My wife has lost her Cedula, is there any way to get one quick

Jlove says on May 2, 2006, 09:52:

This is a good question. I have a friend whose girl is receiving her visa on the 10 of may and she has lost her cedula. She already has her passport. Can she receive her visa without the cedula or with the replacement cedula?

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Mr. Hollywood says on May 2, 2006, 09:57:

I've heard from Colombian friends that it can take a year or more to get the replacement. That's bizarre considering that in Colombia you can get your passport in a day.

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Jlove says on May 2, 2006, 10:09:

I have also that i can take a year to get another one unless you go to Bogota and file for it. I heard in Bogota it can take 2 weeks. WE were attempting to find out if the lost cedula could possibly cause problems in the Embassy with receiving the visa.

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Gator says on May 2, 2006, 10:12:

Mr Holloywood... heard right. Took Mrs. Gator eight months to get her replacement. If she made a police report get a copy-if she has a bank account see if they have their copy-they always make one. the notary where you got married or filed the copy of the marriage certificate may also have a copy.

"SIC FRIATUR CRUSTUM DULCE. OBESA CANTAVIT."

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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sweetcalena says on May 2, 2006, 10:19:

It depends... If it is first time, yes it does take for ever. Mine took a little bit than a year. My moms cedula got lost and her replacement took 7 months. I think every case is different. She should start doing the process of getting a replacement ASAP.
Good Luck!!

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ElCheAmericano says on May 2, 2006, 11:00:

But if we have our interview next month Or we completly screwed if it takes so long for a replacement.

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omargue says on May 2, 2006, 15:15:

i just got my contrasena on friday and they told me it will take 6-12 months to get my cedula. yes it was here in the consulate in miami, but regardless they told me it takes 6-12 months. they also told me dont lose it because it wont be a fast process to get another one.

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Jlove says on May 3, 2006, 10:09:

Do you have to show your cedula to immigration in order to leave Colombia?

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 3, 2006, 10:15:

che, sorry to ask you this, but I though you were divorcing her?, did you sort out your problems?, as I see you are back together again.:)

engage brain before opening mouth

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Gator says on May 3, 2006, 13:07:

YES, But... DAS accepts a copy of the police report about the loss/theft of the cedula.

"SIC FRIATUR CRUSTUM DULCE. OBESA CANTAVIT."

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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utopiacowboy says on May 3, 2006, 15:40:

Why, Kat, were you planning on making a move on him?

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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DanielPaisa says on May 4, 2006, 12:40:

the cedula takes a lot, but the contraseña (temp Cedula) takes only a day... i'm almost sure you can leave the country with a contraseña and the police report saying you lost your cedula...


Cheers

Daniel, el Paisa

"You can't fight in here... this is the war room!"

Daniel, el Paisa

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aztec says on May 7, 2006, 17:35:

quick is not a word in the language of Colombian Government.

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juancegomez says on May 7, 2006, 19:06:

More like "quick is not a word in the language of Colombian paperwork" in general.

I've suffered through proportionally equal waiting times even when dealing with different people and entities, unrelated to the government per se. Not always, but more than once or twice, yes.

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platano says on May 7, 2006, 21:18:

I have received quick service in Colombia from various entities including getting passports, driver's licenses, utility repair, postal service and notarios. I have also received efficient, friendly, service with a smile from non-governmental entities such as banks, universities, and restaurants.

A blanket condemnation of Colombia as slow and inefficient is not warranted... although I realize efficient service is by no means universal.

Plátano, defensor de Colombia

plátano

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Gator says on May 8, 2006, 06:51:

Agree, In General, With Sr. Platanno, But getting Mrs. Gator's cedula replaced was a bitch.

"SIC FRIATUR CRUSTUM DULCE. OBESA CANTAVIT."

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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lpdiver says on May 8, 2006, 14:36:

In my wifes case Immigrations has never never asked for the cedula. My wifes is ancient...maybe over 30 years old and shew is very carefull with it.

T

"cook some rice!"

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