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dudeteacher
Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Posts: 173
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: Basic questions for moving to Medellin |
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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.
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The Internationalist
Joined: 26 May 2012 Posts: 110
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Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:43 am Post subject: |
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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
Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Posts: 173
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:28 am Post subject: |
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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
Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 183 Location: Bogot�, Colombia
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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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
Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Posts: 173
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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dudeteacher
Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Posts: 173
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:10 am Post subject: |
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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.
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The Internationalist
Joined: 26 May 2012 Posts: 110
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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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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