student visa for colombia

fullpopper says on Nov 7, 2006, 08:39:

Easy as 1-2-3 http://www.colombiaemb.org/opencms/opencms/consulates/consulates.html
This link should pretty much answer all your questions. It doesn't take long at all. If you have all the necessary paperwork, you should get it within 3-5 business days. It depends on which consulate you choose. I am from Southern California, so I still frequent So Cal quite a bit, but live and work and party in Austin TX at this point in time. I feel that the Consultate in L.A. is better equipped than the consulate in Houston. The most important thing is getting the letter of acceptance from the university you are planning on attending. I do not know anything about those universities in Bogota, but the universities in Medellin were very knowledgeable and were very helpful on providing the necessary paperwork for the Colombian consulate. This is also assuming you are a U.S. citizen. If not, it can take 2-3 weeks to process. I am a stickler for time, so I do not like playing russian roulette. I will be attending two universities in 2007 in Medellin and Bucaramanga. It should be a blast. Good luck and Have fun.

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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 7, 2006, 08:51:

wow, so you are attending school in colombia aswell, are you excited nervous? are you a "gringo" or is your family from colombia, sorry for all the questions but my family thinks im going crazy wanting to go to school in colombia, but as ive seen this kids in colombia work alot harder and are learning alot more than here in the us

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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 7, 2006, 14:46:

i could care less if anything i do in college/ med school holds up in america, i dont want to work in the US... ever! i would love to work in free health clinics in colombia and bolivia or work for a peace corps type organization in colombia. im so fed up with the us government and their view of how thigs should be i realized as long as i stay in the U.S. i cant really change anything and if i want to make a difference, instead of sending 20 dollars a month to a company that gives 5 dollars to a kid in colombia, i can just go and actually help

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Gator says on Nov 7, 2006, 19:13:

At A Minimum And... this only satisfies the MRE requirements to obtain a student visa. The universities, especially the upscale ones like Los Andes, Javeriana(Mrs. Gator's University),Universidad del Rosario and the excellent Universidad Nacional de Colombia have difficult academic requirements and a lot of paperwork from your US schools. The first three are not cheap. Admission is very competative-think Ivy League School. The universities usually require for high school transfers;
- Application Form.
- Photocopy of Passport.
- Official transfers of notes for courses taken in the University of origin.
- Essay in Spanish, explaining why the applicant wishes to study in Colombia and at the University.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- List of subjects currently being taken, and those which the applicant wishes to take during the studies at the University.

f you have had anyy college you also need:

Complete certificates of marks, with original signatures and stamps of all studies at the university of origin, at least two semesters. All subjects taken must be included, regardless of whether they were passed or not. If the student has ceased to study for some period, an explanation should be given of the reasons, and the time in which no studies were taken should be certified.
- A photocopy of the results of the ICFES exam presented, if any, if the candidate has completed high school studies in Colombia.
- A letter explaining the reasons why the candidate wishes to enter Universidad de Los Andes, and the reasons why he is not going to continue at the university of origin.
- Main address and telephone number of two members of the teaching staff for university courses taken.
- Certificates issued by the university of origin, confirming that the candidate is matriculated, or that he withdrew voluntarily.
- Detailed description of the content of each course, with original signatures and stamps.

MRE requirements for a TE(temporary student visa):

Letter from the Colombian institution certifying that the applicant has been accepted for the program. (original). In case it is an Exchange Program between two Institutions, you must present Authenticated copy of the Agreement between the two Universities or Colleges (if applicable).
Copy of the Certificate of Existence of the Colombian institution (personería jurídica).
Proof of Financial Solvency: Original of bank statements of the last three months, certificate of incomes or any other financial documents of the applicant, or proof of support from parents or a third person in charge of the student's economical expenses while in Colombia. If a scholarship is financing the studies, a certification from the International Organism, the State, or Private Institution providing the scholarship. It must state that the solicitor has granted a scholarship.
Parents' written authorization for under age applicants (18), and statement of guardianship of the student while living in Colombia .
In case the student will do an internship, submit a letter from the institution stating that it is part of the requirements of the program.
Letter from the institution stating the amount of classes per week. It should be at least of 10 hours a week. The visa requires this academic load.

The student visa is for one year with multiple entry. This visa can be renewed in Colombia for periods of one (1) year until the student completes his/her program and has acquires a degree. It can be renewed at MRE in Bogotá.

Last but not least you must be tested for proficiency in the Spanish language unless you are taking a Spanish Language Course. Your language skills had better be good or you will be dead meat.




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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 7, 2006, 19:55:

you make it sounds so scarey! im really trying to do this but you amke it sound so complicated and very hard

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Gator says on Nov 8, 2006, 06:23:

The MRE... requirements are almost an exact copy of what is required of a Colombian student to study in the USA-except it is easier to obtain.
You are wanting to attend the tops schools so it is not a "snap your fingers" process. Scholastic Assessment Test, SAT, will need to score 1100/1600 and the American College Testing, ACT, score 25. Tuition will run for med. school about $8.000.000 pesos($3.500US) a year and is 12 semesters and under grad, depending on the course of study. about $4.000.000 ($1.700 USD) and usually 8/10 semesters depending on the degree.

Living expenses, a wild guess since your finances and living style are unknown, would be about 1.200.OOO cop (say $500USD)a month





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

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Diez Y Siete says on Nov 8, 2006, 18:51:

i just got my sat score back 1100 isnt that high, and there is a new scale now, on the old scale i just got my score back and it was a 1270/1100 on the new scale i got a 1750/2400, i did horrible on the new essay

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