dadomite
American expat in Colombia
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American
Lives in Giradota
Registration: 26 January 2015
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Essentials to live in Colombia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Colombia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Colombia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
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Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
There is no test.I did not need to take 1,only the test for your eyes,hearing,colors and reaction,very simple.The reaction and color test is similer to a game on a computer.They give you all these test there in the same building.I went to Transito ... Read More
Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred
What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?
You can get a motorcycle licence,there is no test,they check hearing,eyes,and a color and reaction test,real simple,but you have to have a cedula. Read More
Healthcare in Colombia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Colombia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Colombia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Hello, Tracy here,just wanted to say in January I was very sick with an infection,so I went to the hospital here in Giraradota,they were very efficient,the doctor seen me very fast ,soon I was given a shot for the infection,the cost was around $20. ... Read More
After marriage procedures by takimonster
Hello, I am currently in Bogota, Colombia and am nearing the end of my 180 day stay. After a whirlwind of sending, receiving, translating, and paying fees, we are ready to get married. However, my extension ends March 3rd, 2014. My questions: ...
Thank you so much for the advice,,and I caught that under the table comment.Take care, Tracy S. Read More
After marriage procedures by takimonster
Hello, I am currently in Bogota, Colombia and am nearing the end of my 180 day stay. After a whirlwind of sending, receiving, translating, and paying fees, we are ready to get married. However, my extension ends March 3rd, 2014. My questions: ...
Hello JRC410,,Thank you,I was unsure about the visa other than the stamp on my passport.I am living in Giradota,,from the USI have been here since august 5th but went back to US for 2 weeks in October then returned the 11th of nov. and got married ... Read More
After marriage procedures by takimonster
Hello, I am currently in Bogota, Colombia and am nearing the end of my 180 day stay. After a whirlwind of sending, receiving, translating, and paying fees, we are ready to get married. However, my extension ends March 3rd, 2014. My questions: ...
I am reading this because soon I will be needing to do this.I got married in January 2015. Read More
After marriage procedures by takimonster
Hello, I am currently in Bogota, Colombia and am nearing the end of my 180 day stay. After a whirlwind of sending, receiving, translating, and paying fees, we are ready to get married. However, my extension ends March 3rd, 2014. My questions: ...
Hmm this is not understood by me ,sorry,if the man hasn't got a visa yet how can he make a copy of it? Read More
Getting married in Colombia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Colombia or who are about to get married in Colombia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Colombia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
Hello to all planning to marry a Colombian citizen.I recently married a wonderful lady here in Medellin,Colombia.The process was fairly simple,the notoria wanted only a certified apostilled birth certificate and divorce decree no more than 3 months ... Read More