nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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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?
I guess we all are saying the same thing 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?
If you are a US citizen, get a Charles Schwab account they reimburse you the ATM fixed fees, after a few days.Not including the ATM fixed fees, the Charles Schwab card should give you pretty close to bang on the Visa/ Mastercard official day ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
Glad I live in Manizales abd dont have to worry about this garbage - @nico peligro Are you used to the rain yet? Maybe that helps keep the hampones less active LOL... - @OsageArcher I thought it was changing to dry season, but then it got foggy ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
Glad I live in Manizales abd dont have to worry about this garbage Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@OsageArcher Also called paseo millonario. But whatever , best not to get into that Situation., period. Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@pek333 Most.banks have daily ATm limits.I guess they could go to 5聽 or 6 different banksThats why they call it expres贸聽 millionario聽 or聽 whateverYour biggest risk by far is just dieing. Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
@pek333 With all due respect, I find your precauciones excessive and un necessary.You are leaving details out.What are the dtails of you " letting your guard down"?Maybe analyze your behavior that Led to this聽 incident to stop this type of ... Read More
Safety from Scopolomine - bank accounts - phone apps - passwords by stealtannest3t
I don't frequent bars or use dating apps but there is still a small risk of being 'scoped' while living in Colombia. So for the group what precautions have you implemented to reduce the losses if you have the misfortune of being 'scoped'? For me I ...
I lived in Medellin years ago and stupidly let my guard down a couple times and nothing happened. Risk wasnt justburundanga actually.That was before " scoping " became聽 real popular.Now I live in peacefu Manizales, dont party, only go to ... Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
@ChipW Sorry you are the one that started it with the 26 views stuff.Have to have thick skin dont take these " digs" seriously.No hard feelings I hope.Hope my posts above help.Good luck and please keep us informed Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
@nico peligro I dont know if theywill allow this link becaus they push their own providers online, but I am sure you can do your own google search" expat group extending passport tourist visa stamp" Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
Go to the Expat Group site they have a free detailed free step by step guide to the process.What they dont tell you is how to resolve the issue of the system screws up along the way, like I try to do.Tourist Visa: Extend Your Tourist Stamp And Stay ... Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
And if you had a visa earier in 2025 and didnt attach it ( or maybe even if you did) 90% chance you will be rejected and have to go down to the local Migraciones office to sort things out.Hope you have lots of time before your tourist stamp runs ... Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
@ChipW Sorry , he uses a different handle on other sites ( like I do)I meant SA Explorer, as you know him. Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
@ChipW Yes there is a fee.You havent got to that stage yet.You are only on step 1 of 3. Read my message above.You will get your email on monday either approving or disapproving.The next step is to pay.If the payment link works, It will go through ... Read More
Entry stamp 90-day extension - online? by ChipW
I'm sure I filled in an online form some years ago to receive a 90-extension for my entry stamp, but now I'm not seeing any such thing. Does it still exist?
@ChipW Cant believe you went on the site and couldnt find the link Osage sent .He found it right away and he hasnt lived here for years and never recently has had to go through the process to get a cedula, Salvoconducto, PTP or whatever Read More