60 Day tourist visa???

I came to Bogota a couple of days ago. I planned on staying for about 90 days to work and take language classes, but the customs agent told me I couldn't get more than 60. How do I extend this? Gracias.

By sethmiller on May 14, 2008, 20:12 in Visa & paperwork.

jonas says on May 14, 2008, 21:09:

do a search here on visa extension
the subject has been discussed about 3,5 mio times.
thank you.

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angelcanada says on May 15, 2008, 08:32:

One month before your visa expires, go tu the DAS and aply for an extension, you will have to pay about $70.000 pesos, plus 2 photografs and fill up an aplication for an extension, do not let that pas because it takes about 2 weeks to get it....good luck I did the same with my dougther when we use to come as a turist

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gringoloid says on May 15, 2008, 09:23:

you might want to make that trip to DAS just 5 days before your tourist visa expires.

jonas says on May 15, 2008, 09:41:

King L: I live permanently in Bogota.
and as usually gringoloid is spot on with his comment.
Are you back from Medallo?

docwilliam says on May 15, 2008, 15:09:

If you do not extend on time, the cost for the fine is $200.000 (COP) and 30 days to leave the country.

"There's no time to panic"

thur says on May 16, 2008, 01:01:

A few days before the 60 days are up, you extend your stay at the DAS. You might want to read this link: http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/visa-extension-question-finally-...
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Chriscan says on May 16, 2008, 18:09:

It costs to extend you visa to 120 days as it does to 90. I aked for 90 days this time and they gave me 60.
Go to a DAS office, find out how much you have to pay what account in what bank, do it and return for your hand prints and photos. Oh, I think you need 2 passport sized photos to submit as well.

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rumronrum says on May 17, 2008, 04:57:

You might want to look at getting a student visa good for a year. Here's more info at http://www.visascolombia.com

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