About HarryLL76

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Citizen Of:

United States

Past Expat Posts:

Germany

Spain

Colombia

Panama

India

Education:

golden Gate University
  1974 to 1978

golden Gate University
  1980 to 1982

Some Forum Posts:

Mexico: Using USTVnow+DVR:

I have used the USTVnow free services for years. I am moving to Puerto Vallarta in September. I plan to subscribe to the paid USTVnow service. Did you obtain the DVD player before you left your home country or was it sent to you later through the mail? If so, was there a problem with Mexican Customs?

Mexico: Temporal Residencia Visa:

A few days ago I picked up my Temporary Resident Visa from the Mexican Consulate here in Las Vegas. My experience was a bit different. I applied using my retirement pension. I was not required to make an appointment. I arrived a few minutes after 8 am (mid-week) there were people ahead of me but non to see the Visa Officer. At the information desk, the person gave me a number and told me to listen for it and the door. I waited about 15 minutes. The number was called in Spanish but it was also flashed on the overhead TV monitor. Instead of just handing the officer the package, I gave him each required document (visa application, copy of main passport page, passport, one passport photo, and six months of bank statements). He asked what type of visa I was applying for and where was I planning to live in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta). He spent about 10 minutes typing info from the documents into his computer. He then took my photo and finger prints. He instructed me to pay at the cashier ($36) and he would call me when my visa was ready. A short time later, he came to the window, gave me my passport and asked that I check the spelling of my name. He reminded me that I have six month to enter Mexico and not to fill out the tourist card on the plane. Also, he pointed out that once in Mexico I would have 30 days to start the second phase of getting the Temporary Resident Visa. From the time I enter the building to the time I left was approximately one hour. As for the bank statements, I do not receive hard copies or e-mail copies. But, the statements are filed on my bank’s website and I can easily access them. Someone from my bank directed me to the statements and explained how to prints them. I can only speak for my bank, but all the information needed by the Consulate is on page one of the statements thus I only had to print out six pages. If you are just starting to work through the process, hopefully this will be of some help.

Mexico: Items to ship to PV:

I am a single retired guy and I will be moving to PV on September 10. Given the present of Walmart and Costco, are there any thing I should think about either bringing or shipping? I do plan to ship a small box with personal papers. I am considering shipping a couple of cooking items and a Bose sound bar (all used items). In some countries, items valued at less than a couple hundred dollars are exempt from import tax. Is this also the case in Mexico?

Mexico: Mailing Forwarding:

I have read that IShop is a popular and reliable mail forwarding service from USA to PV. However, I have sent several e-mails to their customer service and I have call many times but never received a call back. Does anyone have any suggestions? I need to establish an account so that I can ship several small boxes before I move to PV.

Mexico: Mail Forwarding from US to Puerto Vallarta:

Thanks that is good to know

Mexico: Mail Forwarding from US to Puerto Vallarta:

Need recommendation for mail forwarding service from US to Puerto Vallarta. I have searched this form and have not found very much useful information. I have used Mailboxes etc in other countries but the reviews of Mailboxes in PV are not the best. My use of a forwarding service would be limited but I need a US street address for several reasons. Thanks

Mexico: Residence Visa requirements:

First, I apologize for starting a new topic but many of the recent posts on Residence Visa Requirement seem to have gotten off topic. I am having a problem getting my bank to give me a document showing my deposits for the last six months. For those of you who had to present monthly deposits, how did you get them? For example, did you print out all of your checking account pages for the last six or twelve months? Thanks

Colombia: USAA Federal Credit Union:

USAA is not a credit union. It is a private bank and yes one does become a member. However, it is open to all active and retired military, and it is also open to any honorably discharged veteran with a DD-214. In addition, Foreign Service Officers can also join. It become a bit more complicated because once any of the above become a member, that membership can be passed on to his or her son or daughter, and so on. I have been a member for about 30 years. I suggest you call the bank and someone can explain who can become a member and how to join.

Colombia: Shipping Us to Colombia:

Instead of shipping furniture or other large items, did any of you arrive with several extra luggage? I have many small items with a value less than $200. I am considering creating an account with one of the mail forwarding companies (mailboxes etc or other) and shipping several small boxes with some of my needed items, if I am able to set-up an account from the US.

Colombia: Pensionado Visa Question:

Can I bring all of my paperwork to Colombia and either travel to Bogota and get the Pensionado visa placed in my passport or hire a visa service in Medellin to (with power of attorney) to get my Pensionado Visa put into my passport? I ask because I am in Las Vegas and the Colombian Consulate that represents Nevada is located in San Francisco. If I use the online application process, I would still have to travel to San Francisco to sign for and pick up the visa. I have also checked with several visa assist services but non provide the TP-7 (retiree) service. In addition, I have tried to call the San Francisco Consulate but after about 10 calls over a week no one has ever answered--only voice mail. Thanks guys for your help Harry

Date Joined:

2/1/2009

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