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| Subject | Date Asked |
| pdvsa | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: i have just been reading your answer to Patrick about the difference between the official and ... A: Because they have oilfields, refineries and other support businesses in Venezuela, for which they ... | |
| locating someone | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I need to locate a person in Cumana Venezuela. I have their name only. Any suggestions you may have ... A: This brings so many questions to mind that I don't even know where to start. For the most part, ... | |
| Gold | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Say I´d like to buy 1kg of gold. How would I go about finding a (seller)shop (Caracas or other ... A: The problem is that if you want to take gold out of the country, you need a license to export gold, ... | |
| birth certificate | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: How do I get my daughters birth certificate from Venezuela? She was born there to two american ... A: If your daughter's birth was registered at the Alcaldia (Mayor's Office) then you simply need to ... | |
| Dolar paralelo | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Estimado Brian, Tengo interés en entender como se calcula el tipo de cambio del dolar paralelo ... A: The "formula" is no longer so much of a formula as a market driven exchange rate. The swap market ... | |
| Marguerita Island | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I last traveled to Marguerita Island about 15 years ago. Now with 3 young children we ... A: The Margarita Island you knew 15 years ago no longer exists. Much has changed with the Chavez ... | |
| Moving to Isla Margarita | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Being a Floridian, and a U.S. citizen, and from what I have read on this site, it seems impossible ... A: Yes, you can purchase a moto here. Whether you'd want to is another story: They are frequently ... | |
| hardware or paint stores | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a product that I would like to sell in Venezuela paint stores. How many are there and what is ... A: I'd say you need to find a resident agent to handle this sort of thing. I really don't know much ... | |
| Venezuela | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm in Canada and would like to deposit some money into a Venezuelan savings account. My probably ... A: It isn't a case of being on or off one's rocker, it's a case of not being able to do what you're ... | |
| Returning to Margarita | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a Venezuelan citizen who have been in the US for over 17 years out of status, after much ... A: You need to see the Venezuelan Consulate in Miami (or any other Venezuelan consulate or embassy for ... | |
| currency | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Years ago if you bought a property and had proof of purchase and payment from uk there was a special ... A: Unfortunately, the answer to your question is that, no, it's not possible to get the official rate ... | |
| Venezuelan Bolivars for dollars | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I am in Venezuela frequently and am attempting to learn how, at the present time, it is possible to ... A: It is very easy to wire funds to a Venezuelan Bank account. You have to contact your Venezuelan ... | |
| GRACIAS | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Just to say THANKS! thank you for helping people through this space, I been reading your answers, I ... A: Connie Thank you for your kind words, and your English is excellent. There is no need to ... | |
| Get Money out of Venezuela | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I read many of previous topics about taking money out of Venezuela and now I understand how it is ... A: Luis Pick a Casa de Bolsa and discuss it with them. If you can transfer the Bolivares from your ... | |
| Where I can get best interest | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: where I can get best interest if I'll put for example $1,000.00 ?Is there better interest rate if ... A: A residence visa is a transeunte visa. This has several options, but it requires that the visa ... | |
| Shipping car parts to Venezuela | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, Was wondering what you know about how to go about shipping car parts from the US to ... A: Shipping lots of parts (container loads) or just a few parts? Makes a big, big difference. If ... | |
| Where I can get best interest | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: where I can get best interest if I'll put for example $1,000.00 ?Is there better interest rate if ... A: First, you'd have to get a Venezuelan bank account. This is now restricted to foreign individuals ... | |
| Venezuela question for spanish | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: What do people do for a living in Venezuela? A: That's like asking what people do for a living in the United States. Oil production and refinement ... | |
| Where I can get best interest | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: where I can get best interest if I'll put for example $1,000.00 ?Is there better interest rate if ... A: Interest rate is a function of risk. The higher the risk, the higher the interest rate. Having ... | |
| Venezuelan Bonds, Exchange BsF. | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if you guys know when the next bond issue will be done in Venezuela? Also, how ... A: To try to answer the three questions you've asked: 1. No. If you watch the Chavez show on Sunday ... | |
| black market exchange rate | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am coming for a vacation in 2 weeks and I would like to know the current black market exchange ... A: There are several reasons why the price for cash is lower than the price for a wire transfer of ... | |
| black market exchange rate | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am coming for a vacation in 2 weeks and I would like to know the current black market exchange ... A: dolarparalelo.blogspot.com The "Bond A" price is if you're selling Dollars and want Bolvares, and ... | |
| Exchange bolivares to U$D dolares or euros | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Mi pregunta se refiere a cual es la mejor manera de cambiar bolivares a dolares o euros. Eswtoy ... A: The "official" exchange rate is a fantasy. It doesn't exist except for very special companies that ... | |
| Do they do this in Venezuela? | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Do people in Venezuela call each other brother, sister, uncle, aunt and/or other ... A: In Venezuela, I know some people who are very formal and would never think of calling me by anything ... | |
| Stock Marcket and Money Transfer | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: my name is Andrew and i currently live in Florida and the rest of my family lives in Venezuela. I've ... A: Tell your relatives to open an account with any Casa de Bolsa (brokerage) and take the Bolivares out ... | |
| Questions and requests | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: i found this website accidentaly and i want to ask you something.I am interested to come and live in ... A: First, if you wanted to live here you need to contact the Venezuelan Embassy in the country you're ... | |
| Money Transfer | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I've been tracking your comments about taking bolivars out of Venezuela. I've read about ADR's and ... A: If you've got a company that's properly set up and registered with the Superintendent of Foreign ... | |
| transeunte familiar visa | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Last year I obtained a Transeunte Familiar visa from the Consulate General of Venezuela in Aruba, ... A: Yes, the procedure has changed. You need to go to your local immigration office and have your ... | |
| dolar paralelo down to 3? | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: In one of your latest posts here you write that "The parallel market is dropping rapidly due to the ... A: I cannot point you to blogs or anything like that because I don't have the time to look for the ... | |
| Bring my car to Venezuela | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Good morning. I am Venezuelan returning next year to my country after over 30 years living in the ... A: You are correct, in that the price of cars is outrageous in Venezuela. To bring a car into the ... | |
| Retiring in Venezuela | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a place to retire and Venezuela looks like it has the weather and beaches I am ... A: A small studio or 1 bedroom apartment (condo) will cost anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 depending ... | |
| Getting money out of Venezuela | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: my wife is Venezuelan, her father was venezuelan and her mother is English, she moved to england 10 ... A: First your wife needs to sell the home. I cannot advise you on agents or lawyers for selling the ... | |
| Foreign retirees and Venezuela tax | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: A foreigner retires on Margarita. The person does not work in or earn any money in Venezuela. In ... A: Venezuela and the US have a tax treaty. You can read about it here: ... | |
| Cost of long-term rentals | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Brain can you address the cost of long-term apartment rentals on Margarita? For example, what would ... A: The answer to this question really depends on what your standards are. I have a friend who has a ... | |
| Sending and Receiving Mail | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have researched methods to receive and send mail. FedEx, at about $70 plus for a letter is the ... A: PakMail or PacMail (I can't ever remember which) delivers to their affiliate in Centro Commercial AB ... | |
| Sending and Receiving Mail | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have researched methods to receive and send mail. FedEx, at about $70 plus for a letter is the ... A: This will depend on where you are in Venezuela, because the services I'm about to describe are not ... | |
| bank accounts and residency | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm from the US and my girlfriend is from Costa Rica. We just arrived on the island and my ... A: I asked my wife to answer this question concerning having a baby and the hospitals here. Regarding ... | |
| Power of Attorney for selling house in Venezuela | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My friend would like to sell a house in Venezuela. He was an immigrant from Venezuela. Since he ... A: I am somewhat confused by yourYour friend owns a house in Venezuela, and he has a grant deed and a ... | |
| Traveling to Margarita | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you recommend an airline from Caracas to Margarita? I have seemed recommendations for Laser ... A: I'm sorry but I don't like any of the airlines that fly from CCS to the island. They are more or ... | |
| Ayuda Urgente! | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: Brian, Soy Venezolano y contraje matrimonio con una ciudadana estadounidense en el estado de ... A: Hola Daniel Usted necesita hablar con un abogado. Estás casado y su esposa ya tenía un bebé en ... | |
| currency | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: i have old Venezuelan currency from my trip to margarita island in 1992 i think. where can i ... A: Back in the early 1990's 770 Bolivares was enough money to purchase quite a bit. A good meal for 2 ... | |
| Exchange from Venezuela to US | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: So when you say that you use the "swap market" price to exchange the currency for us, do you in ... A: If you want to purchase $1000.00 for delivery to a bank account in the United States, today it would ... | |
| currency | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: i have old Venezuelan currency from my trip to margarita island in 1992 i think. where can i ... A: There has been so much inflation since 1992 that I doubt your Venezuelan currency would be worth ... | |
| hi | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: i want to know how can i get transfer money from venezuela caracas to chicagi illinois plz ... A: If your fiance is a Venezuelan, and he's living in Caracas, then I find it very hard to believe he ... | |
| Help! | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My wife is a native Venezuelan married to me and living here in the US for 3 years but we are ... A: The first thing you need is to get copies of your critical personal documents, with Apostille. Your ... | |
| how to buy bolivares at good rates | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: my recent last week's experience with the official exchange rate and the euro ( 1 euro to 2.80 ... A: Dio The exchange rate goes up and down based on many different factors, and all through the day ... | |
| Moving to Caracas | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: "Hi, Brian! I hope you'll be able to provide me with some information regarding Caracas. I will be ... A: I live on Margarita Island, and no longer even visit Caracas due to the problems with violent crime. ... | |
| Work Visas in Venezuela | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I am writing regarding the topic of work visas in Venezuela. I am currently in Caracas on a tourist ... A: I've known several people in this situation, and their solution to the problem is typically to ... | |
| Importing a car for personal use on Isla Margarita | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am working on moving from the Netherlands to Isla Margarita. I was thinking about importing a ... A: If the car is not a current model year car and has more than 500 miles and you are not the original ... | |
| Venezuela | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: i'm a licensed marine engineer working in the oil and gas industry...i have a huge problem, i've ... A: You're touching on subjects that I don't desire to discuss in a public forum. I understand your ... | |
| Accountancy firm | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I wonder would you be able to forward me the name and number of an English speaking accountancy firm ... A: Many questions. Do you need an accountant because you need a certified report, or do you just need ... | |
| Sell my car in Venezuela | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I live in Florida and want to sell my 2001 BMW 750 iL in Venezuela. What steps do I need to take ... A: If your car is in Venezuela, go to http://www.tucarro.com and find out what it will take to list it ... | |
| Money transfer | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a lient relocating from Venezuela to US. He wants to transfer up to 500.000 US from Ve in ... A: Since you may not be familiar with the situation, I'm going to try to explain how things work here. ... | |
| Work Visa Requirements | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a South African citizen, currently living in Australia, and was wondering about the ... A: Depending on your background, experience and credentials, it's possible. The problem is that the ... | |
| venezuela | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: can you find me any picture and it caption of venezuela costume? ANSWER: Hello Dayana Try taking a ... A: The Manta Guajira are a nomadic native indian tribe who live on the border of Colombia and ... | |
| Traer carro nuevo a Venezuela | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Hola. Vivo en Caracas y quisiera saber cuan dificil y costoso seria traer un carro nuevo, menos de ... A: Epa Leonardo El carro tiene que ser el año del modelo actual, tienen menos de 500 millas en él y ... | |
| open an account | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i'm an american citizen born in venezuela,i wil be selling some paintings over there but i live ... A: If you desire to run a business selling paintings (or just about anything else) on a regular basis ... | |
| Can you explain the difference between the official exchange rate and the black market? | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Would you please explain the difference between the official exchange rate and the black market ... A: Patrick Thanks for asking. I have answered part of this question previously, but obviously I need ... | |
| Conducting Business In Venezuela | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I've read all of your articles about how to transfer money into and out of Venezuela and I am still ... A: Most of what I do in this country is work with the swap market exchange system. I work for a Casa ... | |
| i am a chinese boy | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: i have no right stay in venezuela. that meaning i don't have visa of venezuela immigration. now i ... A: Perhaps if you included your email address it would be possible to email you an answer. Also, you ... | |
| SHIPPING A CAR TO VENEZUELA | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: BRIAN, I AM TRYING TO GIFT MY 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 PICK UP TRUCK TO MY FIANCEES MOTHER, IN ... A: The real problem is that the truck is 8 years old. Venezuelan law does not allow for the ... | |
| Auto Purchase | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey Brian, hope all is well. I found the link you provided to buy new autos-Thanks, very helpful! ... A: If you have $30k worth of Bolivares and you give them a cheque de gerencia (cashier's check), you ... | |
| Transferring Bolivera's to U.S. Bank Account | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out how my fiance^ who lives in Caracas can wire money to my account in the U.S. ... A: Please review the previous answers related to taking money out of Venezuela, as I've explained this ... | |
| moving to caracas | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: i am hoping to relocate for work to southern- eastern part of caracas, i've read many articles that ... A: I assume that after reading many articles "not in favor of Caracas" that you're hoping I'm going to ... | |
| How money transfers actually work | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to move to Venezuela from Australia. I have debts here that need to be paid after I am ... A: You say that you need to transfer money from a local bank account to an Australian bank. ... | |
| Exchanging Bolivares to USD | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: So I went to margarita island in 2007, and have a substantial amount of Bolivares left over, and ... A: This really depends on where you are located. You cannot get your Bolivares exchanged in any bank, ... | |
| transfering money | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: hallo Brian I want to transfer bolivares to US using Venezuelian brokerages,do you know what ... A: The exchange rate of the Dollar-Bolivar goes up and down, and anyone who could predict the movements ... | |
| shipping my car to Margarita Island | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I read that topic about shipping a car. ... A: Everything I'm about to say is within the context of bringing a vehicle to Venezuela and KEEPING it ... | |
| how to apply in margarita as i am a foreigner | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Subject: Information on residence and investing in isla Margarita Question Well i would like to ... A: bharadwaj You need to go with your Venezuelan wife to the offices of ONIDEX in Caracas. Take your ... | |
| What do you think about Margarita..??? | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My question is what do you think about the island ??? Is it a good place to live..?? How about ... A: I've lived here for several years and I like it. What do I think of Margarita? I think it's a ... | |
| Moving Money | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a US citizen visiting Venezuela. I have a substantial amout of bolivares that I would like to ... A: No, no and yes. Just because you go into a bank and show them your passport doesn't mean the bank ... | |
| Retorno | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Hola, Mi hija tiene 24 anos. Nacio en Caracas pero la traje a USA cuando apenas tenia 1 ano de edad. ... A: Buenos Dias Mimi-- Primero, disculpe la tardencia en respondarle, hemos estados enfermos con gripe ... | |
| Taking money out of Venezuela: New policies | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I´ve been following your advises on using the "casas de bolsas" in Caracas to exchange bolivares for ... A: Nothing has changed except that large amounts of bonds were sold by the government during the period ... | |
| preguntas sobre ureña | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: quisiera saber que tan cara es la vida en ureña, en un estrato 3, cuanto costaria una casa de 4 ... A: Disculpe, pero no se lo que significa "Urena", es un sector, ciudad en Venezuela? Mas que nada, ... | |
| Money Transfer from VE to Uk | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Brian. In your recent article to said that transferring money from VE to US can be done. Is it the ... A: Venezuela has exchange controls, which means that it's difficult to exchange Venezuelan currency ... | |
| Money Transfer from VE to US | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help....My parents passed away 2 years ago & have a house for sale in Valencia, Ve. I ... A: Obviously, you've given your lawyer or someone else a power of attorney to deal with the sale of the ... | |
| quickest flight from Aruga to venezuelas | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I am going to Aruba on a trip and wanted to touch my feet on Venezuela soil for a stamp in my ... A: I don't know the answer to this, other than to say anything other than Aeropostal. Check with a ... | |
| Taking money out? | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: and thanks for taking the time to answer so many questions. Looking at your previous answers Im ... A: Are you in Venezuela or the UK? Can you come to Venezuela for a short period of time to facilitate ... | |
| Recieving packages in Margarita | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My questions is about living aboard a sailboat there in margarita. Possible? Safe? How is the ... A: Ask your question with the question marked "Private" and that will take care of it. Yes, there are ... | |
| Taking Money out of US to Venezuela | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Brian, I have a bank account in the united states and I'd like to bring some money in ... A: To accomplish what you're asking about, you'd need to establish a brokerage account with one of the ... | |
| clothing | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: My son is participating in a Model UN and is to represent the country of Venezuela. I have to have ... A: Venezuela stretches from the Andes Mountains to the Jungles of the Amazon Basin, has long stretches ... | |
| Realtor and cell phone coverage questions | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: If I wanted to become a buyer's agent, where do I get a Venezuelan Realtor License? Question ... A: There are no regulations regarding realtors. None. No licenses, no tests, no oversight, nothing. ... | |
| Visa Requirement for Russian citizen with american greencard | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I'll be visiting Venezuela for a few hours on a cruiseship, do I need a visa to enter? I'm a Russian ... A: According to the website of the Venezuelan Consulate in Miami, Russia isn't listed as one of the ... | |
| Isla Margarita | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I would like to spend 2 months on Isla Margarita with our two boys ages 7 and 9. ... A: You're asking for something of a dichotomy. There is no area of the Island that I'd call "bike ... | |
| Moving to Caracas | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: In January 2008, I will be moving to Caracas and I would like to know what is the reality there. I ... A: Z I'm sorry my answer for you wasn't what you wanted, but as I said, I don't live in Caracas. In ... | |
| Caracas | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I am an Indian who has an assignment in Caracas. I need to find a locality wherein its safe to live ... A: I live on the Island of Margarita, and I only go to Caracas about once per month- and only because ... | |
| Information on residence visa and investing in isla Margarita | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: Well i would like to know what is the requirement to have a resident visa in isla Margarita, and ... A: Arriving to Margarita, assuming that you're coming from the US or UK, you're on a 90-day Tourist ... | |
| URGENT:Venezuela Companies | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a business spanish course and we have a project to do which entails coming up with a ... A: Trinidad does not require a visa for a stay of less than 90 days. Given the short distance between ... | |
| URGENT:Venezuela Companies | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a business spanish course and we have a project to do which entails coming up with a ... A: Virtually anything that can be manufactured to a high level of quality and sold for a profit is ... | |
| Bank Accounts in Caracas | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I´m living here (american citizen) although am not a resident and wonder if there are any banks here ... A: I don't know how it is in Caracas, but on Margarita you could open a passbook savings account ... | |
| coming to venezuela next month | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Do you know any nice contemporary studio or one bedroom apartments (in caracas in or around the main ... A: How well do you speak Spanish? If you don't speak Spanish well, my advice is to seriously ... | |
| property in Venezuela | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I own an apartment in Maricaibo. It is a rental near the college. I am interested in selling this ... A: By law, property must be advertised in Bolivares, and the official record must reflect a price in ... | |
| paying for high school exchange year in US | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: If Venezuelan parents have paid a program fee to an American organization for their child to ... A: As far as I know, there are no legal consequences for the Venezuelan citizen in this situation. ... | |
| Want visa, poss immigrate to Ven. | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I am dating a man in Venezuela. We met here as friends in the states aprox 6 yrs ago, his visa ... A: I'm not comfortable answering this question in a public forum. Go to my website, ... | |
| Margarita commercial port? | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of relocating to Margarita Island and I would like to know if the containers go ... A: Carlos It depends on the shipping company you use, and you really need to discuss this issue with ... | |
| Taking Money out of Venezuela | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: cheers, Jeremy A: Venezuela currently has exchange controls- for the third time in the last 20 years or so. The ... | |
| shipping a sm.dump truck(commerical vehicle) | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm American and I just bought a house in Venezuela on the beach. I'm going to rebuild but I need a ... A: I can't email you because I don't know what your email address is. brian@bulletproofretirement.com ... | |
| shipping a sm.dump truck(commerical vehicle) | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm American and I just bought a house in Venezuela on the beach. I'm going to rebuild but I need a ... A: Hopefully you bought the house on Margarita, and I hope you speak Spanish quite well. You're going ... | |
| Recommended Cities? | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Brian, I am planning to visit Venezuela in September. While my trip will have a fairly limited ... A: I suggest that you visit Margarita Island if your trip is in the first half of September. High ... | |
| Cost of living in Caracus | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm planning to visit Venezuela next month could you please tell me about the Cost of living over ... A: Excluding your accommodation, $35 per day should be sufficient to pay your expenses provided that ... | |
| Accountants in Margarita | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for an English speaking accountancy firm that are based in Margarita. I was wondering ... A: Currently I am on vacation in the United States. I will be back in Venezuela at the beginning of ... | |
| Accountants in Margarita | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for an English speaking accountancy firm that are based in Margarita. I was wondering ... A: While I know several accountants who speak *some* English, I don't know any Venezuelan accountants ... | |
| visa | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: i am irani.and i have visa for venezuela,i live in venezuela for work here,i want to know can i go ... A: Nasim If you check this page from the Brazilian Embassy in the US, you'll find that citizens of ... | |
| buying or shipping a car to caracas | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are moving to Caracas this summer. We would like to buy a car once we're there but ... A: (Sorry, forgot to include shipping costs and taxes) Importing a car into Venezuela is difficult. ... | |
| money exchange | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I recently visited Venezuela and brought back Bolivar thinking I could exchange this on my return to ... A: How much trouble you want to go to will depend on how many Bolivares you're holding. Venezuela ... | |
| dos and donts | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I am travelling to Venezuela in this month and i was just wondering what some do's and dont's in ... A: Not knowing where you're going, your age, your interests, your gender or other pertinent data, it's ... | |
Brian Botta
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Relocating to a foreign country and adjusting to life in a different culture, with a different language and a different set of values can be difficult. As a foreign expatriate living in Venezuela I've become rather well acquainted with how the country operates and how to avoid problems in Venezuela.
I have specific expertise with regard to the relocation of English speaking individuals and families to Margarita Island, including the associated issues of renting or buying a home, acquiring language training, acquiring a residence or investor visa, opening bank accounts, finding competent professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountants, dentists, etc.) placing children in a private school and other associated issues involved with relocating individuals or families to Margarita Island.
Experience
I (a US Citizen) relocated my family to Margarita Island in early 2005, and we have been living here since that time. We are now residents of Venezuela, living normal lives and doing business on Margarita Island.
I work for a Casa de Bolas, almost exclusively exchanging money for clients. In addition, I am the resident agent for 3 foreign businesses with investments in Venezuela.
For foreign clients I have worked for the past 3 years as a buyers agent for the purchase of real estate. I no longer handle real estate sales because of the inherent conflict of interest this creates.
Education/Credentials
BA, 1994, Business Management, Finance
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