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Robert Jorge says on Jan 28, 2008, 23:30:

The passport process is pretty easy in Colombia. She can get it done in Bogota on the day she applies. Outside of Bogota, I assume she will have to go to a DAS office. She will probably have to wait 2 to 4 weeks to receive the passports. It might be worth a trip to Bogota for her. As a teacher, she has a bunch of days off - but those days are also the days all government services are probably closed.

20 years - Christ. I knew it took a long time. God bless you guys and good luck.

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untreated says on Jan 29, 2008, 04:32:

Passports are issued at the Gobernacion of the Departmento, in her case, in Pasto. Cost approximately 100.000 pesos, usually the same day.

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paisa29 says on Jan 29, 2008, 04:47:

Para el pasaporte necesitan ir hasta Pasto definitivamente, requieren 3 fotos tamaño pasaporte...adultos: 2 fotocopias de cédula ampliadas al 200% y para los menores de edad 2 fotocopias del folio del registro civil de nacimiento autenticadas.

No se cuanto valen en Pasto, pero en Medellín vale $114.000= por cada persona y puedes conseguirlo el mismo día.

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jorgegdiaz says on Jan 29, 2008, 07:32:

www.colhouston.org/ ... you don`t have to go there, but it`s got useful info
consuladocolombiala.org/ in LA
She has sick leave days or personal days like anyother employee. May be she`s too responsabile to leave for a couple of days...

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Gator says on Jan 29, 2008, 09:09:

Untreated is correct-in her case Pasto would be the place.Calle 19 No 23 - 78 Edificio de la Gobernación, Teléfono: 722.3859 Ext. 248 I think both she and the children must appear in person. Don't know about Pasto but in Cali it was same day issuance.

For the kids:

8:30 - 11:30 a.m
Requisitos Trámite:
1. 2 Fotocopias del folio de Registro Civil de Nacimiento autenticado por la misma Notaria, para (menores de 7 años fotocopia de la cédula del padre que acompañe el menor)
2. 3 Fotografías de 3.5 x 4.5 a color tomadas de cerca fondo blanco, el tamaño de la cara debe ser 3 cm, Contados del cabello al mentón, (sin accesorios).
3. $ 40.000 y $ 15.120 consignar en el Banco Popular allí encontrará los números de cuentas. Presentar la original y fotocopia de la consignación de $40.000.
4. En tesorería Departamental (Gobernación de Nariño) Timbre nacional $ 33.000, Estampilla pro-desarrollo $ 17.700 Recibo y $ 1.100 Pro-UNAR, traer pasaporte anterior si lo tuvo, en caso de perdida traer 2 copias del denuncio.

For her:

1. 2 Copias de la cédula de ciudadanía recortadas ( presentar ORIGINAL)
2. 3 Fotografías de 3.5 x 4.5 a color tomadas de cerca fondo Blanco, el tamaño de la cara debe ser 3 cm, Contados del cabello al mentón, (sin accesorios).
3. Consignar en el Banco Popular de PASTO $ 40.000 y $ 15.120, allí encontrará los números de cuentas. Presentar Original y fotocopia de consignación de $40.000.
4. En tesorería Departamental (Edificio Gobernación de Nariño) Timbre Nacional $ 33.000 Estampilla Prodesarrollo $ 17.200, y recibo de $ 1.100 Pro-UNAR
5. Presentar pasaporte anterior si lo tuvo, en caso de perdida presentar dos copias del denuncio.

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catboy says on Jan 29, 2008, 09:12:

Along with ColHouston here is

http://www.consulcolombia.us/

or

New York:

http://www.consuladodecolombiany.com/new_page/index.htm


If anyone can find a link as to whcich Colombian Visas count towrds residency and their respective rules I would greatly appreciate it -especially a temporal Work Visa.

Thanks!

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catboy says on Jan 29, 2008, 09:12:

"Man with one chopstick go home hungry" or with messy face

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Gator says on Jan 29, 2008, 09:51:

You need to to check the MRE web site. There are only limited visas that would work:

QUALIFIED RESIDENT: This visa can be acquired by a foreigner that had temporary visa for a CONTINUOUS PERIOD of 5 years. Persons that have Temporary spouse visa, Temporary for parents of a Colombian citizen, may apply for resident visa in a period of 3 continuous years.

RESIDENT INVESTOR: This visa can by requested by a foreigner that invest in his name, as established by law and decree not be less than $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) and the funds must be registered in the Bank of the Republic.

TEMPORAL VISA FOR SPOUSE OF COLOMBIAN NATIONALS: When a foreigner marries a Colombian citizen, or it fills the requirements as a permanent companion, they may apply for this type of visa. It is valid for 2 years and can be renewed after that for another year. After the three years you are eligible for residency.



(http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/wps/portal then click on trámites)

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guacharaca says on Jan 29, 2008, 11:35:

They can process the passport in one day. Keep in mind that they do not let you in the building if you are wearing shorts. Since she is not a gringa, she will not make that mistake (as I did). The longest wait, is at the line up at the bank to pay the passport fees.

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