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jazzmonkey comments on Do I need to show a return ticket at customs when traveling to colombia?

Have been asked to show a return ticket once - at Madrid with Iberia - told them that I had an e-ticket though and they were happy enough with that. Also was asked by DAS in Santa Marta to show a return flight when I extended my tourist visa...this is easy to get around if you dont have a ticket but have a creative mind!

jazzmonkey comments on Investor visa problems

Thanks for the replies
Ctg Thanks for the replies

Ctg Bound - the house was purchased in Santa Marta through bancolombia and an estate agent...

Esteban - it is good to hear that there is a possibility that the form can be "fixed", I did visit banco de la republica twice but they didnt mention a fine at the time. I am very keen to meet somebody who knows about the legal side, as mentioned previously I am likely to hire a lawyer - is this something that you have experience in, and if not, do you know of a lawyer who does? What initial information might you need?

Does the board have any recommendations for immigration lawyers?

Many thanks again

jazzmonkey comments on Investor Visa

Any help on this would be so appreciated -

I own a property worth more than $100k, purchased in Feb 2006. I knew nothing of any forms to complete, however have since discovered (after a couple of visits to Banco de la Republica) that form 5 and not form 4 was completed. This, according to the bank, is irreversible and appears to end my hopes of obtaining an investor visa.

I cant believe that something so small as the completion of the wrong form scuppers my chances so I am desperate for help...

Thanks in advance

jazzmonkey comments on Darien Gap

I am living in Colombia so know what it is about. Am shortly heading to Mexico where I will work my way down to the bottom of Argentina.

I am myself considering the Darien Gap - dangerous as hell but extremely tempting nevertheless.

If I do attempt it it will be in around March/April of 2006 and would be interested in finding like minded people.

Send me a mail at gavinwood79 at hotmail.com if interested.

jazzmonkey comments on New in Bogota

Not an ex-marine - dont think the US guys would take a Brit...

Having the girlfriend helps, but also hinders, because I live with her and so tend to do what she does. If I had come alone then I would have been forced to find somewhere to live, therefore meeting people straight away.