Tim
@OsageArcher
American looking for information about Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Cali
Speaks Spanish, English
Registration: 11 February 2015
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help with last minute yellow fever vaccine in Bogota by XavierC77
Hi everyone, My name is Xavier and I arrive in Bogot谩 on March 31st from Montevideo and fly to Costa Rica on April 2nd. I'm doing this short layover so my dog doesn't have to do a super long flight with connections trapped in the crate. I ...
You can do a search for colombia cl铆nica bogot谩 fiebre amarilla...and the first hit that comes up on my browser is a Bogot谩 government site listing 24 locations for travelers in Bogot谩 and hours of ... Read More
Interested in moving to Monteverde by Amanda Espinosa
Hello everyone!I currently live in NY and have been researching emigrating to Uruguay. I am a fluent Spanish speaker and will be securing fully remote work before I move. Where might I start to look for a one bedroom apt for me and my pup? I'm think ...
You can try Locanto for Uruguay:https://www.locanto.com.uy/It's a site sort of like Craigslist.聽 Owners as well as agencies can place free ads.聽 Look under Inmobiliaria for houses and apartments for rent and sale, and rooms for rent.I ... 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 ...
Not that many jobs and pretty much none if you don't speak good Spanish. You can do a search forMedellin trabajo ingeniero computadoras...and see what's on the net. Read More
Residency visa by Rerayz1238
Hello I am trying for residency in Dominican Republic I am having trouble trying to find out how much the visa process fee is in miami and if they accept sending through the mail.
The residency visa application fee is around $90 USD.聽 There will be additional fees and costs for document processing and medical exams.Your best bet is to direct all questions to the consulate in Miami.聽 Their address is:Dominican ... Read More
Apostille of S.S document by Digitarius
Anyone have any tips on how to get a social security proof document apostille from Colombia? I want to try it on my own, Third party charges are becoming more and more outrageous. Let me know please. Also I notice some 3rd parties only do ...
I think this AI summary of the process outlining the steps and specifying forms is pretty good with sufficient detail:Steps to Get a Social Security Proof Document Apostille from Colombia1. Obtain the Required DocumentRequest a certified copy of ... Read More
Indian community in Bogota by rmanash
Hi All,This is Manas and i recently moved to Bogota just 3 days before.I am Engineer by profession and belongs to INDIA.I will be grateful to know other indian community living here in Bogota.Also, Need help from expats to find accommodation and ...
You can ask to join the private Facebook group,Indians in Colombia!I'm sure there will be many in Bogot谩. Read More
Best city to live in for a retiree by Digitarius
I am Anthony and have decided I want to move to Peru for a year or more . I have traveled around LATAM always wanted to go to Peru and Brazil and since they border each other I'll start in Peru. Any tips and advice would be welcomed. Such as, ...
In many South American countries often the best way to find a place to live is "boots on the ground" - walk around and look for signs in the windows, "Se alquila" or "En arriendo" with a phone number. You can also offer a finders fee to security ... Read More
Safe housing options in Caracas for digital nomads or expats? by Valerieev
I鈥檓 likely moving to Caracas next month for a remote work contract (6 months to start). I鈥檝e been reading a lot about the utility situation, so my biggest concern is finding a place with reliable fiber internet and a water ...
Walk around looking for signs in the windows, with a phone number to call.Offer a finders fee to security personnel in gated communities. Look at Locanto聽 for Caracas, under Inmobiliaria. https://www.locanto.com.ve/caracas/ Read More
Monthly Housing BA (Belgrano) by jamieinrig
My wife and I would like to return to BA (Belgrano) for 1-3 months next year. We see very few listings in Airbnb in the Belgrano neighbourhood despite many apartments all around us here. Any suggestions to connect with apartment owners (other than ...
Try Locanto, under Inmuebles:https://www.locanto.com.ar/buenosaires/ Read More
Moving to Cali in July 2026 by ACOD2026
Hi everyone,I'm moving to Cali in July of this year, only staying around 6/8 months鈥攆amily of 6. Looking for advice on housing: furnished rental or unfurnished? I'm so confused as we have to think about the kids' school as well. Any advice ...
@ACOD2026 No matter where you end up living in Cali, try to have everything close by home - your work, your kids' school(s), shopping, etc.聽 Traffic can be a nightmare.聽 "Pico y Placa" is in effect to try to minimize traffic, where you are ... Read More
Moving to Colombia with a criminal record by tscout
I (34M, UK) recently got myself into some trouble, likely resulting in what鈥檚 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... - @ChineduOpara Not surprisingly there's a bureaucracy for that! Here's a link to a UN ... Read More
Finding an apartment for length of 1-6 months by cab989898
Message: i am interested in determining if Medellin is the place i may want to lretire and possibly buy a property. But i need to first determine if i like living in medellin ,and learning the city and dermining where i want to live. I am looking ...
@cab989898People don't want to rent for short term at a reasonable price because Colombia's laws favor the tenant not the landlord, making it hard to impossible to evict a non-paying tenant.聽 Even harder if renting to a foreigner who can up and ... Read More
Apartment rental by Orion3131
Is there a requirement to to have 3 times income to rent an apartment in Medellin?
Your best bet is probably "boots on the ground" and look for signs in the windows, "Se Alquila" with a phone number.聽 You can also "bribe" the security personnel of a gated apartment building or the like, talking to them and promising them a ... Read More
Job Opportunities in Chile for Expats by Cat Quijac
Hi. I am from Asia. Been in Chile twice as a tourist. I can speak, read and write in spanish and still with ongoing spanish language proficiency classes. Is there any legit recruitment firms in Chile that I can explore job opportunities based on my ...
Hi. I am from Asia. Been in Chile twice as a tourist. I can speak, read and write in spanish and still with ongoing spanish language proficiency classes. Is there any legit recruitment firms in Chile that I can explore job opportunities based on my ... Read More
Bank ATM with best exchange rate for the us dollar? by alienhairdo
I went to Banco AV Villa and felt extremely ripped off. Any advice?
Always choose local currency the Colombian peso COP.聽 Always choose no conversion.聽 Here you have a list of limits and fees for most bank ATMs:https://asocialnomad.com/colombia/atms- 鈥� march-2025Davivienda is used by many Colombians ... Read More