Renew Spouse Visa

Hi. I have been living in Pereira for the last 15 months, and my spouse visa will expire Nov.1. Went to DAS today, and they said I will have to go to Bogota to renew it. That's OK, since I am also retired and have nothing else to do (??). If anyone can help with a few questions, I would appreciate it. I think I will have to submit all the same paperwork as I did for the original/first one - application, letter from spouse, income information, clear criminal record, etc. (I got the first visa in Miami). Is this true? And does it all have to be notarized and Apostilled also? I am assuming I can do most of the translations, notarizing, and Apostille here in Pereira before I go to Bogota. In another PBH post there is some information about location of offices, and their hours, in Bogota - I will revisit that to get that info. Also, the post said that there are agents that will do the paperwork for a fee. Does anyone know of an agent here in Pereira? Thanks in advance for any help, and forgive me if the answers are already here and I just didn't see them.

By RonDubya on Aug 23, 2007, 20:25 in Visa & paperwork.

Gator says on Aug 24, 2007, 09:57:

If your spouse visa is ready to renew you may do so at MRE, visa department, Carrera 13 No. 93 - 68, Office #203, North end of Bogotá around the corner from the Parque 93.Phone: 640.0974 - 640.8576 I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU CALL MRE BEFORE YOU GO TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK.Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Get there before 7:30 in the morning for the shortest wait.

Bring your passport, letter from your wife requesting your visa be renewed (she is your sponsor) and a copy of her Cedúla-all notarized, of course. Paper work is straight forward so you should be able to handle without outside help.

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RonDubya says on Aug 24, 2007, 14:50:

Thanks, gator and car1. I will be sure to call and get the requirements. car1, thanks for the offer - there would be two of us old folks. Will let you know later about the need for stay over.

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