a great experiene. I can really recommend this school. When I came back one month later to ... Read More
public places to quietly work or study
There are a lot of cafes with WIFI where people work on their laptops. Read More
Investment Visa by vanessachant
Hi, We are an Australian couple that have traveled extensively and have fallen in love with Nicaragua, we have found a property in Las Penitas near Leon that we would love to buy and follow our dream of opening a guest house/hostel. We have been ...
To get an investor's visa, you must invest min. 30,000$. You have to present your project with various papers to the MIFIC (Ministry), they will visit your location and then establish an official document which you use - among others - to submit ... Read More
Meeting expats in Nicaragua by Madone Rider
Hello all - My significant other and I are coming to Nicaragua in late October to begin our process of looking for a country in which to retire. She's been there about 3 other times, this will be my first visit. We are hoping to meet up with some ...
To meet expats in different regions in Nicaragua, I advise you to become a member in one of the expat groups in FACEBOOK. In Leon for example, we have several groups, and often an expat lunch or trip to other cities is organized. Look for ... Read More
STARTING AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN NICARAGUA by misspatente
Hi, My name is Julie-Marie, I am a French Canadian woman fluent in English and Spanish. My 25 year-old son is half Nicaraguense on his dad's side but lives up here in Montr茅al, as does his (estranged) father. I went down to Nica to spend ...
What a lovely idea! Myself I adopted a total number of 8 dogs right from the street, at present I have three - two I brought with me from Madagascar, and one I found here in Leon. In Madagascar I was very impressed with a lady from South Africa ... Read More
Interested in starting a small business in Nicaragua by Ronam
Hello everyone, Want to open a small business maybe a hostel / restaurant in Nicaragua. I wanted to get some details I would like to open the business in Granada. I wanted to know how long it takes to get a work visa here and how does the local ...
Nicawarden, "The green slaughterhouse of Leon" - yes it sounds funny... But this slaughterhouse was subject to a holistic sanitation by BORDA, a German NGO, in cooperation with the Alcaldia: Before the wastewaters went directly into Rio ... Read More
Is that good idea to stay in Medagascar after retirement ? by sanju1972
i live in france, age 43 yrs old, at present Europe living financial conditions is very stressfull. I think to spend my remain life in Medagascar because there people speak english and french. and low cost living. can anybody guide in this matter ? ...
JorgenB, You should have your pension transferred to a German bank account and from there make a regular (monthly) transfer to a bank account in Madagascar, for ex. BNI, which is a French bank what makes it easier. You still have 7 years to go. ... Read More
Pros and Cons of living near Leon? by Schoonertiki
I plan to move to Nicaragua in April. I have never been there but I will make it my new home. I choose near leon as my preference for living there. People living near there give me the pro's and cons. Sure would like to know the ways to get ...
Pros and cons of Leon? * It has - for me - the perfect size, between 100 and 200,000 inhabitants, * a lot of old colonial buildings and reminders of the Revolution - which I like. It does not look like Granada which is perfectly refurbished and ... Read More
Interested in starting a small business in Nicaragua by Ronam
Hello everyone, Want to open a small business maybe a hostel / restaurant in Nicaragua. I wanted to get some details I would like to open the business in Granada. I wanted to know how long it takes to get a work visa here and how does the local ...
Nicawarden is absolutely right - and after 21 years on site, he has definitely seen much more than I who am only here since 2 1/2. One more word: My impression is that many people - especially from the US - base their opinion and decision on ... Read More
Need a good Real Estate Agent in Nicaragua...know any? by springalot
Hello 大咖福利影院 Members! My wife and I are considering moving to Nicaragua to retire. We currently reside in the USA. Has anyone used a good Real Estate Agent in Nicaragua that they could recommend to us? Preferrably from an established company ...
Peeps, I am always astonished that many (really: many!) people come down here without ever having visited Nicaragua, and the 1st thing to do is buy a house! Are you crazy? Before buying anything, please rent 1 year - test out different locations ... Read More
Working as a freelancer in Nicaragua by Kenjee
Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in Nicaragua? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are the pros and cons of ...
TGhere is no residency option based upon freelance activity. You can either open a small company (personal company) and get 1 year of residency or invest min. 30,000$ and get instantly 5 years. Many foreigners have been living here with a tourist ... Read More
Older Single Women Expats by Catzworket
Hi, my name is Kaayla and I have been contemplating retiring in the next 18 months when I am 60. I am from Vancouver, love my city dearly but the cost of living here is getting unaffordable so I am looking at alternative overseas countries, ...
Hi ladies, No problem here for single elder ladies - here are a lot of expats and also pensioners, especially from the US and Canada. As too many people stayed here for several years, doing visa runs to CR, the migracion is now cutting down on ... Read More
Interested in starting a small business in Nicaragua by Ronam
Hello everyone, Want to open a small business maybe a hostel / restaurant in Nicaragua. I wanted to get some details I would like to open the business in Granada. I wanted to know how long it takes to get a work visa here and how does the local ...
Hi Ron, http://pronicaragua.gob.ni/en/ They are a government agency destined to promote investments and help the investors (mainly big investors). Here is the site of the Migracion for long-term ... Read More
Looking for a partners to start a hostel. by pete705
Hey Guys, My name is Pete Schmalz, I am from Ontario, Canada. I'm currently looking for a partner or partners to start a backpacker hostel somewhere in Central America. Right now I'm looking at land in Nicaragua on the Pacific side. My ...
A Canadian friend of mine is selling her 2 beach houses in Salinas Grandes. All documents in order, and also the permit to use it for a business: http://www.murphybythesea.com/ Read More
Interested in starting a small business in Nicaragua by Ronam
Hello everyone, Want to open a small business maybe a hostel / restaurant in Nicaragua. I wanted to get some details I would like to open the business in Granada. I wanted to know how long it takes to get a work visa here and how does the local ...
Hi Ron, In the past 2 years since I am living here (in Leon), the room offer has tripled - every new investor opens a hostal or hotel or restaurant to benefit from the special Law for investments in tourism (no tax during several years). Many ... Read More
Jack of all traits, Madagascar has none by TropicAlex
Under the post of is Madagascar a good place to retire. Well, that made me think of how we in the western world are encouraged to have several talents and areas of knowledge or the idea of being a Renaissance Man. If you plan on living in ...
I was happy to have my technician (electric/solar) take care of ALL my problems: He is one of those rare species you describe as lacking in Madagascar - and more: sometimes I told him "oh can you please repair this (this damned Chinese crap ... Read More
Immigration advice for South Africans by GreyAfrican
Hi there, dear expats! I'm a South African text editor who can work anywhere on the planet with reliable internet connection. I'm considering emigrating and have thought of going to Madagascar. What is living there like? A friend is put off ...
It depends on what you want and what you like. If you do not mind living the life of a permanent traveller, you could stay for 3-6 months with a tourist visa in Nicaragua, then take a look at Mexico, Costa Rica (expensive), Chile, Peru... omitting ... Read More
I am interested in emigrating to madagascar by colhar
I am looking for information about emigrating to Madagascar. I am of Zimbabwe origin with currently South African citizenship and living in the UK. Life here is dismal and I really want to go back to Africa and my ideal location would be Madagascar ...
To be honest, I cannot really recommend to move there now - for safety reasons. I emigrated to Madagascar in 2004 and founded my company, but in 2009 was the coup with 8 months of zero orders and income, followed by 5 years of transition into - now ... Read More
Following fashion in Madagascar by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Madagascar? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Madagascar? Are clothes ...
Important for men: You may have problems to find shoes in size 43 or more... Also important: In Madagascar - as well as in all African countries and also in Latin America - you do not dress up for yourself, but for the others. Never go to the ... Read More
Insecurity protection strategies by TropicAlex
How do you protect yourself from everyday and night possibilities of an attack from criminals. Vasaha are targets for attacks because we have--->way --- more money than the average Malagasy Citizen. This would be true in all societies that the ...
Have 1 or 2 dogs - but keep them in the house at night, so that they cannot be poisoned. Don't count on the Police! They are often involved in criminal acts. The most important is a good choice of your house - when I saw mine (where I lived ... Read More
Dealing with local merchants by LilBuster
I have found that local (small-scale) vendors really appreciate payment in small bills because they don't have the capacity to make change all day long. So, when I go to Tana and frequent Score or other large establishments, I only take 10.000Ar ...
Speak Malagasy and have small money ready! I was never cheated by a market vendor - on the contrary, very often they offered me an additional tomato or fruit as a gift, because I spoke to them in their language. Read More
Hotels in Ivato near Airport by TropicAlex
Hello All The hotel Cheval Blanc has closed. It is my preferred hotel because it basic- just a bed and inside bathroom with hot water , no T V but has WIFI, good restaurant and a nice courtyard and free transport to and from the airport for 18 ...
My absolute favorite was Hotel Basmati - they have excellent Indian food! I do not remember the price, but they also organize transport to/from the airport and have WIFI. Sorry - Basmati is the name of the restaurant. Its name is Raphia Hotel: ... Read More
Water issues in your area? by TropicAlex
Water is an issue for most expats and tourists as well. This morning is the first really rainy day of the season which normally starts two months ago. The weather has cooled off this morning and humidity low. Water for drinking,--- tourists ...
I always drank water from the tap during 11 years in Mahajanga - never directly from the tap, but we put some bottles in the fridge, so that it could deposit the "white material". I met several people who had severe kidney problems ... Read More
Immigration advice for South Africans by GreyAfrican
Hi there, dear expats! I'm a South African text editor who can work anywhere on the planet with reliable internet connection. I'm considering emigrating and have thought of going to Madagascar. What is living there like? A friend is put off ...
Hi Johan, Your friend is right - Madagascar is on a very bad lane. In 2009 there was the coup and 5 years of transition followed, and since then it is virtually a "presidential anarchy". I lived there from 2004-2015 and had a company ... Read More
Security and prevention and fight or flight by TropicAlex
There are in home and on the street security problems. I will focus first on home security and home invasion problems. These are some observations suggestions from what I have seen and has happened in my neighborhood, 7 home robberies in the ...
I am really shocked to read this, but not astonished at all, and it confirms my decision to leave - although it almost broke my heart. PS: I lived in Mahajanga all the 11 years and had many friends from the University of Ambondrona. I was there ... Read More
Security and prevention and fight or flight by TropicAlex
There are in home and on the street security problems. I will focus first on home security and home invasion problems. These are some observations suggestions from what I have seen and has happened in my neighborhood, 7 home robberies in the ...
Absolutely right! Please people, take this seriously! Nothing happened to me either during the 11 years I lived in Mahajanga and had a company, but your stories are very typical: Even if the guard or housemaid are absolutely loyal - when they are ... Read More
Doing business in Madagascar by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
I had a small company with three employees in Madagascar during 10 years. Unless you do sth illegal or are in the gold or precious stones business, you cannot get rich in Madagascar. Nevertheless I do not regret anything, because I was able to ... Read More
Doing business in Madagascar by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
As a foreigner, you cannot buy land in Madagascar. You could only buy it in the name of your Malagasy husband or wife. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Madagascar by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Madagascar? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...
You cannot acquire citizenship in Madagacar - unless you have a Malagasy mother. Furthermore it is not possible to buy land in your own name, if you are not a Malagasy citizen. I lived in Madagascar for 11 years, but it is definitely the most ... Read More
Cost of living in Nicaragua 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Nicaragua in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Nicaragua you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Nicaragua? > accommodation ...
I am living in Leon. > accommodation prices: 1) Before I rented a complete house with 2 bedrooms and complete furniture for 350 4 plus 50 $ WIFI 2) Now I am renting a complete house with 3 bedrooms, a front garden and 2 patios for ... Read More
How to get to Le贸n or Granada from Managua
Chicken bus fro Managua to Leon 38 CS, micro bus 54 CS. Both secure - 2 hours and 1:30 hours. Granada should cost a little more. Both start at terminal UCA. Read More
Working as a freelancer in Madagascar by Kenjee
Hi, A lot of expats dream of becoming self-employed: we would like to help you to make that dream come true. Can foreigners work as self-employed in Madagascar? What are the formalities to work as a freelancer? What are the pros and cons ...
If you talk about "freelance", you can only stay in Madagascar on a tourist visa for 90 days and work for example online as a freelancer for a company abroad. This presumes that you leave the country every 3 months, like many French ... Read More
Moving FROM Nicaragua by SabraIsComing
Hello. Just a heads up for seniors.... Please be advised that it is basically hotter than the hinges of Hades in the Central and South American countries. If you are a senior on sun or heat sensitive meds, you would be well advised to seek a more ...
> It is a 3rd world country. If you call Nicaragua a Third World country, you have never been in one. >It is hot, hotter, hottest by common description. I remember Death Valley was MUCH MUCH hotter! >It is the 2nd poorest country in ... Read More
Cost of living in Madagascar 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Madagascar in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Madagascar you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Madagascar? > ...
Sorry, but this is NOT off topic. It is unfortunately very realistic! People may be happy to see how cheap life is here, but you do have to take these costs into your account to avoid to be shocked some day. Read More
Cost of living in Madagascar 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Madagascar in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Madagascar you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Madagascar? > ...
Don't forget to include "various other costs", such as: * visa (for investors much higher than in many other countries), for example about 700 鈧� for 5 years. * bribes for "unforeseen events", such as defend yourself ... Read More
Jobs Teaching English in or near Leon by Schoonertiki
Does anyone have information about English teacher employment near Leon. I'll be coming there in April and I would like to be prepared to find a job. I have been a Instructor/Facilitator teaching Basic and Advanced Electronic and 94F ...
Hi, You could contact La Salle - it is a kind of technical highschool (age about 16-20). I do not remember all their matters, but among others there was mechanical construction and Renewable Energies. I am sure they also offer courses in ... Read More
Some quick infos about L茅on by breizhglober
Hola! I am new around, just got in to Leon. I will be here for two months working for an NGO there as an intern. I did not settled down yet, but I already have a couple of questions that you may be able to address: -Does anyone know if the area ...
I just spent 3 months in Leon and am preparing my move there. I walked a lot around in Leon, also North of the Recollecion church, but only during daytime. It is quieter than in the center, bu I do not know how it is to run around during night ... Read More
Moving to Madagascar - bringing our belongings in as excess baggage
Hi, A friend told me that you can bring along excess luggage with Air France - 2 x 23kg. Plus 12kg of cabin luggage for free. As of May 27, 2014 - quite recent - : AF 2 x 23 kg, if you have even more luggage, it costs 5 /kg, which means with ... Read More