Citizenship

andresmo169 says on May 2, 2007, 19:25:

Contact your local... Contact your local Colombian Consulate or Embassy for more info.

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Robert Jorge says on May 2, 2007, 19:31:

Hey Tomas. First of all, welcome aboard! I am no expert, but after reading a few posts having to do with this topic, you are considered a citizen of Colombia also, in your case ... I think. I believe if you are born in Colombia, or even have a parent who is Colombian, you can claim Colombian citizenship. Now here is the downer: also, from what I have read, if you are a Colombian male citizen, you are obligated for military service. Keep that into consideration. Hopefully, the real experts will read this post and tell you more details and better information than I did. Good to see you in PBH!

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Tomas Lemus says on May 2, 2007, 19:59:

Cant thank you enough Wow! Only posted minutes ago, thanks so much for the quick info. I'm sure this issue has been discussed before, but there is no apparent 'search forum' field (unless I can't see it).

It'll be my first time heading back to Colombia in January next year with two close mates. Very excited and anxious at the same time.

Thanks Andresmo - I will do.

Yes, I had read the military service issue on another post. If anyone has any other information regarding the required military service, it would be very much appreciated.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on May 3, 2007, 12:58:

I just left the consulate I just left the Colombian consulate in Houston. I was getting my cedula and asked about the military service issue. I was told that after the age of 29, they don't bother you, so if you are older than that, it shouldn't be a problem.

In any case, if you are traveling with your Australian passport, you shouldn't have to worry. I have been traveling to Colombia all my life with my US passport and only recently registered as a Colombian citizen. I never had any problems related to military service.

You should be able to claim Colombian citizenship since you were born in Colombia, but you will likely have to provide at least a birth certificate or other documentation.

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Gator says on May 3, 2007, 20:10:

Yes, But.... you must be able to prove at least one parent is a Colombian national. Since you were adopted your Colombian search for the proof should start with the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) in Bogotá. This is the agency that, by Colombian law, approves all adoptions before the child will be granted permission to exit Colombia. In addition certain paperwork is required to be filed with the US Embassy(State Department) before US exit permits and visas are issued. One such form is the I-600A and contains much of the same paperwork that is required for ICBF including the notarized birth certificates of the Colombian parents if known or other identifying information.

Once you can establish your birth parents Colombian nationality then you can make citizenship application at the most convenient Colombian consulate.

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vicshere says on May 4, 2007, 14:38:

hey gator a side question....if I want to adopt my wife's daughter would you know what are the major steps.... she is only 13 years old....her father disappeared 5 years ago never to be seen again and I had nothing to do with that

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Gator says on May 4, 2007, 18:16:

Vic I assume the child is still in Colombia and you still live in Barranquilla, correct? If so you must(should) start through Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar,http://www.icbf.gov.co
ICBF has an office in Barranquilla at Calle 61 No. 45 - 79 so I would start there.

The fact that the biological father can't be located is a slight impediment but can be overcome by the family court.

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vicshere says on May 5, 2007, 11:09:

thanks gator no i live in bucaramanga and the daughter lives with us....i am not thinking of moving back to canada ...but i would like for daughter to have a canadian passport before she is 18 years old...because after 18 she would have to live in canada for 3-5 years to get canadian citizenship...i think its important she have this for her furture


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Gator says on May 5, 2007, 13:17:

Hit The... Canadian Embassy web site in Bogotá at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/sponsor/adopt-1.html

I do not think the child can derive Canadian citizenship unless you are living IN Canada. You would be home free if you were the natural father but that does not appear to be the case.

In any event it would be worth a call/visit to the Canadian Embassy in Bogotá

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vicshere says on May 5, 2007, 13:55:

i maybe wrong but I think if I can adopt the girl here in Colombia I think that's the easy part....then all I have to do is go to Canadian embassy in Bogotá and request a passport for her because her last name will be the same as mine...I remember when my father became a Canadian citizen in Canada way back....we were under 18 years of age and we automatically became Canadian citizens....but this case is a bit different...guess I will have to stop at the embassy in Bogotá next time when I am there and ask a couple of questions...and hopefully get the correct answers


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