student visa extension

Sebastian says on Jan 11, 2008, 16:01:

Just get it for a year and if you want to leave early, no problem. I think that would be easier than extending your visa.

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JChrisusa says on Jan 12, 2008, 05:37:

You don't have to go outside the City to renew your student visa, you just have to go to the DAS (on 100th I believe) you can go with the transmillenio and walk east for about 2 km ...
You will need paper that prove that you are enrolled in a school and also pay like $75 I think in a bank ... and a passport picture.

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Gator says on Jan 12, 2008, 07:55:

DAS does NOT issue or renew visas. MRE in Bogotá handles that-but there may be a type of currier service that will handle the paperwork-check with your school.

Check here: http://portal.minrelext.gov.co/portal/webdriver.exe?MIval=po_inicio.ht...
Click on Solicitud de Visa, ver detalle link.

The original paper work is here and you need to check with the school for the exact requirements.:

Esta visa puede ser solicitada en Colombia por primera vez.
Requested for the first time in Colombia

Fotocopia del certificado de admisión o de matrícula.
Letter(certificate) from the registrar or proper school official that you have completed regisation or been admitted

Certificación donde se indique que la intensidad horaria es mínima de diez (10) horas semanales.
Ten contact hours of study a week(in the USA about three, three credit hour courses.

Fotocopia de resolución de reconocimiento de personería jurídica del establecimiento educativo.
Just a document showing the school is legitimate (accredited)

Documento que demuestre solvencia económica titular/padres/rep. Legal.
Basically proof you or someone else can support you economically.

Certificación o constancia del Organismo Internacional o Institución que otorga la beca.
Proof that any alleged scholorship is legit.

Cuando el extranjero es menor, autorización de los padres para su permanencia en el país y designación del responsable.
If you are a minor parents permission for you to be in Colombia and who is responsible for you while there.

Certificación correspondiente si se trata de práctica laboral o pasantía dentro del Programa de estudios.
If you work or intern it is required by the program.

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

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