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Basic questions for moving to Medellin

 
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dudeteacher



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:27 pm    Post subject: Basic questions for moving to Medellin Reply with quote

I will be in Medellin shortly, these are some newbie questions:

1. As a foreigner is it a problem to get a sim card.

2. Likewise is it easy to sign up for a tv satellite service?

3. How long can Canadians/Americans stay before they need a tourist visa?

4. As a foreigner can I easily get a land line?

Any other tips would be appreciated.

Dude
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The Internationalist



Joined: 26 May 2012
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

1) No (pre-paid)

2) Not 100% sure but id assume it will not be easy as you would presumably need to sign a contract for which you do not have proper ID.

3) Tourist visa will be stamped in your passport upon arrival.

4) see #2

Id be worried about finding a job and work visa before any land lines and satellite tv. Thats no easy task in Medellin....
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dudeteacher



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got a Tigo sim card but couldn't seem to make an international call.

I checked on the net. Apparently you need "your carrier number," However, none of the carriers mentioned was Tigo.

Could anyone please give some advice. I am aware that it should be something like this: 00 (carrier no.) 1 (and the rest of the number.


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windowlicker



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Location: Bogot�, Colombia

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'm not sure what this problem is all about, but in any case, calling international on a cell probably isn't cost effective. get skype.
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dudeteacher



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

windowlicker wrote:
i'm not sure what this problem is all about, but in any case, calling international on a cell probably isn't cost effective. get skype.


I thought I was clear enough.

Let's say I'm calling Toronto (or texting) and the number 416 663 6666.
What numbers do I dial before it? I am trying 001 but that's not working.

Dude
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dudeteacher



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Internationalist wrote:
1) No (pre-paid)

2) Not 100% sure but id assume it will not be easy as you would presumably need to sign a contract for which you do not have proper ID.

3) Tourist visa will be stamped in your passport upon arrival.

4) see #2

Id be worried about finding a job and work visa before any land lines and satellite tv. Thats no easy task in Medellin....


Already found two jobs in my first two weeks. Expect more should come in Jan.

Dude
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The Internationalist



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Details por favor..

Name of institutes.

Hours and pay offered.

ect.

Just to point something out. Getting a job isnt always the hard part. Its finding an employer that will get you a visa.
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