Expert: MRZ - 2/12/2008

Question
I MARRIED A COLOMBIAN WOMAN APRIL 2006.I RETURNED TO THE STATES TO WORK. I VISIT HER ABOUT TWICE A YEAR.I THINK WE ARE GOING TO RESIDE THERE.WHAT MUST I DO TO LIVE THERE AND
BE LEGAL.
THANKS,
L WICHSER

Answer
Temporary Visa for spouse or permanent partner of Colombian National

The following requirements are required to persons of any nationality spouses or long-time companions of Colombian Nationals.

This visa can be obtained while in Colombia for the first time, as well as its renewals.

Documents needed for the application:
* Passport valid for a minimum of three months
* Photocopy of pages used.
* Fully completed visa application form.
* Three recent photographs front view, with light background, 3x3 cm.
* Registration Colombian civil marriage, issued in advance no more than ninety (90) days prior to filing, or a copy of the court order attesting to the existence of the permanent union.
* Notarized photocopy of the cedula of the Colombian spouse or partner.
* Notarized and apostilled copy of the foreign spouse birth certificate.
* Letter written by the Colombian spouse requesting the visa to his/her spouse be granted.
* Document demonstrating activity to be carried out in Colombia as self employed worker or job offer by public or private entity.

I hope this answers your question, if you need any help obtaining, filing or legalizing paperwork email us at info@colombianpossibilities.com or call us at 703-652-3850