living in colombia

adrienne79 says on Jul 9, 2007, 16:46:

Not sure of the answer but I wanted to say Hi. I am moving to Bucaramanga in one and a half weeks. :) I am "staying forever" but my fiance is Colombian so that makes it a tad bit easier.

Adrienne

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nicadj says on Jul 9, 2007, 16:52:

I too am moving to Colombia. I am a 43 year old male who is currently engaged to a Colombian who has a 10 year old daughter. The father of the child will NOT permit her to move to The U.S, so I am moving to Bucaramanga. Love changes everything.

I am just about to find out a lot of these answers.

Both feel free to stay in touch.

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robi666 says on Jul 9, 2007, 16:56:

Mac,
first thing is to get a VISA to stay.
Second, get a decent job (if you need a work to live).
The rest of the problems will be solved with time.

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

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panthdave says on Jul 9, 2007, 17:35:

robi666 said it all.. Good Luck...The lucky ones who can get a decent paying job in colombia or business that pays the bills..I yet to find for many foreigners ofcourse there are exceptions...Rather work in Miami like many colombiano's or colombiana's and fly back and forth..Funny probably is easier to get a work permit in the States than in Colombia...and in Colombia they pay nothing..unless your a doctor or lawyer..or mafioso or narco..you get the drift..

Excluding all Retirees or One's that don't need to work...

panthdave Miami

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panthdave says on Jul 9, 2007, 17:37:

Forgot the ones that can setup a home office in the States and in Colombia is the best..way..I do alot of accounting work..which is perfect and have that setup in Medellin but still need to be in the office in MIA many times so there it is I go back and forth....

panthdave Miami

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macintoshle says on Jul 10, 2007, 09:09:

Hi,

thanks for the answers.

I don´t need a Job, i have a very good Job in Holland i travel worldwide for Buisness it means three Month here ....... than three Month there. It is only for the Holidays or when i have no Projects, it means... i will only stay here in Bucaramanga and live forever at first, later i will search a other place in colombia San Andres or something like this.

I don´t like to stay more Time in Germany (to much rules, stupid Politics etc.)

Normaly i don´t need a Visa, but is better i have one for the savety..........

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macintoshle says on Jul 11, 2007, 15:55:

so the appartement is ready i have two, what i can take.
without a fiadore for signing....... jepp ;-)

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panthdave says on Jul 12, 2007, 12:59:

Well...Invest in a property..for Investment Visa, Get Married or prove Union Libre for Marriage Visa, Business Visa if you have a business or want to open a business,

Or stay as a Tourist..all you have to do is leave the country and come back...

Only problems with no Cedula is banks but you have ATM's, Contracts, Health Insurance..

No Biggie..Doctors are cheap if you get sick so there you go..

I am waiting two years to prove Union Libre and will go for the Cedula...for now staying as a Tourist not so bad.. because I go back and forth from MIA>..or will invest 100,000 in property but why????Will wait to see if my GF and I will stay together will be one year November.

panthdave Miami

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chewy says on Jul 17, 2007, 21:55:

How long can you stay as a tourist. After you exit Colombia, how long before you can enter.

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vicshere says on Jul 18, 2007, 05:23:

hey Mac are you working with a well known beer company in Bucaramanga in Cafe Madrid?

listo

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slashdave says on Jul 21, 2007, 08:22:

Man we I can help you out, just contact me!

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macintoshle says on Jul 21, 2007, 09:54:

Yes, i i´am in the beer-company Bavaria

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vicshere says on Jul 21, 2007, 10:53:

very good Mac say hello to Jose......how are the girls in Lebriga...i heard you guys had a good time...by the way Jose was my student

listo

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macintoshle says on Jul 21, 2007, 11:27:

jose was your student???? que??? no entiendo

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vicshere says on Jul 21, 2007, 12:05:

jose was my english student...i was his english teacher...tell him Victor says Hi

listo

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macintoshle says on Jul 21, 2007, 12:29:

ok i will do it.

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jlandazabal says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:41:

Hi... my name is John, i'm 100% colombian. If you need some information about this beautiful city just let me know, feel free to contact me, my mobile number is 311 2888769... I have an excellent english level, so don't worry about it.
Take care,

John

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jlandazabal says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:44:

Some relatives from Italy are coming, they like Bucaramanga because everything is close, the weather... they are planning to invest in Real Estate, i'll let you know how's the process going...
Take care...

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JohnNewYork says on Jul 26, 2007, 11:50:

Business Visa = 6 months
Student Vias = 6 months
Buy property = no limit?

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JohnNewYork says on Jul 26, 2007, 11:55:

To open a bank account you need a national id card. But you must have a visa. I have a very good and honest lawyer that speaks english in Medellin.

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JohnNewYork says on Jul 26, 2007, 12:04:

Here is a link that will help
http://www.proexport.com.co/VBeContent/newsdetail.asp?id=5520&idcompan...

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 26, 2007, 12:12:

hey JNY..that is a great link..thanks for providing it!

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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macintoshle says on Jul 27, 2007, 09:49:

Yes i have contact to that lawyer in Medellin.
The other link i know too.
Thanks for your answer.

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