stealtannest3t
American expat in Colombia
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Registration: 13 February 2025
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Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@coscia16 ...also recommend Colombia service providers if you decide not to do it on your own. Shop around for English speakers if your Spanish is lacking. Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@South American Voyager Forgot to answer insurance question. I don't plan to purchase medical insurance in Colombia. I am in good health work out 5-6 days a week and watch what I eat. I will be eligible for Medicare in about 6 months in US. I ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@coscia16 In my opinion - No you can do this on your own no lawyer and no Visa service. However, for $300 I got top-notch service from a known law firm (Langon) and one week approval after filing to me was very fast. Thought it would be a month. ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months by stealtannest3t
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ...
@South American Voyager Good question. Langon's fee was a flat $300 which included one virtual meeting which I never needed to use. I did not contract for the "rush" service they responded typically within 24 business hours excluding weekends and ... Read More
Pensionado visa approval for 15 months
Visa was approved one week after submission. Preparing documemts took about two months. Worked with Langon Law who were competitive with price and very responsive and knowledgeable. Used Monument Visa for apostille of SS letter and FBI background ... Read More
Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa? by stealtannest3t
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ...
Good news I got approved today for the pensionado rentista Visa. That was fast you say...Yes I am a bit surprised. I will make a new post with more details but just wanted to say thanks to those who responded! Read More
Retirement visa insurance international insurer recommendations by expat42451
I read Stealtannest3t's post on necessary insurance to qualify for the retirement visa here in Colombia-- I have very much the same question Stealtannest3t does.  I am in Pasto. I moved over from Ecuador some 2 weeks ago and have ...
I will keep the group posted on my results with the low cost insurance policy. I anticipate only getting a one year pensionado visa since that seems to be the norm now. Anyone else have better luck? Read More
Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa? by stealtannest3t
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ...
Thanks for the info Nico! I am going with Starr Travel Insurance medical only for $120 /year covers $50K medical expense and $100K repatriation. Got my clean bill of mental and physical health from a Colombian doctor friend with no mention of ... Read More
Retirement visa insurance international insurer recommendations by expat42451
I read Stealtannest3t's post on necessary insurance to qualify for the retirement visa here in Colombia-- I have very much the same question Stealtannest3t does.  I am in Pasto. I moved over from Ecuador some 2 weeks ago and have ...
@expat42451 Thank for your response. I like you maintain a healthy active lifestyle so I prefer to pay out of pocket as the need arises. So I am not looking for a policy that has benefits. I will be filing my pensionado visa application early ... Read More
Low Cost health insurance options for Retirement Visa?
Hello all - Applying for retirement visa and looking for advice on low cost option for qualifying health insurance. I never intend to use the medical insurance since I prefer to pay out-of-pocket so cheapest option that qualifies is my goal. Some ... Read More
Colombia Tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes by stealtannest3t
Hello Forum Members!Anyone know when the deadline is for filing tax declaration here for year 2024? Hoping this is not as murky a topic as most tax issues in Colombia. Thanks!
Excelente ... thanks so much! Read More
Colombia Tax filing deadline for 2024 taxes
Hello Forum Members!Anyone know when the deadline is for filing tax declaration here for year 2024? Hoping this is not as murky a topic as most tax issues in Colombia. Thanks! Read More