nico peligro
Canadian expat in Colombia
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Lives in Bucaramanga, Santander
Speaks Spanish, English , Russian, French
Registration: 18 September 2020
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Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa? by stealtannest3t
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ...
@stealtannest3t In Kazakhstan these things Cost a bit more..a bottle of vodka Read More
Tax accountant by Brian Stockwood
Could anyone please recommend a good accountant that understands how to declare foreign earned income and assets in Colombia?It doesn鈥檛 have to be a fancy organization based out of Medellin that caters to foreigners and speaks English聽 in ...
I see from your orofile you worked in KSA.If you dont have residence in any particular country and have substantial assets ..bank account聽 stocks, bonds聽 聽propertues, I would go out on a limb and say just聽 keep your mouth shut ... Read More
Tax accountant by Brian Stockwood
Could anyone please recommend a good accountant that understands how to declare foreign earned income and assets in Colombia?It doesn鈥檛 have to be a fancy organization based out of Medellin that caters to foreigners and speaks English聽 in ...
Good luck with that..Local Colombian accountants and lawyers have little clue as for as the tax laws as they apply to expats. And as you found out the big firms may have an idea, but will be over zealous with paperwork, requirements etc. and still ... Read More
Retirement visa insurance international insurer recommendations by expat42451
I read Stealtannest3t's post聽 on necessary insurance to qualify for the retirement visa here in Colombia-- I have very much the same question Stealtannest3t does.聽 聽I am in Pasto. I moved over from Ecuador some 2 weeks ago and have ...
Like to hear how the Star insurance turns out..i.e. whether the Cancilleria聽 accepts it.Like I said in the other thread, I used ATM Colombia for $360 a year and worked okay.I have a similar active lifestyle to you and have probably only ... Read More
Retirement visa insurance international insurer recommendations by expat42451
I read Stealtannest3t's post聽 on necessary insurance to qualify for the retirement visa here in Colombia-- I have very much the same question Stealtannest3t does.聽 聽I am in Pasto. I moved over from Ecuador some 2 weeks ago and have ...
Read my response on the other fellows thread.Note that getting a " policy" to meet the canciller铆as visa requirements is one thing , but getting a reliable health care policy is a totally different kettle of fish and a policy for one ... Read More
Retirement visa by coscia16
Hello,My wife (Colombian citizen) and I are planning to retire in a couple years to Cartago, Valle.聽 We own a house there.聽 I'm curious as to what type of visa, or paperwork, I'll need to permanently reside in Colombia.聽 I've heard ...
Read the links OA sent you and specifically " c贸nyuge" visahttps://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/conyugenacional Read More
Retirement visa by coscia16
Hello,My wife (Colombian citizen) and I are planning to retire in a couple years to Cartago, Valle.聽 We own a house there.聽 I'm curious as to what type of visa, or paperwork, I'll need to permanently reside in Colombia.聽 I've heard ...
@coscia16 Better for your wife to establish residency, than you get a marraige visa as she is a citizen.That is the surest long term visa option for you with the least documentation and requirements .I have a friend who is in the exact situation as ... Read More
Shipping a car to Colombia by coscia16
Has anyone shipped a vehicle to Colombia? My wife (Colombian citizen) and I plan on retiring there in a couple years and I'd prefer to ship my Jeep down there instead of buying.Thanks.James
It used to be anyway, you could import a used car to Colombia only if it was considered a " classic".Dont know what make and models exactly are considered " classic" and whether there is a list, or whether this law sti暮l exists, but I know a ... Read More
Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa? by stealtannest3t
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ...
I used ATM Colombia and bit worked. It was about $360 a year ago. For a year.If the medical company gives you a certificate and the general policy TsandCs that should be good enough. Dont include any information saying you.personally have ... Read More
Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa? by stealtannest3t
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ...
I used ATM Colombia and it worked. It was about $360 a year ago. For a year.If the medical company gives you a certificate and the general policy TsandCs that should be good enough. Dont include any information saying you.personally have preexisting ... Read More
Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa? by stealtannest3t
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ...
If you got somethingvfor $150 a year that doesnt cover existing conditions use it.The cancilleria doesnt care aboout that.All they want to see is a minimum amount about around $90,000 for emergency and repatriation you dead or.alive to your home ... 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 ...
Charles Schwab ( US citizens only) apparently reimburses the fees ( for now)So bank ATM is irrelevant Dont know how long this will comtinUe with Colombian banks jacking up.fees 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 ...
Dont know where you are from, but if you are US citizen can get capital one or Charles Schwab accout and cards oand use ATMs.Some countries like Canada also have zero charge Fintec cards and credit cards .Best.rates seem to be at Davavienda, but ... 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 ...
Any questions in the following days I will try to help, if I am on this site. 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 ...
As far as buses, it depends where you live, but you wont be.taking a bus to Panam谩, unless you wanna cross the Darien Gap (LOL), and not to Venezuela, unless you wanna be a political.prisoner, so the only option is to go to Pasto/ Ipiales and ... Read More