Minor from us to Bogota

pepster says on Nov 24, 2005, 21:51:

Hold on are you a colombian citizen? I've never heard of any rule like this...I've been flying alone to Colombia since I was 12..same as my sister. I know you need your father's permission if you're Colombian but not for foreign nationals.

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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 24, 2005, 21:58:

i am american i read it on the consulate sheet, im american and flying alone, im having issues because my parents are divorced and this is my xmas present to go see my bf in colombia,but if i need my parents signatures my mother and father dont speak and he does everything just to spite my mother, and he wll refuse to sign the paper i know! can anyone tell me if they know anything about this, plessse!

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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 24, 2005, 22:00:

This is what was on the paper i recieved Departure Requirements for Minors: Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party must present written authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party. Minors must also present a copy of their birth certificate. If documents are prepared in the United States, the authorization and the birth certificate must be translated into Spanish, notarized, and authenticated by the Colombian embassy or a consulate within the U.S. If documents are prepared in Colombia, only notarization by a Colombian notary is required.

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pepster says on Nov 24, 2005, 22:25:

This applies to... Oh I know this law. It only applies to Colombian citizens...does not apply to you as an American.


May be none of my business, but I'd be careful with what you're doing. Your father can give your mother a very hard time if he finds out you took an unsupervised trip overseas. He can really give your mother a lot grief...legally. It looks and sounds totally inappropriate for someone your age and will play VERY bad in court.


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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 24, 2005, 22:39:

My father will do annything to cause my mother grief Im meeting my best friend, he lives in bogota and his parents, He lived here for a year as an exchange student and is my best friend, i just read on some sites what you said, only applies to colombians like on the colombian embassy site but on the department of state it says it applys to everyone and someother places i have seen that it applies to everyone, has anyone ever sent thier kid there alone and have 1st hand experience?

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pepster says on Nov 24, 2005, 22:42:

Yes My brother in law's cousin have flown to and from colombia from Britian...they never had this problem. Like I said, I also flew as I minor...so did my sister.

You'll be fine...don't sweat it.

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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 24, 2005, 22:47:

I have trouble contacting the embassy they are only open till the mid afternoon correct? I dont get home from school until 5ish, i have been meaning to call to find out for sure, but i have not found an available moment, does anyone know if thay are open tomorrow?

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pepster says on Nov 24, 2005, 22:51:

Call the consulate in NYC Make sure you call before 1pm.

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untreated says on Nov 25, 2005, 07:12:

Pepster I think you are mistaken, it's my understanding that all minors must have this authorization. Try calling DAS at El Dorado airport to confirm.

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pepster says on Nov 25, 2005, 10:38:

Untreated I'm not, my sister and mom are right next to me...there is no issue. If they are Colombian you must have your parents authorization. Like I said, I've traveled as a minor, as well as cousins and friends...as long as you're not COLOMBIAN. Trust me...I am not mistaken.

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cypher says on Nov 25, 2005, 12:25:

basically
if a minor is gonna travel with a COLOMBIAN passport, then they need the notarised permission from BOTH mother and father

However, if a minor is travelling with a British (or American) passport then you dont need this permission

hope that helps

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Diez Y Siete says on Dec 1, 2005, 12:53:

I just had to have a letter apossiled by the sec. of the commonwealth from my state, no need to go the embassy, but i did need that, not to go there, but to be able to leave colombia coming back HOME!!! Only 2 weeks till my trip, thanks everyone for the HELP!!

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untreated says on Dec 2, 2005, 09:47:

Telephone # of DAS Migracion El Dorado Airport in Bogota:
414-7994

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Diez Y Siete says on Dec 2, 2005, 20:17:

My flight connects in panama does anyone know if i ahve a connecting flight in panama, whether my bags will be checked all the way through(i switch from ame. airlines to advancia) and if i will have to go through customs in panama? also on my way back i go from el dorado, to cali, to miami to norfolf, is this normal to go to cali?

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Diez Y Siete says on Dec 2, 2005, 20:26:

thx well i still have a few options on what i want, so i was just looking for the ticket with the least hassle, for the best price, ya know?

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Diez Y Siete says on Dec 2, 2005, 20:59:

funny you should say that I was having a very difficult time with my passport and a father who wouldnt give me permission to go, i know its gotten a little more expensive, but, i really couldnt go anything, i ended up having to go to dc in person to fix everything with my passport

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Diez Y Siete says on Dec 8, 2005, 05:17:

Tickets are booked My tickets are from dulles to jfk to bog, and the same coming back and i used aviancia(not sure how to spell it) only a week until i leave!!! it wasnt to expensive for buying them soo late either, only 843 plus tax

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