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jruff comments on Special Visa

special visa If you are referring to the 2 year visa including work permit, you'll have to apply for it OUTSIDE of Colombia. The nominal place is the Colombian Embassy ot Consular office nearest you in your country of residence.

jruff comments on Living in Colombia

visa Get a two year visa in the US BEFORE you go. If not, you have to renew every 30 days and I don't know how long you can do that.

jruff comments on Living in Colombia

buy a truck While you might find a relatively new Chevy, Ford, Dodge truck in Colombia, few, if any, dealers work on the v-8's or larger engines. With the computer driven applications which are standard in the US, you'll find real service problems there. New vehicles are subject to an 85% tax based on the assessed value of the vehicle at time of import. I was quoted US$92,000 for a 2004 Toyota Landcruiser in Nov 2004. Price in the US is just over $40,000. I wanted a Toyota Tundra. Had one before moving to Colombia last year. NONE are imported by any dealer in the country. Saw one on the autopista, but no one can service them. It's best to find a Toyota Hilux (called a Toyota Tacoma in US) but only available in std cab or 4 door. Get something that can be serviced locally and expect to pay a lot more for a newer vehicle that you would in the US.

jruff comments on Living in Colombia

jruff English teachers (credentialed) are always in demand.

jruff comments on Living in Colombia

to Phil Sparrow: I just got through doing what you're anticipating. QWhat do you want to know?