San Andres - Marriage

Robert Jorge says on Jan 1, 2007, 20:19:

There is only one Notaria on San Andres. But, you are correct. If you are non-Colombian, all that you need is your passport for the marriage. I heard what a Colombian needs is a recent copy of their birth certificate and cedula. It is 100% legal and recognized. San Andres has done this to make it easier for couples to get hitched, and thus increasing the tourism traffic, particularly with couples wanting to get married. But again, it is legit and recognized by the Colombian government and with most other countries - including the US.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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Azul says on Jan 1, 2007, 20:28:

That's right It's the Colombian version of the Las Vegas wedding chapel

las cosas caen por su propio peso

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jfsawatzky says on Jan 2, 2007, 15:09:

FYI Canadians I have heard rumours (it may have been when i was researching / applying for TRV / PRV) ... and I have not substantiated them yet... but Canada or maybe the Canadian consulate in bogota MAY NOT (emphasis MAY NOT) accept a San Andres wedding as valid. Don't ask me why, but I would advise any Canadians to verify the legality with the consulate so they can avoid any problems with Canadian Immigration later.

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chester says on Jan 2, 2007, 17:48:

Jesus Christ If this is true, and so far all I've checked seems to support the claims of getting married without all the red tape, then, then I would like to most sincerly invite the Vatican and every colombian notary on the mainland to kiss my ass.

thanks a million for the tip.

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goin_south says on Jan 2, 2007, 21:39:

Why are you all so geeked about this? Am I overlooking something (that's not there?)

You still then have to file for the spousal visa, to get her (or, him) to the EEUU (or, other places). Right? Which takes still a bit or alot longer than the FIANCE VISA. Is this correct? Or, have I not been informed otherwise?

(Oh. And, what is the spanish word for 'sloth'?)

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 3, 2007, 00:31:

Galecito, you are correct. The K1, right now, is going quicker than a K3. But, if one wants to be married first and then go through the K3 process, San Andres is WAY less red tape than getting married on the mainland. I hope nobody has been given the impression that being married makes it easier for the spouse to get to the US than a fiancee. Same red-tape, a little longer ... as of this moment - but things change constantly.

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jfsawatzky says on Jan 3, 2007, 03:27:

civil vs catholic wedding Does anyone know if the passport only requirement is valid for both the civil (notary) and catholic weddings in San Andres? Or is it one or the other??? I do not remember, but I suspect it may only be valid for the notary...

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Gator says on Jan 3, 2007, 08:40:

No.. You will have to met the requirements of the Catholic Church and the priest who will perform the ceremony. Does vary but pick the Church before hand and be guided by what you are told. You MUST register the catholic wedding at the notary for it to be recognized in COLOMBIA.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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jerryblancasept8@hotmail.com says on Jan 14, 2007, 13:49:

san andres marriage been there done that.totally legit.have had all necessary documents registered in bogota.dont know about other countries but i hear mostly all accept it.

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jerryblancasept8@hotmail.com says on Jan 14, 2007, 13:51:

san andres marriage sorry i forgot to mention it but ours was a civil ceremony with the only notary on the island doing his thing.

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jerryblancasept8@hotmail.com says on Jan 15, 2007, 13:20:

cheap to do like to add that the tour from bogota to san andres is in the range of 900 usd for both of you ,all inclusive.get there then go to the notary and make the app.and be married in maybe two days later.get back to bogota and register the certificate of marriage and you are done with that part of the process.san andres is a great place to have your honeymoon too.all very fast and neat.

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Gator says on Jan 15, 2007, 16:17:

Register With The Notary In San Andres The notary on the island should issued the certificate with the notary stamp-make sure the certificate includes the folio/page number.

I don't think you can register in Bogotá. We were married in Cali and when we tried to register the marriage in Cartagena we were turned away by two separate notaries and informed were would have to have it done in Cali. That was some time ago but I have heard of others who had the same problem

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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