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[No Moss]

I was wondering if anyone knows the income requirements for a retirement visa. I'd like to retire in Colombia and, of course, teach some private students on the side. Can't seem to find the income requirements for a retirement visa, although I have noticed that they only honor government pensions (which I have).

I can't live in Bogota (too high!). What would I expect to pay for a nice apartment in Cali or Medellin? And what could I charge for private lessons there?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[corniche]

I see that the rentista visa requires proof of at least 10 times the monthly minimum wage (589,500 for 2013 = 248 euros). It also says this visa can be requested either in or out of Colombia.

http://www.consuladocolombiamilan.it/contenuti.aspx?IDC=359

On this site, it is called the retirado visa, scroll down:

http://www.consuladodecolombia.com/servicios_visas.htm

[talktome]

Hi,
I just found out myself about this visa and I was told visa section of the Colombian consulate in New York that I need is a copy of my compensation rating pages from the VA.
I was told what is needed is;

original passport
copy of passport information page
between 2 to 5 color photos
completed visa application
copy of completed of your pension, social security or, in my case, Veteran Affairs compensation report.
You need to show that your pension is 3 to 10 times the amount of the average wage for a local.
application fee of $50 and $275

I plan on applying for the visa this summer.
Also, go to the websites listed above and call the nearest consulate for updated or if you are in Colombia, you need to contact or visit the nearest Colombian consulate.

Good luck and wish you the best.

[shebab]