ccebhei
Spanish looking for information about Colombia
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Cheapest route out by ccebhei
Hi all, I am going to apply for an extension of my tourist days --- because the apostille is taking much longer than expected. We are supposed to have a ticket out when applying for this Extension. I know some people say its not needed, but it says ...
@nico peligro Hi Nico, true, I forgot to put where I am based, Its Medellin. I finally bought a flight ticket - flex - so if needed I can go and if not, I can postpone it... somehow my mind got clugged I guess, I have had a lot of things going on!! ... Read More
Cheapest route out by ccebhei
Hi all, I am going to apply for an extension of my tourist days --- because the apostille is taking much longer than expected. We are supposed to have a ticket out when applying for this Extension. I know some people say its not needed, but it says ...
Hello Bhavna, the link just went to the government site that shows the requirements - but anyhow, I did finally purchase a flight ticket that can be moved down the line, should I not require it. But thanks for replying! Read More
Cheapest route out
Hi all, I am going to apply for an extension of my tourist days --- because the apostille is taking much longer than expected. We are supposed to have a ticket out when applying for this Extension. I know some people say its not needed, but it says ... Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@anikkurkjian My tourist day extension was approved - its just that I did not get the reference number because the system did not function well, and so I did not get the approval email. I had a reference number, but it related to a later attempt to ... Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
Quick update - I was waiting for my extension of my tourist days and as it took so long and my departure date close - otherwise you do have to pay a fine - I went to the office. Turns out: when I applied online, the system did not work and so I ... Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
@El Jer I went to the office. Seems it was a good thing, what happened was when I did the application online, their system is not working well so I tried a few times but it seemed as if it was not submitted. I tried a few times, two times went ... Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
@El Jer Just FYI:Si se acaban los 90 d铆as de turismo con los que se entr贸 a Colombia y la solicitud de extensi贸n de permanencia temporal a煤n est谩 en tr谩mite, la persona queda autom谩ticamente en ... Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
@El Jer Thank you so much for your support. Yes, I will go to the office today, and I also already checked flights. Sunday is my last allowed day (as of now) in the country, so depending on if I get my permit or not before that, I think the best ... Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
@El Jer Thank you so much, yes, its nerve gittering. I also planned to travel inside Colombia to the pacific coast on Tuesday, have plane tickets - when I get the extension, would I get it via email or do I need to go somewhere to pick it up? I am ... Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
@nico peligro Applied as per your advise 10 days before - working days, that is. Now its already the 8th working day... or in other words, applied 14 days before, 9 days back (if we count the weekends), now in 5 days I would need to leave the ... Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
@El Jer Applied as per your advise 10 days before - working days, that is. Now its already the 8th working day... or in other words, applied 14 days before, 9 days back (if we count the weekends), now in 5 days I would need to leave the country if I ... Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Colombia can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
@nico peligroThank you Nico, I will be attentive to the bank issue! Read More
Extension of my tourist days by ccebhei
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ...
Hi El Jer, thanks a lot! That helps. First times doing procedures in a new country always bring up a lot of questions, but as we want to get things right, this expat community is really great in offering support! Have a great sunday and thanks again! Read More
Extension of my tourist days
Hi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to another 90 ... Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Colombia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Colombia can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
@cccmediaHi, I need to apply for an extension of my tourist days, I entered 31th of July for the 2nd time in Colombia (the first time was just a couple of weeks). They will ask for a flight ticket, right? When I apply to extend my tourist days to ... Read More
Customs Challenge by GuestPoster11112
Hello All,I recently (naively) shipped a used laptop (2019 Macbook Pro) to a friend in Cali with insufficient documentation. It was an old work computer, so I didn't have an invoice or receipt to include. I simply indicated on the customs form ...
@Adriana Gutierrez I love this saying - pick your battles... has served me so much during my life in various cultures ... Read More
Websites with apt rentals geared for "Locals" by Johnny Earl
Hello, I am considering retirement somewhere in Columbia. Can anyone direct me to websites that have rental listings that cater to local people. In other words websites that do NOT have listings for "snowbirds" or vacation rentals, or list their ...
@nico peligro right, thats true. I went the classical way through metrocuadrado and fincaraiz.. the local websites to find flats. About 2/3rs did not reply but I hear that often the ads are maybe old. Still, a few replied and I actually got 3 ... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@nico peligro would you mind sending me the contact of this ATM insurance privately via message, as the moderator xxed out the contact details? Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ChineduOpara would you mind sending me his contact details, they were xxed out by the moderator... Read More
Websites with apt rentals geared for "Locals" by Johnny Earl
Hello, I am considering retirement somewhere in Columbia. Can anyone direct me to websites that have rental listings that cater to local people. In other words websites that do NOT have listings for "snowbirds" or vacation rentals, or list their ...
I got a place to rent, the solution the owner offered me - he wanted to go through an aseguradora and because I could not show a fiador, they requested a few months deposit to be placed in a fiducuenta, that is then frozen - I cannot touch - until I ... Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@nico peligro how to do so? Specially as I am spanish, but my employment contract is from Turkey not Spain, and insurance from Puerto Rico, not Spain... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@nico peligro Hi Nico! Thanks! Do you know any official government translator (colombian)? I spoke to a translators agency, they would do it, and I checked the government online site and since some years if you translate a document in Colombia, you ... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ChineduOpara Hi, I checked the pricing of the translators agency. Well if you need them again, I could give you an agency with much better fees. I am waiting to see what Thomas tells me about the visa fees but I am inclined, having seen the fees of ... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ChineduOpara you don麓t happen to have a direct phone nr of Thomas, so I might dial directly his number? Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@ChineduOpara Hi there and thanks so much! Well, no, I have no business with the FBI but also I am not from the US. I think my certificado de antecedentes penales is the equivalent, in Spain it麓s easy to apply and get, of course if you do not ... Read More
Visa application and laywers by ccebhei
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees?
@crespobrendaHi, not yet, I think this forum is not very active. I have been looking and I think the lawyers services are really expensive and random. One of the will ask you or 2.5 millions PLUS all the dues to the government, another 3.5 ... Read More
VIsa application and laywers
Hi all, I am not 6 weeks here and I want to apply for my digital nomad visa, am I best served with doing it online myself or with a laywer? If so, can someone recommend a good one and what are their fees? Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@LpdiverHi, I want to apply for digital nomad visa, am already here since 1.5 months and have now all papers required, including health insurance with repatriation if needed. I am not sure if I can do the apostillado in any office around or if it ... Read More
Colombia visa application wont change status by Wale Taiwo
I applied for colombia visa online and uploaded all document and paid for application study. and got application confirmation email. almost over a month now the application status has not. changed . I check application. it shows application study ...
@mtbe Do you have the name and number of your lawyer? How much does it cost to do it through a lawyer? I am about to request a visa and not sure if to do it myself online or through a lawyer... thanks! Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 your ...
@jstrain thank you, I will. Maybe I could ask you, what is the best way to get my salary before having the visa? I will reach and only after some months apply for the digital nomad visa, so I am looking for the best way to get my salary (USD) ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 your ...
Hello, my name is Carol and I am planning to move into Colombia in the next few months, I am originally from Spain, have lived in Southindia over ten years doing humanitarian voluntary work as a translator, am also a writer on the side. After India ... Read More