Ah FUDGE! I have to renew my visa

bufalo says on Apr 20, 2007, 11:06:

checking the archives (dec 06) I guess I just need:

1. marraige cert notarized (do I need the church one too?)
2. copy of wife's cedula notarized
3. photocopy of her passport (only certaing pages but easier to just copy all of them)
4. My passport (i'll bring copies too)
5. 3 photos with whit background
6. letter from wife - notorized
7. the form filled out (can I get one online?)
8. Money, how much or where to pay????

Checking out the gov's site, one also needs a letter from DAS saying you aren't wanted or anything. - shit this is getting to be a pain in the ass.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 20, 2007, 11:28:

Just out of curiosity, what happens if your wife does not give you (or anyone, actually) #3 above? jajaja...cheaper than a divorce?

Just my opinion...

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bufalo says on Apr 20, 2007, 11:34:

No clue Miguel!
Now it looks No clue Miguel!

Now it looks like I might have to leave colombia and get it though a consulate, the page:

(http://www.minrelext.gov.co/wps/portal/!ut/p/.cmd/cs/.ce/7_0_A/.s/7_0_1CK7/_th/J_0_VB/_s.7_0_A/7_0_UP/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1CK7)

says the following:

"Únicamente se podrá realizar el trámite por primera vez ante la Coordinación del Grupo de Visas e Inmigración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores en Bogotá, en los siguientes eventos:

Cuando solicita por primera vez la Visa Temporal en las categorías de: Padre o Madre de nacional Colombiano; Cónyuge o Compañero (a) Permanente de Nacional Colombiano (a); Estudiante; Refugiado o Asilado, y las Especiales para Pensionados y Tratamiento Médico. Igualmente, se pueden solicitar las visas de Negocios y Beneficiario dentro del territorio nacional. "

Since I'm renewing my spousal visa, it won't be the first time, so I guess I'll have to leave Colombia for it?

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

lawyer CO says on Apr 20, 2007, 12:18:

your case Look it positive, bufalo, next time after this renew, you can ask for the residence so in Colombia all is paper, money and time

Esteban R.
lawyerscolombia at yahoo.com

bufalo says on Apr 20, 2007, 13:16:

Thanks, but can I do this in Bogotá or do I have to go outside colombia to do it. again, I am renewing.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

Gator says on Apr 20, 2007, 20:10:

Enjoy Bogotá

You will have to visit MRE's Coordinación de Visas e Inmigración office at Carrera 13 # 93-68 Oficina 203. This is not too far from Parque 93-kinda around the corner. Office is basically open from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Their phone number in Bogotá is 640 8576 and the e-mail is cancilleria at minrelext.gov.co. Pretty god about answering e-mail requests.

Not positive exactly what you will need because things change but I do know you will need your civil record of Colombian marriage, certified and not more than ninety days old, wife's cedula or certified copy, your passport, the required form which you can download from the site or fill out at the office, a letter from wife (notarized) requesting your presence in the country, and the photographs which can be done next door at a little shop, . Not sure of the cost but I THINK it is about 140/150 USD which must be deposited in the Banco Popular around the corner. As lawyer colombia said this is the last one-next you canb apply for permanant residence and that visa is good forever.(It's what I have)

Here is what Resolución 0255 del 26 de enero de 2005 requires for the visa.

DE LA VISA TEMPORAL CÓNYUGE O COMPAÑERO(A) PERMANENTE DE NACIONAL COLOMBIANO(A)

ART�CULO 8º.- El extranjero que solicite Visa Temporal Cónyuge o Compañero(a) Permanente de Nacional Colombiano, además de los requisitos indicados en el artículo 3º de la presente Resolución, deberá adjuntar los siguientes documentos:

1. Registro civil de matrimonio colombiano, expedido con antelación no mayor a noventa (90) días; o copia de la providencia judicial mediante la cual se acredite la existencia de la unión singular y permanente de hecho, según el caso.

2. Fotocopia autenticada de la cédula de ciudadanía del cónyuge o compañero(a) colombiano.

3. Nota escrita autenticada del nacional colombiano solicitando se le expida la visa al extranjero.


PARAGRAFO PRIMERO.- En el evento en que el extranjero desee ejercer una actividad diferente a hogar o estudiante, deberá aportar los documentos que demuestren la actividad a desarrollar en Colombia, en concordancia con las exigencias establecidas para los nacionales colombianos, y certificado de proporcionalidad entre trabajadores nacionales y extranjeros cuando sea contratado por entidad privada

PARAGRAFO SEGUNDO.- Cuando el oficio de solicitud de la visa y la cédula de ciudadanía no sean presentados en forma personal por el nacional colombiano, deberán estar debidamente autenticados ante el Cónsul o Notario colombiano, según el caso. Los documentos provenientes del extranjero deberán estar debidamente legalizados o apostillados.

PARAGRAFO TERCERO.- Cuando la solicitud de visa se presente en el exterior, se aceptará en el caso de compañero(a) permanente, el documento que compruebe la convivencia o unión marital en dicho país. En todo caso para la solicitud de nueva visa ante el Grupo Interno de Trabajo que el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores determine, se deberá presentar la respectiva providencia judicial. Los documentos provenientes del extranjero deberán estar debidamente legalizados o apostillados.



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bufalo says on Apr 21, 2007, 06:25:

Thanks Gator, I thought you'd pop up on this thread. I'm bringing every document I can possibly concieve of so there will (hopefully) be no problems. The only thing I'm unsure of is whether or not I can renew this visa in Bogotá or if I have to leave the country. The quote I put in above is a bit confusing. I also called a travel agency that does other visa's for people in Bogotá and they said I had to do it from a consulate (but they had a bit of doubt in the voice too).

I called the ministerio and they gave me the email. I'm waiting to hear back from them.

I know that when I did this in Spain and NYC, I also needed a letter of good conduct from all the places I lived in, but that was to get the first visa (my first expired while outside of colombia so I had two firsts). On the site it says the letter is needed from DAS or a valid, non-expired visa, so I should be ok now.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

Gator says on Apr 21, 2007, 09:25:

A La Orden you will not be required to obtain additional police clearances once you have a visa that required them.

I am sure you will be able to do this in Bogotá-at least I was. The question of applying at a consulate only comes up for the first issuance of the TS Visa if you are out of the country for the initial application. I guess MRE assumes if you get a souse visa you pland to remain in Colombia.

I spoke briefly with a lady who lives in our building and works for MRE. She said you renew at MRE here in Bogotá and the cost is $160 USD but has to be paid in pesos. She had no idea why this method of payment is required. She also said to get there the first thing in the morning as there can be a longer wait if you come later in the day.

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vicshere says on Apr 22, 2007, 06:19:

i think you also need the migrator from the DAS
the assidentes from the DAS (sorry spelling)
2 months ago i paid 265 us or like 650,000 for Res. visa i think
and yes good idea about getting there early
i was there at 6:45 they open at 7:30 and was out by 11:00

for cost see here
http://www.minrelext.gov.co/WebContentManager/webapp/display.jsp?sid=22501&pid=13957
MRX site for visas
http://www.minrelext.gov.co/wps/portal/!ut/p/.cmd/cs/.ce/7_0_A/.s/7_0_1CK7/_th/J_0_VB/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1CK7/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1CK7

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