I have colombian and American pass ports...... what should i show when i go to colombia

Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 20, 2007, 11:44:

Just show the Colombian one, I think that's easiest. Then when you leave, also show the Colombian one, and when you get back in the USA, show the American one.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 20, 2007, 11:46:

However, it's possible that the fact that there are not stamps in your US passport might raise problems, although I don't think so. Anyone else?

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dwmte7 says on Jun 20, 2007, 13:01:

you have no choice in the matter... if you're born in colombia, they will want your colombian passport and cedula. end of story.

i made a mistake and posted this on your profile page. sorry

dw

dwmte

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wcarmack says on Jun 20, 2007, 13:13:

Colombian law requires that you enter Colombia with your Colombian passport. One of my children was born in Colombia.

Woody

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jaramillo says on Jun 20, 2007, 13:16:

dwmte and wcarmack are right! Also remember, no cedula no leaving!

Welcome back dwmte! :)

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esanch36 says on Jun 20, 2007, 13:34:

yea but i was born in the US...if that matters???

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 20, 2007, 13:59:

If you were born in the US, then use your US passport. It will save you some of the exit taxes when leaving Colombia.

I have dual citizenship yet I always use my US passport to enter and then just use my cedula in country.

Peace,
CG

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 20, 2007, 14:00:

I was also born in the US.

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chicomalo says on Jun 20, 2007, 14:06:

Use you US passport and keep your Colombian passport to yourself. I see many COlombian using that blue passport in line at the airport. If you plan on staying and working here you definantly want to use your US Passport to show that you have been out of the country. After a year you get a tax break but only if you can show it on your US passport. I bet you don't have a cedula so that will be a hasle for you not to mention if you get hassled about your military service for using the Colombian one. Just use the blue one.

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esanch36 says on Jun 20, 2007, 14:20:

I have a cedula..and person is excempt from military service if he holds dual nationality... But thanks guys, Im leaving friday for bogota and ill just use my american passport i guess...

thanks

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chicomalo says on Jun 21, 2007, 06:20:

is this your first time going to Colombia?

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esanch36 says on Jun 21, 2007, 09:35:

no ive been there 4 times...this is my first time having a colombian passport

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 22, 2007, 08:06:

Esanch,

San Pedro goes into full swing tonight. When are you going to Neiva?

CG

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