travisbridges2
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 02 July 2021
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if I over stay my time on tourist permision by cstgrant
Hey all, question, if I overstay my time here in colombia but ive gotten married will there be a issue trying to change my status to a marriage visa?
@cstgrant I can鈥檛 say, I know answer to that question, but in reasoning, if you have overstayed your time and got married afterwards, you may need to rectify that issue first. Getting married does not justify overstaying time. consulting an ... Read More
What if you own a condo but lose your M visa by Mr. Barley
If an expat loses his beloved M and his foreigner's cedula, but still wants to visit his condo, he presumably needs a process for getting his electricity, water and internet bills paid, and these bills are linked to one's c茅dula. Now of ...
If someone has a visa, the object is to continue to renew it. I wouldn鈥檛 know for sure, but I can imagine if utilities are on and they are paid they will stay on. No? If you are within the tourist visa of 90 days and may be an extension of ... Read More
What if you own a condo but lose your M visa by Mr. Barley
If an expat loses his beloved M and his foreigner's cedula, but still wants to visit his condo, he presumably needs a process for getting his electricity, water and internet bills paid, and these bills are linked to one's c茅dula. Now of ...
Why would an investor loose that valuable asset? Read More
R-VISA renewal by Tail Gunner
I asked this question before and got no reponse , possibly i get lucky this time does anyone out there know what documents you need at Migracion Colombia when RENEWING an R-VISA in 2023 .
@Tail Gunner I may know someone that can help you. Respond to this message or send me a way to reach out to you. Read More
Experienced English instructor? by CaliRay
I'm looking for someone who can teach English online. The student has been taking lessons for some time, but recently the teacher has decided to stop teaching so I'm looking for a replacement.Preferably a native Spanish speaking female teacher with ...
@CaliRay I have zero experience in teaching English, and I speak no Spanish at all. However, my English is impeccable and I have confidence in my ability to teach English to someone who is willing to trust my ability. If that works for you, ... Read More
Clarifying Tax on U.S. Expats in Colombia by voyager39
I've read through some summaries of the taxation of U.S. expats in CO and am still unclear on some points. I'm hoping to clear up a couple of items here. There is apparently a determination of a presumptive minimum income of 3% of all ...
@nico peligro Typos do happen, especially when you鈥檙e talking but I get your point. Lol. Read More
Colombia Mailbag by cccmedia
Colombia versus Panama.A Ms. L. Wall has posted on the self-introductions thread.She spent last winter in Panama, and wants to spend next winter in Colombia. 聽Meantime, she is wondering what are the differences between the two ...
@cccmedia How does a foreigner protect themselves? Read More
Facilitators for Residency by Tortoise Unbroken
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ...
@Tortoise Unbroken if you are applying for a residency, and you鈥檙e having trouble with your communication, I do know someone that can help you through the process. What city are you most affiliated with? Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
@Xavier Varela-Rosales that鈥檚 true but not recommended. Read More
Need referral to immigration lawyer by udisteinman
Hello, I'm an American/Canadian looking to move to Colombia. I have spoken to a couple of different immigration lawyers who have told me slightly different things. One, was referred by a large global organization and the other was also a referral, ...
@udisteinman How soon do you plan to move, are you considering the D nomad or the investment visa more? Read More
Digital Nomad Visa by Gorhan sorhan
Does anyone have the digital nomad visa in Colombia who can share how it went?
@cstgrant How did you apply? Could you please forward the link and provide any helpful information? Read More
LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred
Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?
Yes, thanks for helping to correct the typos/pronunciation.聽 Read More
LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred
Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?
The lower the extracto the less the utilities will be. Rionegro is the perfect place for retirement.聽You may even want to consider Guarne which is right next-door. Congratulations. Read More
Colombian driver's license by CaliRay
I've been in Colombia for more than 11 years and during that time my U.S. driver license expired. Getting a new one there is quite a bureaucratic nightmare I'd rather avoid. Currently in Texas you must wait two months or more just for an ...
I also take public transportation and it鈥檚 very easy to get around. However, a vehicle at certain times is necessary. Reckless driving can be a problem anywhere. Read More
Colombian driver's license by CaliRay
I've been in Colombia for more than 11 years and during that time my U.S. driver license expired. Getting a new one there is quite a bureaucratic nightmare I'd rather avoid. Currently in Texas you must wait two months or more just for an ...
Photos of documents will be difficult to excuse. Original docs are mandatory. Read More