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chester says on Mar 19, 2007, 21:49:

90 days, maybe 180...passport must have 6 months left COLOMBIA - *Passport and proof of onward/return ticket required for tourist stay of up to 180 days. Upon arrival the Colombian Immigration authority stamps a stay authorization, normally no longer than 90 days (extendible up to 180 days). Minors (under 18) who are traveling alone, with one parent, or with a third party, must present a copy of their birth certificate and written authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel accordingly. This document must be notarized before a Colombian consular officer in the United States. Visa must be obtained before arrival for persons planning to do business, temporary work (consultant), and study. Student, tourist, and visitor visa fee not required for U.S citizens; authorization for stay is stamped upon arrival by Colombian Immigration Authority and free of charge. Likewise, student visa is also free for U.S. citizens. Work visa fee is $205. Processing time ranges from 48 hours to 2 weeks. For additional information, contact the Colombian Embassy, 2118 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/387-8338) or nearest Consulate General: CA (323/653-4299 or 415/495-7195), FL (305/448-5558 or 441-0437), GA (404/255-3038 or 256-2518), IL (312/923-1196), LA (504/525-5580 or 5582), MA (617/536-6222), NY (212/949-9898), or TX (713/527-8919). Internet: www.colombiaemb.org

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rocinante says on Mar 19, 2007, 21:50:

180 days But not all in a row. If you have a return ticket for 70 days after arrival and show at the airport when they stamp you in, tell them your long lost grandfather is sick and you need to help out can you please give me 90days....., you'll most likely get it. You should say all this in Spanish of course. They are better about this in Bogotá than in Medellín. (In Bogotá I was actually asked who many days I needed!). If you only get a 30 or 60 you can leave the country (hop on over to Quito) and come back in and get a new stamp ~or~ there is a way to pay a fine and get a new stamp without leaving the country but I'm not sure of the details. You can search this site for that info in the Visa section. This is just to get you started....

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thur says on Mar 20, 2007, 02:02:

Hop over? If you need more time than the stamp you got at entry, you can go to the nearest DAS office and ask for and extension (they'll give you 30 days extra for 61.000 COP up until 180 days, which is the maximum). If you can read Spanish (and you should) see: www.das.gov.co Servicios Extranjería Prorroga de turismo.
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tomtom33 says on Mar 20, 2007, 04:28:

Yes, the 180 days can be all in a row. The police report requirement for VISAs has been lifted. Your conviction should not prevent you from getting a VISA.

In 2004 I entered through Cartagena for an 87-day stay. They would not give me more than 60 days upon entry.

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KyleHanky says on Mar 20, 2007, 08:24:

Police requirement lifted? Hey, tomtom33, you said the police report requirement has been lifted for visas, but for every type of visa on the colombian embassy's website says you need a copy of a police report, in english and spanish, with exception to those looking to get a tourist visa.

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Gator says on Mar 20, 2007, 09:24:

News To Me The only thing change regarding the police report is the need to obtain a new one if you apply for a DIFFERENT visa than the one you were originally issued.

The maximum stay as a tourist is 180 days in a one year period. Usually, upon entry, you will be given 60 days. If you are an excellent whiner, your Spanish is up to it and have a good reason you MAY be gibe 90 days. You stay can be extended past the stamp in your passport by visiting the closet DAS office (in Bogotá at Edificio Platinum, Calle 100 #11B-27. Opening hours are 0730-1600. Expect a wait.

You will need:

A photocopy of the details page(your phote, dob, etc.) of your passport (which can be obtained from the several shops around DAS).

Two photos 3x4 in color (which also can be obtained from several free lancers outside DAS for less than $10.000COP).

The copy of the deposit slip from Bancafe where you will pay. You have to go to the Bancafe at Transval 17 #98-57. All the needed info to fill out the paper work posted on the main window. There are also (sometimes) photographers outside Bancafe.

The fee is $60.400. Bank hours hours are 0900-1600. Expect a wait. The bank is on Calle 100 just to the west of K15 and Av 37. Look for the Olimpica supermarket or the DAS Passport Office and pass from there through the car park.

A form you will use which you can obtain from the DAS Information counter.

If you have not been fingerprinted at DAS before you will be but only two fingers, the main prints are optically scanned. Don't expect soap and water art DAS. Bring something like "Wet-Ones" Waterless hand cleaner also get the ink off.

DAS will likely, but maybe not, want to see your exit ticket when you attempt to renew so be prepared. And you likely will get only 30 days for each renewal.

Sugget a call to DAS BEFORE you go to make sure nothing has changed.

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lpdiver says on Mar 24, 2007, 13:00:

until you get caught? hehehe

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