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pbcoastal
Joined 2012
Posts: 8

8 years ago

Living as a retiree in Colombia

8 years ago

In about a year I might be living in the north Bogota area several months out of the year. I need flexibility to enter and leave Colombia. I will continue to own property in the USA and need to return to check it out, see doctors, and attend to other details. My wife (a native of Bogota) and daughter will live in Bogota so my daughter can attend a bilingual school and my wife will teach at the school. I am confused as to the best option for a visa that allows easy entry and exit (perhaps more than allowed on a 3 month tourist visa). Since my wife is a Colombian citizen (also USA citizen), a friend suggested I obtain a Colombia passport, but I don't prefer that option. Also, I have questions about the best options for health insurance. I will keep Medicare Parts A & B, but I'm concerned what would happen if I ever need to be hospitalized in Bogota and cannot return to the US. My wife will have access to Colombian health insurance (prepagada?), but the costs to include me are very high. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

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