Alcvrdan
American expat in Colombia
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About me
American
Lives in Armenia, Quind铆o
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 16 January 2018
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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 ...
Hey everyone, I have lived in Armenia for the last two years and love this place. A few items have gone up, like the light and water, but otherwise, it seems very economical to live here in Colombia. Read More
Residency Visa based on Marriage by Adaptivemigrant
Hi,Here are the general questions I have to apply for residency based on marriage with a Colombian woman:1) How long one should know the Colombian woman before marriage to be eligible to apply for a Colombian residency visa?2) How long one should ...
@Adaptivemigrant I can relate to your ordeal. I got married in the USA, registered my marriage at the consulate in Miami, and applied for a conjugate visa which I got for three years. Due to Covid 19 couldn't travel, and my visa almost expired. I ... Read More
Documents and my Visa. by Strilan Maikin
I finished getting my documents certified (per the Hague convention) in the United States and was wondering if there was a way for me to now get the documents transcribed here in Cartagena so that I can submit the documents with my application to ...
In relation to the issue of translations and getting things ready for a visa and cedula here in Armenia, I got my marriage certificate authenticated and translated at the local Notaria, you may want to try it could save you some money. As far as ... 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
Back in the country after a long absence.the dollar today at 4792 Read More
Medication in Colombia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Colombia ...
If you live in Armenia they have an office at the Mocagua building on ave Bolivar 2nd floor. Let them know you are there.for enrollment and they will assigned you a assessor for the info. Sorry for the delay in responding. Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
I use express send with wells Fargo and let's me know in minutes my transfers and amount deposit. Davivienda the same way in hours let's me know they have received my transfer. Davivienda allows $3000 at month, they will decline transfers ... Read More
Medication in Colombia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Colombia ...
Sorry for the delay. I enrolled in SURA through a cooperativa but you can do it directly in their office in Armenia. You will be required to a have a cedula, I do because my wife is Colombia and I have residency. You can Google SURA medical group ... Read More
Medication in Colombia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Colombia ...
In my experience i was able to get my gout medication with no problem. I enrolled in sura medical group and found them very efficient. My Dr was great and made all my medications available. Premium was 75K monthly. Medication on the average 20k ... Read More
Best months for air travel Colombia to U.S.? by CaliRay
I'm planning a trip to the U.S. any time between late August to mid September. Could be earlier or later if there is a significant price difference in air fare. Any information is appreciated.
Is not when to travel is when to buy your tickets. If you buy during late June and early August is considered high season anywhere in the world from the US. I recommend based on my experience to buy mid August to mid October. Prices are lower due ... 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 ...
I find Armenia a very decent place to live. Wife and I live at the Barrio Limonar nice place. The Centro is very busy place to be around. We have purchase our groceries and utilities at a very low cost. Love the weather even though it has rain a ... Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Thank you for the info I will be on top of this. I already try the Dian and waiting on their response. You are correct the article is very confusing. Read More
Taxation in Colombia by m07801
Hello All, Im considering to retire in Medellin next year. I visited the city this past February and enjoyed the city. i was very impressed. Im 61 years old from the USA. I would be living on my pension from my job, ...
Si le entiendo bien entonces yo puedo vivir tranquilo con mi retiro en casi 7鈥�500.000 cop al mes sin declarar nada mensual o anual Read More
Armenia expat by Alcvrdan
On vacation in Armenia for two weeks. Are they any expat in Armenia if so, let me know so we can chat. I'm retired military and married, wife is Colombianita. We have a house and we are doing some remodeling to the roof on our two floor house. ...
How are you? Back in states until retirement in March let鈥檚 keep in touch men getting my visa spouse visa soon so just waiting I love Armenia we live en el barrio el limonar very secluded from the hustling centro Read More
Armenia expat
On vacation in Armenia for two weeks. Are they any expat in Armenia if so, let me know so we can chat. I'm retired military and married, wife is Colombianita. We have a house and we are doing some remodeling to the roof on our two floor house. ... Read More
Mailing address when there isn't one! by AguilaCondor
Hola a todos! We are moving to a finca we bought in Sopetr谩n sometime in the next 2 months. My husband receives social security from the u.s. via direct deposit but once a year, they send us a questionnaire to fill out to prove he's still ...
Thank you Artcher for your info Read More