Chinedu
@ChineduOpara
American and Nigerian expat in Colombia
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About me
American and Nigerian
Lives in Barranquilla, Atl脙隆ntico, Colo
Speaks Fluent English, B2 Igbo (native tongue), and B1 Standard Spanish
Registration: 08 August 2021
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Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@nico peligro Wow this is very eye-opening to me. It's making me reconsider if I wanna continue this visa-tourist stamp dance in Colombia, to be honest. I am considering redoubling my efforts to live in Paraguay instead. Or just pack it in and go ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@nico peligroHmmm I am not familiar with the laws around Pensionado visas... I am 50 going on 51, so I've been getting Digital Nomad Visas (2 so far). My cedula clearly says "V" (Visitor), and so far I've not had any issues or warnings regarding my ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@South American Voyager Forgot to answer insurance question. I don't plan to purchase medical insurance in Colombia. I am in good health work out 5-6 days a week and watch what I eat. I will be eligible for Medicare in about 6 months in US. I plan ... Read More
Moving to Cali Colombia by mwwarner1
Hello My name is Mike I am moving to Cali Colombia on the first week of July 2025 I'm retiring and leaving the United States for life in Colombia. I've been to Colombia twice and I enjoyed it there I'm looking forward to a life there
@mwwarner1 Safe travels, Mike! Read More
The cost of filling a two-bedroom apartment in Cali Colombia by mwwarner1
Hello I have a question I am moving to Cali Colombia in July and I need to find out the actual cost for buying furniture a refrigerator and a washer and dryer for two bedroom apartment. What kind of budget would I need
@mwwarner1I moved to Barranquilla in December 20220, finally found a completely unfurnished apartment about a month later. I kept a detailed log - item by item, as well as sources/shops - of what it cost me to furnish it completely (when the ... Read More
The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
[...] It may not be a coincidence that an incompetent became U.S. president in Jan. 2025, someone who has filed for bankruptcy six times, wants to remain president for a third term although the constitution forbids it, and wants to take control over ... Read More
Cataract surgery in Pasto--living in Pasto by expat42451
Over the past few years I have lived in Cotacachi Ec. Over the past year my vision has gotten worse and worse. After repeated bad experiences with Ophthalmologists in Ecuador I found Unigarro clinic in Pasto, went there, had the cataract ...
@expat42451You can pay for almost everything in most big shops in Colombia using regular credit cards, so I suggest using any of your credit cards that offers "points". If you prefer to use your USA bank debit card, try to use one that has "maximum ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
I just quickly looked at Locanto and found a 2br 440sf apartment in Plaza Imperial, in Bogot谩, for about $230 USD per month - 960,000 COP. Locanto is a useful free classified ad platform that not only has real estate but just about everything ... Read More
Nexo anyone having trouble contacting them? by SkittleMini
Hi everyoneMy husband and I are preparing to move to Colombia, as he is not a Colombian national he is applying for a visa which after having seen good reviews on this forum we decided to use Nexo for this.聽 They were very proactive up until we ...
@mattmax "...the 3-month expiration on documents makes it logistically difficult (if not impossible)..."馃挴This has been my same complaint for a long time. It's really stressful. It's almost like Colombia migration DGAF about realistic ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Colombia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Colombia or already living ...
I spend about $320/month USD on rent in Bogota (Teusaquillo next to U Nacional). My food expenses are around $15 USD per day (eating out). I only make about $2500 USD per month, but live very well with national travel every couple months and near ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Colombia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Colombia. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Colombia where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to ...
Welcome aboard dumluk You said about Colombia "Correct me if Im wrong......I love the place......prove me wrong." I feel blessed that way too. I rent a 3 bedroom 1 bathroom condo here in southern Armenia with my gf for $135 a month. Like the gas ... Read More
Moving to Colombia, seeking local help by Catfish27
Hola. I am a newly retired guy from America and I am considering moving to Colombia. I hope to travel down there within a month or so, but I would first like to make arrangements to meet with some local(s) while I am down there, someone who can ...
@South American Voyager Thanks for the support! Your post reinforced my belief that I'll probably do better in a small pueblo, away from the locura. I hope to achieve this when I get to Cali/Palmira area later this year. Though, I haven't taken ... Read More
Moving to Colombia, seeking local help by Catfish27
Hola. I am a newly retired guy from America and I am considering moving to Colombia. I hope to travel down there within a month or so, but I would first like to make arrangements to meet with some local(s) while I am down there, someone who can ...
@ChineduOpara My partner and I are planning to move to Medellin as soon as he sells his house and our cars, hopefully by May. I REALLY appreciate all the info you have provided, and it corresponds to our impressions, just based on what we have been ... Read More
Visa types by Grapucine
Hey, I am glad to meet you here I will arrive in Colombia in May and I wonder what type of visa I should ask and where to ask.My naive plan was to ask a touristic visa at the entrance of the country (I suppose there is a request form to fill at the ...
@GrapucineIf you're coming from the USA, no special visa is required. You can stay for 3-6 months as a tourist, explore, research, and then decide if you want to come back and if you want to apply for a longer-stay visa. Read More
Nexo anyone having trouble contacting them? by SkittleMini
Hi everyoneMy husband and I are preparing to move to Colombia, as he is not a Colombian national he is applying for a visa which after having seen good reviews on this forum we decided to use Nexo for this.聽 They were very proactive up until we ...
Oh no 馃槩 I've used Nexo Legal a few times and not had any major issues. Now, I do remember in the first engagement, after I paid and we arranged everything, I didn't hear from them for almost a week. I panicked, of course... but eventually ... Read More