3lckr
American expat in Argentina
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Lives in Quito
Registration: 28 November 2010
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ATM's in Paraguay by 3lckr
Can anybody confirm that ATM's in Paraguay allow you to withdraw in US$? Thanks!
It went a bit off topic, but, anyway. If you travel to Argentina: bring US Dollars or any other "good" currency in cash! for the whole duration of your trip. While selling on the street is illegal, so are many other things, like riding on the ... Read More
Foreigners opening a bank account by LindaLynda
I am wondering if foreigners can open savings accounts in Bolivia and if so what is the current interest rate?
I live in Argentina and because of the mess here with the exchange rates I wanted to open an account in USD abroad. Bolivia is not an option unless you want to get a residency there. I found one bank in Paraguay and many banks in Uruguay that would ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Salta by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Salta. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Salta. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
OK, at this moment there is space. However, since you cannot pay anything for a booking, they cannot actually book it for you. When you are in Salta, come over 24/7, it is at Alvarado 1070, between Pelligrini and Jujuy. There is a front door ramp ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Salta by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Salta. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Salta. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
I asked and yes, they would rent a room for $1700 pesos monthly or $500 pesos weekly, food is not included. There is a wifi, actually there are a couple. Current blue rate is 1:8.75 in Salta. Well, let me know where are you, when are you ready to ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Salta by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Salta. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Salta. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
To rent in Salta and in Argentina in particular is a headache for an average expat. They all want a collateral in a form of another property in Argentina... makes a lot of sense, right? To be able to rent you need to own a property... Havn't seen ... Read More
Foreigners opening a bank account by LindaLynda
I am wondering if foreigners can open savings accounts in Bolivia and if so what is the current interest rate?
No foreigner without Bolivian cedula can open a bank account. Tried and failed. The normal latino "can't say no" will get on the way and you might actually waste some time in some banks but it will not go anywhere. The Bolivian residency is not that ... Read More
Sending packages to Paraguay via DHL or FEDEX by Gabtar
I was wondering if anyone has experience with receiving small packages in Asuncion from overseas, ie USA and UK, when they have been sent via FEDEX or DHL. Is it safe, or will it magically disappear when going through customs? What about the ...
There are services in Paraguay, such as ParaguayBox, AsuncionBox Express, Google them, and some others that are cheaper alternative to DHL. They will give you their US, usually Miami address, you buy and ship stuff there, they will ship it to ... Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
1. You certify a copy of anything at "escribano", it is a notary, they are all over the place, the one I used is right in front of the Immigration. A stamp costs 2000-4000 Guaranees, depending on... their mood or the moon and the sun... ... Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
FRESH UPDATES from the field. Something changed, and recently. NO banks in Paraguay open any kind of account, not even a CD (plazo fijo) if you don't have at least "admision permanente" card. In the last few days I passed through ALL the banks. The ... Read More
Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...
Do you know by any chance if you pay an income tax in Paraguay of out of Paraguay income? Sorry, a little off the subject, but you seem to be knowledgeable and the only person "alive" on the forum. Thanks in advance! Read More
Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...
Congratulations! How long did it take for you to get the card? Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
Very helpful! Thanks a lot! Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
Banco Nacional de Fomento agreed to open an account. They want: "Certificado de vida y residencia" and "Certificado de Interpol". How do you get them? Thank you! Read More
ATM's in Paraguay by 3lckr
Can anybody confirm that ATM's in Paraguay allow you to withdraw in US$? Thanks!
For local spending you'll need some guaranies, although almost anyone accepts US$. Read More
DNI help needed by Abel Archer
I'm moving down there in two weeks. I don't have a job lined up yet, but I want to have all of my paperwork in order should I need to apply for a DNI. My question is this: I understand that the FBI criminal background check is basically void if you ...
Your criminal record from the States or anywhere else is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. If you don't have to go to big cities, the best for immigration is Salta: no wait for initial application appointment, in 3 months DNI is delivered ... Read More