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JLJ417

James Jensen

@JLJ417

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American citizen

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10

Contacts

5

About me

American

Lives in Tonopah, Nevada

Speaks English/ Spanish poorly

Registration: 08 May 2015

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James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Texas Bred

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?

James Jensen

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.How do you get by without the test? Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Texas Bred

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?

James Jensen

You must go to an approved driving school. You will need to pass a medical examination. Several hours of classroom instruction, driving, then pass the examination in Spanish. This site covers all the details, in ... Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Alascana

Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana

Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks

James Jensen

I can see where using your atm card is a definite advantage. Colombia does tax financial transactions: Financial transactions tax A 0.4% tax rate is imposed on all all financial transactions, including withdraw money from ATM, promissory notes, ... Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Alascana

Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana

Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks

James Jensen

I had an incompleted transaction debited to my Canadian account from a branch of Banco do Brasil in Manaus, but I managed to get a full refund from my bank. It took 6 months, but you are fully protected and must be re-embursed by your bank, ... Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Alascana

Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana

Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks

James Jensen

I have used Xoom to send money to Chile and to Colombia for several years. It has been a good service, and much cheaper than Western Union. You can send up to $3000 per month @ $4.99 per transaction. The exchange rate is favorable. I have had ... Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

Safety in Colombia by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Colombia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

James Jensen

I live in Bogotá in Ciudad Jardín Sur. I feel safe in Bogota. My wife, who is Colombiana, and I walk daily for shopping, banking etc. We seldom are out late. In some areas of the city I believe criminality is high. I can't speak ... Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

James Jensen

Hi, I am from Nevada, USA. I came to Bogota January 2013 to meet my future wife. I spent three months here with her. I came back in December 2013 and spent 3 more months. I returned in November 2014. We were married in December and are at home ... Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
10 years ago
wende

US °µÍø½ûÇø Moving to Bogota? by wende

We are a family of 5 considering a move to Bogota. Can anyone recommend an english speaking school for our children ages 16, 12 and 8? Are there °µÍø½ûÇø neighborhoods near by? Is it safe? How is the medical care? Anything else we need to ...

James Jensen

@SteveRusso Thank you very much. You answered all my questions! Read More

James Jensen
JLJ417 replied to a thread
10 years ago
wende

US °µÍø½ûÇø Moving to Bogota? by wende

We are a family of 5 considering a move to Bogota. Can anyone recommend an english speaking school for our children ages 16, 12 and 8? Are there °µÍø½ûÇø neighborhoods near by? Is it safe? How is the medical care? Anything else we need to ...

James Jensen

@JRC410, I am marrried to a Colombiana and living in Bogotá. Could you provide me some information about the national health insurance, ie: provider, or who to contact to get signed up? Kind regards, Read More