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Quick question for elk.

Elk thanks to you and everyone else's info. I will leaving Medellin next week and heading off to Bogota to apply for my pensianado visa. Just wondering what are the 2 types of photos that I need exactly? I know they are the 3x3cm, but is there a certain type that I need to tell foto japan, for ex.,diff. colored background ?(Government offices can be particular about photos.)
Or just tell them photos for visa. Also ,does the embassy require all pages from your passport copied or just the ones pertaining to Colombia?
thanks again-

By jleone on Jan 10, 2007, 09:05 in Visa & paperwork.

arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 10, 2007, 10:42:

There is a Foto Japon within walking distance of MRE in Bogota Once you get there you will ask for the 3x3cm color Visa photos with the white background(fondo blanco).They will know what you are talking about because MRE sends people over to that particular Foto Japon all the time to get their Visa photos.The last time i was at MRE they wanted a photo copy of my Passport and ALL the used pages as well.Good luck with you Visa! If for some reason you are not issued a Visa,please contact me arthurbrode at aol.com and i will refer you to my Attorney.She has some contacts in Bogota that can help you get your Visa.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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elk says on Jan 11, 2007, 03:02:

Pensionado Visa Jleone:

Art's information is correct. I would take a copy of all used pages in your password, but they probably won't be required. In my case MRE was only interested in "Bio" information and the page displaying your photo and passport number. The same for DAS when applying for my cedula, but as you know things change. I'm also in Medellin and your welcome to call my home if you need help. (sent me a PM for telephone number)

Leo

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jleone says on Jan 11, 2007, 10:01:

Thanks Guys.. By the way did either of you have trouble trying to enter the embassy? Just read a new post by waterdog.. check it out.

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Waterdawg says on Jan 11, 2007, 10:14:

Piised off camper ! Yea Boy .. I went with my pal Chris .. Guess I will try again next week . I can't believe I have to have an appointment .. I will just stand there and raise hell .. Maybe they will send out the Marines .. Interesting , as I am retired Military ..lol

Still not sure what I need to ask for ?? Some type of form to verify I am on a pension ???

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 11, 2007, 11:35:

If you are on a Pension from the Federal Government You need to ask the U.S. Embassy for a "Certification Letter" that basicaly states that you receive a Pension from the Federal Government.You then take that Certification Letter to the Legalizaciones office where they will notarize/legalize it.Once the Certification Letter is notarized/legalized you then go to MRE(ministerio relaciones exteriores) and apply for your Pension Visa.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 11, 2007, 11:44:

i did not need an appointment.maybey thats something new. .

http://www.calirentals.net/

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