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Exit Tax, Bogota

Hi,

I know I have to pay an exit tax, and I remember the last time I left Colombia after getting married (I was in on a temporary marriage VISA) I had to pay double because I was not a "tourist"...

Anyway, on this particular occasion, I have been in Colombia for 180 days on tourist VISAs, and another 40 days on a Spousal VISA. I am leaving from Bogota to Toronto.

Does anyone know what my exit tax will be at the airport in Bogota? I don't have US money ...

Felt a tremour in Medellin

Hi, at about 5:05pm (sunday) I felt a small earthquake at my apartment in Medellín. I was lying on my bed and it started to rock. I've been married a year now and the bed doesn't rock very often, if you catch my drift, so I am pretty sure it was an earthquake.

Does anyone have any info about this? A few people were looking out the window afterwards, so I assume I was having a dream.

Later, ...

How to get a Colombian spousal VISA

Hi,

I posted a while back some questions about how to get a Colombian spousal VISA. I have been married to a Colombiana for 1 year, and needed to get a VISA to stay with her in Colombia.

1. The process can only be done in Bogota or a Colombian consulate in your country. I did mine in Bogota.

2. It cost 15,600 from the airport to the correct Ministry of External Relations office.

3. It opens at 7:30am. You are promised a VISA in 5 hours ...

Getting a Colombian Spousal VISA from within Colombia (Bogotá)

Hello All,

I've been reading this site for some time, and have gathered much information
from it.

Now I am totally puzzeled and in a bit of a bind (not to mention, I've waited
until the last minute)

What I want: A Spousal VISA to remain in Colombia.

My situation:
My wife is Colombian. We were legally married in Medellin about a year ago.
I have been in Medellin for about 5 and half months. I came as a touri ...