I wasn't expecting this. All of sudden, this happened. I just lost my job a few weeks ago. I discussed our future with my wife and decided to put a period in my current career. Now we are planning to move to Medellin this summer. We have a few questions for ex-pats in Colombia (more specifically in Medellin).
1. Gastronomy School
There are many gastronomy schools in Medellin. I want to pursue my dream of studying gastronomy there for 2 years. Has anyone studied gastronomy in Medellin? Can you share your experience if you have done so or any information?
2. Visa
Which visa is better to apply for - Student Visa or Rentista? My wife and I still have more than 10 years to collect social security checks and cannot apply for a pension visa. We receive $2,500 from our rental properties and $500 from our stock/ETF dividends monthly. If we can prove a certain amount of assets (stocks, ETFs, savings, etc.), can we apply for a rentista visa?
3. Budget
This is our main concern. Our budget in the United States is around $4,000 a month. We wonder if $2,500 to $3,000 a month is enough for us to live comfortably in Medellin for next 5 years. We also need a health insurance coverage and need to rent an apartment in decent areas.
I truly appreciate your help.
Thank you
1. Gastronomy School
There are many gastronomy schools in Medellin. I want to pursue my dream of studying gastronomy there for 2 years. Has anyone studied gastronomy in Medellin? Can you share your experience if you have done so or any information?
2. Visa
Which visa is better to apply for - Student Visa or Rentista? My wife and I still have more than 10 years to collect social security checks and cannot apply for a pension visa. We receive $2,500 from our rental properties and $500 from our stock/ETF dividends monthly. If we can prove a certain amount of assets (stocks, ETFs, savings, etc.), can we apply for a rentista visa?
3. Budget
This is our main concern. Our budget in the United States is around $4,000 a month. We wonder if $2,500 to $3,000 a month is enough for us to live comfortably in Medellin for next 5 years. We also need a health insurance coverage and need to rent an apartment in decent areas.
I truly appreciate your help.
Thank you
