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San Andres, Providencia marriage loophole question.

I remember reading somewhere (I think here) that there was a marriage loophole for the Colombian islands that made it much easier to marry a Colombian if you married there. Is this true? If so, does anyone know the details on what this entails? It's a real hassle on the mainland I know that for sure.

By Adanimal on Jul 30, 2008, 21:17 in Friendly Talkzone.

eafit2005 says on Jul 31, 2008, 00:22:

I married my wife on the San Andres Island because you only need your passport to marry and no other documents. It easy, just call the only notariat on the island to arrange the date. So far the marriage there is even recognised by the German Embassy (my wife later easily got her visa for Germany). I don`t know however, if the marriage in Sand Andres is recognised by other embassies. However, If the purpose is to stay in Colombia (apart from love, of course ;-), then it works!

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adrienne79 says on Jul 31, 2008, 05:24:

I got married there a year ago for the same ëase¨reason. Extreemly easy. Just the passport. We didn´t even call ahead for the apt. Just showed up. Keep in mind your Colombian does need the same paperwork that she would need if married n teh mainland but for you just your passport. Good luck! Oh and it will be just as official as any other Colombian wedding as far as how the embassies will recognize it.

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GregYohn says on Jul 31, 2008, 06:45:

Hola!

Read here to get answers!

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/getting-married-in-san-andres/

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Gator says on Jul 31, 2008, 07:13:

Cuidado. The "relaxed" rules only apply to a civil wedding-not a church one-especially Catholic.

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

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 31, 2008, 07:59:

I was married there in 2007.

As a foreign citizen born outside of Colombia, you only need a valid passport.

A Colombian citizen who was born in Colombia will need a recent copy "Registro Civil de Nacimiento con Notas Marginales". The "Notas Marginales" part is very important and should be specifically requested when getting the copy of the Registro Civil. The Colombian citizen will also need a valid cedula. It is very important to note that this applies to anyone born in Colombia regardless of any other citizenships the person may hold.

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