International Commuting
08-25-2014 | 08:03 PM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
I could see it getting a little spendy when you start throwing some ZEDs or ID90s in your back pocket for a rainy day, but that sounds like it would really be a once in a while backup plan.
08-25-2014 | 10:27 PM
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Thanks guys. My fiancee is from Colombia and will likely find it easier to get a job there straight out of engineering school. We think about a year of experience there will be the key to landing a permanent job in the petroleum industry in the US. At that point we will be able to set up shop in Houston (base) and there will be no more commuting and QOL will improve a lot. It will likely only be for about a one year. I'll check our Global Entry tomorrow. Anything to make the process more doable will be welcomed. I also agree that the better cost of living will make any immigration fees almost a non issue. We'll see...
08-26-2014 | 12:44 AM
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Do you know what the departure tax is. I was there in March but forget what I paid. I wonder if there is any way around paying every time.
08-26-2014 | 05:15 AM
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Colombia departure tax
Departure tax out of Colombia is $38, unless your stay has been less than 60 days. In that case you have to go make a huge line in an office where they stamp your passport with the exemption. (it was about 40 minutes long the last time I was there).
08-26-2014 | 08:56 AM
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I commute from the U.S. to the Pacific. The hitch with international commuting is that you need to pay particular attention to the number of flight options, as they tend to vary more than domestic. Also, some carriers require 24 hours notice for international jumpseating, and maybe some other hoops.
You need to know what your options are for international flights.
You need to know what your options are for international flights.
08-26-2014 | 10:59 AM
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Yup, I remember now. No tax under 60 days. I'd never be there for that long at a time so it looks like I'll not pay a tax. However, I do wonder how long it will take before they start seeing me as more than a tourist. I might call the embassy and ask a few questions.
08-26-2014 | 02:11 PM
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Gents,
ALPA provides a pretty good JS guide on the website that you can download. When it comes to the particulars of international travel, my suggestion is to start with your own carriers Travel Department, followed by a phone call/email to your union's JS rep.
As for taxes, plan on swiping a credit card (or paying cash if that is the protocol, as it is in some places).
Hope that helps...
ALPA provides a pretty good JS guide on the website that you can download. When it comes to the particulars of international travel, my suggestion is to start with your own carriers Travel Department, followed by a phone call/email to your union's JS rep.
As for taxes, plan on swiping a credit card (or paying cash if that is the protocol, as it is in some places).
Hope that helps...
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