Tortoise Unbroken
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 04 January 2023
Background Check for M Retirement Visa by karencds
Have had my M visa for almost a year now, so it鈥檚 time to apply for a renewal. This time I need the criminal background check. Over 25 years ago I had two or three misdemeanors, not involving violence or dishonesty. Will this be a problem?
To the spellchecker:A kinder reminder would be to tell the person posting that they have spelled the name incorrectly rather than convey shock that they are such a poor grammarian. Anyone contemplating a move to a new country with a new culture and ... Read More
Is Colombia becoming less friendly towads expats!! by HutchX2020
Cancellaria is deliberly delaying visas aplications in order for you to break the time continuity in Colombia so they don't give out residency visas!!!There are tons of stories on expat groups recently of massive delays of visas taking up 75 days to ...
Relationships are complicated. In the age of divorce many women have kids. You fall in love with someone. They have kids. The relationship will be harder. That is a factor to consider when making a serious commitment. Are you willing to give it your ... Read More
Health insurance[B]M Barley deleted profile + new profile OT by Guest7953
@Tortoise Unbroken We are in Mexico at the moment wondering if our dream of living in Colombia is over due to the insurance requirement.You are in Mexico, but have nothing to say on that forum. Go away.
@cccmediaThanks Snowbird, a good idea. I will consider it. Half time is better than no time. Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
Telling me to 鈥済o away鈥� is hardly a kind or helpful response. A better response might be 鈥測ou should have extended your visa and tried to get more accurate information鈥� or 鈥渉ere are some resources you should investigate ... Read More
Health insurance by yalahasunrise
Hello my husband and I will be retiring in Colombia in about 3 years, I will be 64 years of age and my husband will be 70 + how difficult is it to get health insurance in Colombia like Cisben, Emermedicas and others that have been recommended to us ...
What is affordable for a person on Social Security? Nearly $200 of my check every month is deducted to pay my Medicare Part B in America. Medicare pays 80% but the cost of healthcare in the US can make the 20% like 100% here. Or more. Maybe $150 a ... Read More
Popular Visas to Live in Colombia, 2022 by cccmedia
According to James Lindzey of colombiavisas.com, the most popular visa type among Expats is the M-11 visa. 聽It requires a 2022 verifiable income of $750 a month or three million Colombian pesos. 聽Private pensions are permitted in order to ...
@N.Barley We fly on the 9th to Mexico. I am sad that we may not be able to live Colombia. We would have had a few things to contribute to our new country. I am a certified English teacher and I collected the numbers of 10-15 Uber and taxi drivers as ... Read More
Popular Visas to Live in Colombia, 2022 by cccmedia
According to James Lindzey of colombiavisas.com, the most popular visa type among Expats is the M-11 visa. 聽It requires a 2022 verifiable income of $750 a month or three million Colombian pesos. 聽Private pensions are permitted in order to ...
It sounds like those of us who are applying for retirement visas may have to reconsider. The insurance policy requirement could be a hefty cost. Especially when we are already paying more than $2000 per year to Medicare for insurance we can鈥檛 ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Colombia by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
Culinary Enlightenment I was cured of my bad attitude about foreign cuisine before the age of 40 in a cafe in Paris where I was complaining bitterly about the way my breakfast was prepared, ruining the experience for my daughter as well as for ... Read More
Facilitators for Residency by Tortoise Unbroken
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ...
Great! I hope we can both find clear instructions as to what is required. Read More
Facilitators for Residency by Tortoise Unbroken
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ...
@travisbridges2 Medellin Read More
Facilitators for Residency by Tortoise Unbroken
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ...
@N.Barley No we want very much to live in Colombia but the newest requirements for temporary residency include an insurance policy. Here is where I need the knowledge. Do we only have to buy an international policy until we have residency and are ... Read More
Best way to send $$ to Colombia by drpeterjstanton
What is the best way to send $$ to Colombia? Western Union? I assume Colombia has an import tax??
Cash-in-a-Flash. I once sent the entire rent payment to a different person with the same name on Venmo, not understanding that I was supposed to use the phone number to verify, not the name. Luckily the person was honest so I was able to get it ... Read More
Facilitators for Residency by Tortoise Unbroken
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ...
@Tortoise Unbrokenif you are applying for a residency, and you鈥檙e having trouble with your communication, I do know someone that can help you through the process. What city are you most affiliated with? -@travisbridges2Medellin Read More
Facilitators for Residency
Due to the requirement for health insurance in Colombia for foreigners and my age (75) I am wondering if we should instead apply for Mexican residency through the consulate here in Medellin? Has anyone worked with facilitators here? My Spanish is ... Read More
Where to find ethnic groceries? by Tortoise Unbroken
I am addicted to making crispy dhosas. Does anyone know where I can buy Indian groceries in bulk? Rice, spices, dhosa mix. A dinner invitation could ensue.
Thanks so much! I live near Laureles in Medellin. I tried your suggestion at Naan, my absolutely favorite restaurant. The restaurant staff were really pleasant and helpful but when they explained where the store was and what the name was I ... Read More
Where to find ethnic groceries?
I am addicted to making crispy dhosas. Does anyone know where I can buy Indian groceries in bulk? Rice, spices, dhosa mix. A dinner invitation could ensue. Read More
Best way to send $$ to Colombia by drpeterjstanton
What is the best way to send $$ to Colombia? Western Union? I assume Colombia has an import tax??
This is not an indictment of PayPal just sharing that PayPal regularly locks me out of my account when I am in a foreign country. Recourse has been difficult although now there is some way to contact someone in customer service. I think. Still, ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I wrote my intro yesterday and it seemed to disappear. Is there somewhere it might have gone? I chose 鈥淭ortoise Unbroken鈥� for my online name since Tortoise was taken. Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Tortoise UnbrokenWe are new to Medellin and Colombia. Thinking of applying for residency. We are a boring older couple but boring in a good way. We are quiet, love Nature, like meditating and music. I cook meals from scratch every dayas David is ... Read More