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American expat in Colombia
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Lives in Envigado
Registration: 20 January 2015
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
No, I am saying that I did not have to take a driving course...the other prerequisites such as fingerprinting and others mentioned by you had to be done. Read More
Pets in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Colombia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Colombia? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
I have three Persians cats and an American Pitbull...of the cats there is a female w/ two males..they have adapted well...in the process of trianing a two month old American Pitbull ..seems like it is going well although a puppy is more work. There ... Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
Yes, since I had a commercial license in the states I did not have to take the class ...it was waived I just submitted a copy of my cedula and had my fingerprints taken at a Notaria ...and that was it . Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
Unfortunately, driving in Colombia is a big risk....I refer to the people operating motorcycles as ...Los Salvajes because to survive a day w/o having an accident ..it is the survival of the fittest and most defensive drivers...in my opinion the ... Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
The easiest way legally to obtain a driver{s license is to take a driver education course which is around 300,000 mil pesos and go through the process which is very fast...hope this helps you. Read More
Finding an Apartment in Envigado by maren1
I am looking for a 1-3 bedroom apartment in Envigado somewhere between 43a and 48. then between around Calle 20 to Calle 40. Light and bright with as big a patio as possible. I am ready to move in now. Furnished or unfurnished - as my budget ...
Robert I will keep you in mind not that I have the particulars to what you want and your budget. Ken Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
Well the eaiest way is contact me and I麓ll arrange a license for you...all legal it will be a combo used for car and moto. Very easy . Ken Read More
Finding an Apartment in Envigado by maren1
I am looking for a 1-3 bedroom apartment in Envigado somewhere between 43a and 48. then between around Calle 20 to Calle 40. Light and bright with as big a patio as possible. I am ready to move in now. Furnished or unfurnished - as my budget ...
Hi I live in Mangazul above Dorado ...I will keep my eyes open and if I see anything I麓ll let you know. Do you want a gated communtiy or not? What is your budget? Ken Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
You are correct on the fact that Bancolombia is the only bank in Colombia where you can receive direct deposit from Social Security. It is somewhat a lengthy process but having gone through it I麓m glad I did it. First, you have to have a ... Read More
Driving in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Colombia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I think the big difference between the U.S. and Colomkbia in reference to motorcycles is that here in Colombia motorcycles are revered as an alternate means of transportation. Whereas in the states they are considered more recreational. Yeah at ... Read More
Driving in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Colombia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Your photo tells it all...I have seen a huge increase in motorcycles which I call a plague since their drivers are imprudent and savage ...not respecting the laws of the road. I have even seen five persons from a family on a motorcycle. Medellin is ... Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
Hi,...Sounds like your everything you麓re doing is on the up and up...there麓s a Pricemart in Belen which is near Poblado where you can shop like an American....I have been here in Medellin on and off for twenty five years and have never had ... Read More
Driving in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Colombia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
The drivers are very agressive and are subject to road rage... I have a car but use it on weekend especially Sunday when there is less traffic. Really there is no need to have a car... Medellin has ecellent public transportation unlike Bogota. Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
First, Welcome to Medellin to be honest I麓ve never heard of putting down such a big deposit down for renting an apartment. Second, I have rental property and use an agency and they are responsible for everything including when the renters ... Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
In the states , when one transfers funds it is automatic and immediate.I always have to wait days for my Social Security to enter my account. Since the dollar is worth almost three times the Colombian Peso I have a suspicion that Bancolombia holds ... Read More
Driving in Colombia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Colombia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
When I first came to Medellin twenty five years ago, it was a pleasure to drive throughout the city. Now it is a nightmare with what I call the plague of the motorcycles. Peak times are the worst, with cars and motorcyles competing for the driving ... Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
Hi! I麓m also retired living in Medellin....I get my Social Security sent to me automatically by direct deposit with Bancolombia. It is the only bank in Colombia allowed to receive it through an intermediary bank in the U.S. If we aren麓t ... Read More
Healthcare in Colombia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Colombia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Colombia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Where should I start, first my experience in the states....I was paying close to two thousand dollars per month for my drugs before making the decision to move to Colombia. Being a legal resident helped a great deal. I opted for Salud Total a ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Colombia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Colombia. What recommendations would you ...
1. If you are retired it is better to have a bank account in the states to access your funds...your money is usually worth close to double. 2. Make contact with a person from your home country who has been living to help you settle in . 3. Select ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Colombia in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Colombia you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Colombia? > accommodation ...
Prices reflective for Medellin (Envigado) February 2015 1.) Accomodation for short stays for ex. hotels...price dependent on location Poblado being the most expensive and other suburbs less expensive. Never pay the hotel price there are groupon ... Read More
Moving to Medellin soon by BONITAOOTZ
Buenos Dias, Having lived in several countries over the past years I am finally on my way to Colombia. Medellin to be exact, in a month or so. If my husband and I like it, we will return for many more months this winter. We have been lucky and ...
Bonnie, First, a detail I have observed many times,but is very important....this is the correct spelling of Colombia. Second, concerning your concern about security; I have never been the victim of violence or crime in Colombia, especially in ... Read More
Moving to Medellin soon by BONITAOOTZ
Buenos Dias, Having lived in several countries over the past years I am finally on my way to Colombia. Medellin to be exact, in a month or so. If my husband and I like it, we will return for many more months this winter. We have been lucky and ...
Hi I麓m a retired New Yorker raised in Central New York near Syracuse, lived twenty five years in White Plains,N.Y. (Westchester County) Been coming to Medellin since the early ninetiesand I麓ve been in love with Colombia ever since. Have ... Read More