| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Cold-weather garment from Colombia | 11/19/2009 |
Q: Years ago a Colombian friend gave me a warm cape made from llama wool. It's about 4' X 4' with a ...
A: It is called a ruana. We import Colombian products into the U.S. and Europe, if you are interested ...
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| looking for my biological parents<3 | 11/13/2009 |
Q: my name is Peter / Harry Gaviria Nilsen I am 14 years old and born 16/03/1995. I'm adopted from ...
A: We run a search agency in Colombia that specializes in finding biological families. Do you have your ...
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| i want to go back | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I was living in colombia for two years, and i was going to college there. but i came back to the usa ...
A: You can try finding jobs here: www.computrabajo.com.co http://www.metrabajo.com ...
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| URGENT! | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I was born and raised in Colombia, but I'm an American citizen as well. My boyfriend(who is a native ...
A: He does, he will be granted a tourist visa at his first entry into the country, there he can apply ...
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| Birth Certificate | 10/18/2009 |
Q: my dad had sent me a copy of my birth certificate and it's a copy of my birth certificate. My copy ...
A: There isn't a website for the national registry, at least not one that will allow you to search or ...
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| Passport and cedula | 10/16/2009 |
Q: hopefully you can answer this. I need to renew my passport which has not expired yet, but I'm told ...
A: Since you are over the age of 18, you have to process your cedula first. To get the cedula for the ...
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| dual-citizenship | 10/14/2009 |
Q: i was born in colombia in January 1990 and then adopted and i became a us citizen in December 1991. ...
A: Yes, you can obtain your dual citizenship. You have to get an original (recently obtained) copy of ...
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| MBA in Colombia | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old born Colombian that would like to get a Master's degree in Colombia, I'm a US ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in my response, I was out of town and forgot to change my status. There are ...
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| Colombian passport to leave country | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I was born in Colombia but am now a US citizen. I will be going back after 33 years. Do I need to ...
A: Sorry for the delay in my answer. A letter is just more 'official' and carries more weight. You can ...
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| Colombian passport to leave country | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I was born in Colombia but am now a US citizen. I will be going back after 33 years. Do I need to ...
A: Colombian law requires all Colombian born folks to identify themselves with Colombian ID's while ...
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| passport | 9/30/2009 |
Q: hola marta, Quisiera saber si existe algun consulado en Denver para renovar mi pasaporte, o si no, ...
A: Hola Cristian, Desafortunadamente en Denver no hay consulado, los consulados mas cercanos estarian ...
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| is my friend a colombian citizen? | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My friend was adopted from Colombia when she was 3 months old, she has since been living in the US. ...
A: Her Colombian citizneship depends on the year she was born. However, it is for sure that if she does ...
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| Bank account | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Are there any banks that don't charge fees for transactions or checks, etc in Colombia when you open ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in my response, I was under weather all week and just feel human again. ...
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| Cultural Tourism in Colombia | 9/1/2009 |
Q: After having studied abroad and travelled multiple times in Mexico to continue my study of the ...
A: There have been remarkable security improvements in Colombia over the last few years. Homicide rates ...
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| Pet travel | 8/28/2009 |
Q: What would happen if we traveled with our service dog to Colombia and we didn't get the ...
A: Unfortunately the law requires the stamp from the USDA. Do you read Spanish? If so check this page ...
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| opening a small business in Columbia | 8/28/2009 |
Q: we are 2 Belgium people who love to travel and work in South America.One of our dreams is to open a ...
A: In order for you to be able to obtain an investors visa in Colombia and be able to remain legally ...
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| Finding my Mother | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My name is Madou I'm 19 years old.. i'm adopted & I live in Holland I'm looking for my Biological ...
A: We run a birth parent search agency in Bogota. We have successfully helped 235 Colombian adoptees ...
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| Pasaporte Vencido | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Hola Martha, estamos viajando a Colombia puesto que nuestra solicitud de refugio fue negada, ...
A: Hola Yolima, No te preocupes manana me pongo en la tarea temprano. Llamame en la tarde o escribeme ...
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| language question | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I am learning spanish and had a question about the way it is spoken in Colombia. In the movie Maria ...
A: We actually use the tu version with all people that we know, and usted with people we do not know or ...
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| cali,colombia | 8/18/2009 |
Q: i'm 20yr old and I'm seriously thinking about moving to cali,colombia..i was born there so i speak ...
A: You could transfer to school in Colombia, you would have to get school transcripts translated ...
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| Travel to Colombia | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Because I was so young (6 years) when I came to Canada, I do not have a Cedula, and don't have a ...
A: Yes you can, I would however travel with a letter from you that says that you will be starting the ...
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| How to get Colombian nationality for a baby born in US | 8/10/2009 |
Q: My baby will be born in United States this year, but we (parents) are Colombian. How is the ...
A: You can do it in the Consulate or in Colombia, I assume easier in Miami since you are there. You ...
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| Duel citizenship inquiry | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I saw the process on obtaining duel Citizenship as I am US Gringo by birth and full Paisa by blood. ...
A: You can obtain Colombian citizenship without compromising your US citizenship, as the US and ...
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| im scared | 8/10/2009 |
Q: At the same time i hear great things, but i don't know what to do ?
A: I think you should do a little research about Colombia in the last 6 years, with that you should ...
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| Question about universities in Colombia | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have a question about attending a university and obtaining a masters or doctoral degree or perhaps ...
A: I don't think there are Universities that teach in English, I am sure you will find English speaking ...
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| Moving | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old male who is an experienced furniture and cabinet maker here in the states. I was ...
A: First I am sorry about the delay on my answer, I had a bit of an accident and broke a hand. I am not ...
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| Moving | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old male who is an experienced furniture and cabinet maker here in the states. I was ...
A: Carpenters in Colombia really don't make much money. You would have to open youir own business to be ...
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| US citizen divorcing | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My best friend is married to a Colombian citizen for the past 10 years. He has now moved back to ...
A: Please you or your friend contact me directly at info@colombianpossibilities.com or call me at ...
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| minor child entering Colombia | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My great grandson's mother wants to visit her grandparents in Colombia in November. My grandson ...
A: Yes since your grandson won't be traveling with his child, he needs to write a document giving his ...
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| Passport renewal, cedula | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Do I need an appointment at the Consulado in DC for a passport renewal? is the fee still US$102? I ...
A: For a passport renewal you do not need an appointment. Hours for passport renewal are from 9AM to ...
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| Informacion | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Hola Sra. Martha mis inquietudes son: Mi pasaporte esta vencido y necesito viajar a Colombia puedo ...
A: Hola Erika, Desafortunadamente no puedes viajar con un pasaporte vencido. En que sentido podria el ...
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| Entry requirement to Colombia | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am a Colombian citizen with an expired Colombian passport. I am in the USA now, and want to go to ...
A: Unfortunately, if you only have Colombian citizenship you must renew your Colombian passport to be ...
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| marriage and entering the usa | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am getting married to a Columbian, in Columbia, next month. I need to know what I need to do this. ...
A: There are many things that you need to know before you set dates because there is a lot of paperwork ...
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| Visiting Colombia | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I'm Colombian with Canadian citizenship and living here in Canada for about 10 years. I just want to ...
A: A new law passed a couple of years ago that requires that all Colmbian born individuals identify ...
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| Citizenship of adopted Colombian children | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are American citizens. My son was born in Bogota and adopted by us when he was 5 weeks ...
A: There is a fairly new law that demands that all Colombian born folks must identify themselves with ...
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| Transferencia de dinero de Colombia a Estados Unidos | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Tengo una cuenta de ahorros en Davivienda- Medelin y necesito el dinero. Como puedo transferirlo aca ...
A: Hola Monica, |Disculpa por la tardanza en responder. Para transferir dinero debes abrir una cuenta ...
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| Security in Bogota | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you had any suggestions as far as hiring security for a party we are having in ...
A: We regularly hire security for public events, you can do off duty police, however, be cautious with ...
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| Dual Citizenship. | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Greetings. I was hoping you could clarify a question for me as it is causing me some confusion. I ...
A: Yes, unfortunately you have to reside in Colombia in order to obtain your Colombian citizenship. The ...
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| My dream is to move to Colombia | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a Master's degree in education and have been teaching for the past 11 years in the U.S. How ...
A: It is not really difficult, schools would be eager to hire a native speaker with an education degree ...
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| Doble nacionalidad | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Soy colombiana nacionalizada en Estados Unidos. Puedo viajar a Colombia con mi pasaporte americano?
A: Hola Patricia, Una nueva ley dice que todo ciudadano Colombiano deber identificarse en territorio ...
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| cost of colombian passport in pesos | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Cuanto questa un pasaporte colombiano emitido en Colombia. Necesito el costo en pesos.
A: Hola Tulio, Disculpa por la demora en contestar tu pregunta, tuve que salir de l aciudad en una ...
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| Move to Colombia | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are US citizens. What do we have to do to move to Colombia? become residents? What ...
A: First let me apologize for the delay in my answer, I had to go our of town unexpectedly. There are a ...
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| Colombian in Panama | 5/13/2009 |
Q: How long can a Colombian stay in Panama for vacation visit? Is 90 days the maximum stay like for ...
A: A Colombian citizen needs a Tarjeta de Turismo to enter Panama, it is given by the airlines. This ...
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| Renewing passport and cedula with Married name | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I currently have a Colombian passport and cedula that are still valid. However I am now married and ...
A: There are two ways to do this. One is the official way, it costs $364 dollars and it is done in the ...
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| Divorce in Colombia | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to get a divorce in Colombia for a marriage which took place in the US? Neither my ...
A: It can be done, but it is a very complicated process. First you would have to legally register the ...
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| travel to Panama | 4/28/2009 |
Q: What does a Colombian citizen need for travel to Panama? Some information indicates you need a ...
A: They need: Valid passport, with at least 3 months validity after they arrive in Panama Return flight ...
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| Cartagena to Santa Marta | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me the driving time and distance from Cartagena to Santa Marta? Thanks so much!
A: The highway between the 2 cities is pretty good, very straight, be careful if you are driving, don't ...
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| marriage in colombia | 4/26/2009 |
Q: what paper work do i need to get married in colombia,,,
A: If you are having a civil ceremony you need: Recent copy of your birth certificate Certification of ...
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| Viajo a Colombia desde USA con pasaporte cubano | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Hola Marta, Soy cubano y residente americano. Quiero viajar a Colombia con mi pasaporte cubano desde ...
A: Hola Dariel, Si el pasaporte se vence despues de regresar a USA, no es necesario que lo renueves ...
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| renovacion del pasaporte | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Hola!!yo soy colombiana y vivo en el estado de Rhode Island y para el proximo ano mi pasaporte se ...
A: Hola Wendy, En este momento el costo es de $117 dolares, tienes que hacer el tramite en el Consulado ...
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| Passport with due date 03/30/2009 | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I'm colombian citizen and USA resident as a legal Alien. I have to travel very rush to Colombia but ...
A: You do have to renew your passport to travel. You have to do it at your nearest Colombian Consulate, ...
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| puedo viajar con ese pasaporte ? | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Hola Martha, mis dos hijos colombianos y residentes de los Estados Unidos tenemos planeado viajar a ...
A: Hola Sandra, No tendras problema en viajar con esos pasaportes, ya que aun estan vigentes en el ...
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| Colombian citizenship for U.S. citizen | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My wife is a Colombian citizen with permanent resident alien status in the U.S. Am I able, as her ...
A: Yes you can. You can first get a spouse visa, with that and after 2 years of residing in Colombia ...
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| Dual Citizenship and Security clearance | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am a US Air Force Seargent at Luke Air Force Base and I am in the process of obtaining Security ...
A: This is tricky. You not only have to renounce your passport, but your Colombian citizenship. The ...
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| Permanent residency | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I would like to live and work in Colombia indefinitely so that I can be with the love of my life. a ...
A: You can actually obtain a Visa as a permanent companion of a Colombian national. There are several ...
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| Dual Citizenship | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I was born in Bogota but adopted very young, and have now lived in US from that point on. Today, ...
A: Yes you can apply for dual citizenship. You need a recently obtained copy of your birth certificate ...
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| Colombian passport / Cucuta travel | 3/29/2009 |
Q: .. My girlfriend lives in Cucuta and has no Colombian passport. Does she have to go to Bogota to ...
A: No she does not need to travel to Bogota, she can do it in Cucuta. She can obtain it in 2 days max. ...
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| Moving to colombia | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old and I have gotten a bachelors degree in accounting. I was interested in moving to ...
A: You have a couple of options. You can get a Temporary Working Visa. You qualify if you are: ...
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| Legalities of Travel | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My husband was born in Bogota and currently has a permanent resident card. We are looking to travel ...
A: To obtain a new passport your husband will need to go to his nearest Colombian consulate, not the ...
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| Colombian born and U.S. citizen Marine | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I was born in 1965 to Colombian parents living in Cali. My son was born in Cali in 1984. I married ...
A: He is still considered to be a Colombian citizen. The only way to not hold Colombian citizenship ...
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| selling cars in Colombia | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Do you know what the steps are to sell a car with diplomatic plates to a Colombian national? The ...
A: First of all I am sorry for the delay in my answer, I was out of town and forgot to mention that ...
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| moving to Colombia | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My wife was born and raised in Colombia came to the states 24yrs ago. Her mother has become ill and ...
A: First of all my apologies for the delay in my answer, I was out of town and forgot to mention it ...
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| nuevo pasaporte | 3/10/2009 |
Q: hola Martha,vivo en el ares de DC y ni el consulado ,ni la embajada de colombia responden las ...
A: Hola Carlos, No hay problema, para eso estamos. MAYORES DE 18 AÑOS 1. Pasaporte anterior. 2. Cédula ...
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| doble nacionalidad | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Hola... tengo doble nacionalidad (colombiana-americana)... quiero ir a colombia por 3 meses y me ...
A: Hola Angie, Aunque una nueva ley exige que todo Colombiano se identifique con pasaporte Colombiano ...
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| Visa? | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I am an American Citizen born and raised. I recently married a Colombian woman and she is soon to ...
A: She has to apply for a Visa at the Spanish consulate, even if she holds a green card she is still a ...
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| We are planning a move to Colombia for a year | 3/2/2009 |
Q: First and foremost thank you for helping us all.! Marta I am a Canadian citizen. With my family of ...
A: You would be hard pressed to find someone or even a bank that would allow you to exchange money ...
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| We are planning a move to Colombia for a year | 3/1/2009 |
Q: First and foremost thank you for helping us all.! Marta I am a Canadian citizen. With my family of ...
A: You can obtain a temporary permit to enter your vehicle to Colombia, however it is only valid for 3 ...
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| moving to Colombia | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I need some guidance. Im a permanent resident and have decided to move to Colombia with my husband ...
A: I assume you are over the age of 25. If so, it is going to be impossible for you to obtain a ...
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| cali | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have met a special girl that lives in cali, columbia..I would love to visit her sometime.. is it ...
A: First I am happy that you have found someone special. Cali has some of the most beautiful women in ...
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| ? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: hola. soy colombiana quiero ir a capurgana pero tambien quiero ir a la miel panama que ...
A: Hola, Para ir de Capurgana a Panama, necesitas tu pasaporte. Pasaporte colombiano con una vigencia ...
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| Doble ciudadania | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Llevo viviendo en los Estados Unidos 43 years y adquiri la ciudadania Americana hace mas de 30 ...
A: Hola Juan, Una nueva ley dice que cualquier persona nacida en Colombia debe presentarse en ...
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| Getting visa for colombian girlfriend to live with me in Spain | 2/17/2009 |
Q: in March I'm going to Bogota to spend 2 weeks with my colombian girlfriend, and we want her to come ...
A: Visado de residencia no lucrativa, is an application for a residence visa for those who have ...
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| trip to Colombia | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Que seguro(safe) es el ir como turista a Bogota 1 Guerrilla 2 asaltos 3 raptos comparado a sus ...
A: No hay molestia Al. Las zonas mas seguras para turistas son en el norte de la ciudad. La mas ...
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| trip to Colombia | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Que seguro(safe) es el ir como turista a Bogota 1 Guerrilla 2 asaltos 3 raptos comparado a sus ...
A: Hola Al, La situacion de seguridad en Colombia ha mejorado considerablemente. En Bogota ...
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| Getting visa for colombian girlfriend to live with me in Spain | 2/16/2009 |
Q: in March I'm going to Bogota to spend 2 weeks with my colombian girlfriend, and we want her to come ...
A: There are no longer any frontier controls at the borders between 22 EU countries. This is thanks to ...
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| Colombian Visa | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I am an Australian citizen traveling Colombia now on a tourist visa, and have payed for my maximum 2 ...
A: Once you are married you can apply for a Spousal Visa, which will give you residency and later you ...
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| Colombia Driving Distance/Driving Time | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me the driving distance and time between Cali and Paso?
A: Driving time between Cali and Pasto is between 5 and 7 hours. If you are driving it yourself as ...
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| Travel to Brazil through Canada with 2 Passports | 2/11/2009 |
Q: He has Colombian and US Passports. Colombia citizens enter Brazil without a visa --US Citizens pay ...
A: No worries. Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and ...
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| visa eligibility | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of moving to Colombia this September to teach English. Do I need a degree to get a ...
A: To actually get a Visa, no you don't. Now to get a job, that's different. If you lack experience or ...
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| passport | 2/9/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend of ten years is a resident alien from colombia.I am native born american and we are ...
A: Unfortunately she will need to have the actual birth certificate to be able to apply and be issued a ...
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| Dual Citizenship | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I am an American citizen and am marrying a Colombian citizen. Is it possible for me to obtain dual ...
A: Yes you can. You must first file for a spousal visa and then after a couple of years apply for ...
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| Obtaining passport with contrasena | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My husband was born in Colombia but has been in the US since he was 10 he is a permanet resident and ...
A: My apologies for the delay in my answer, I was out of town and forgot to mention it on the site. ...
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| colombian-american citizen fling to colombia feb.2009 | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i came to us at age 14 , i was never issued a cedula and my pastport expired while i was in the us.i ...
A: Yes you can fly to Colombia with your U.S. passport, if you are given any trouble at entry just show ...
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| Passport | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I my name is Ricardo my moms need to travel to colombia but her passport expired. We been told that ...
A: Cost is $117 dollars. Miami consulate gives out 90 numbers to service in any given day. They usually ...
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| nurse | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Can a european nurse work in colombia and what paperwork do you need for it .And will there be any ...
A: You can obtain a Temporary Working Visa. You would have to get a contract or letter from the company ...
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| Passport renewal | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am 24 years old and i was born in Colombia but i came to live in the USA since i was 7yrs. I have ...
A: Since you are over the age of 18, first thing you need to do is apply for your cedula, which is ...
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| Cedula and passaport | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Marta i don't have a cedula or passport and i will be traveling to Colombia in July is this going to ...
A: My suggestion would be to travel with your US passport and while in Colombia apply for your cedula. ...
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| work for a 28 year old in Pereira, Colombia | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I was born and raised in NY. I am now living in Georgia. The unemployment rate has skyrocketed. I ...
A: Unemployment rates in Colombia are very high right now. And unfortunately with an associates degree ...
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| Colombian Passport | 1/15/2009 |
Q: my wife and I have to travel to Colombia suddenly. We did not notice that her passport is going to ...
A: There will not be a problem if she travels with her current passport and gets it renewed in ...
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| Americans living in Tunja | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Just want to know how many Americans are living in the city of Tunja? What is the level of safety ...
A: Right now I have figures only for foreign visitors to Colombia. There are no official figures for ...
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| Pasaporte | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Hola, soy Colombiano y vivo Connecticut(residente): 1) mi pasaporte Colombiano se vencera en dos ...
A: Si vas a viajar debes renovar el pasaporte antes de su vencimiento. No te permiten viajar con ...
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| Foreign visitors to Colombia | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I live in Bogota Colombia. I was wondering if you could tell me the numbers of different foreign ...
A: There are no official figures for the whole 2008 year. I only have figures for the first half of the ...
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| Travelling to Colombia for 6 months | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I am looking to travel to Colombia for 5 to 6 months. I am a canadian citizen with parents that have ...
A: DAS stands for Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, is a branch of the police and they are in ...
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| pasaporte para entrar a Colombia | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Voy para Colombia (Bogota primero, despues Medellin, donde esta mi familia) y me preguntaba si hay ...
A: Hola, Con pasaporte Colombiano no pagarias los impuestos de salida, entonces seria mejor usarlo. ...
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| colombian clothing | 12/14/2008 |
Q: besides the ruana is there any other famous original clothing
A: Couple of things, la manta guajira, which is a robe used by women in La Guajira, here are a couple ...
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| Masters programs in Bogota, and working in Bogota | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are looking to move to Bogota. He will be moving and working with his job, ...
A: To learn conversational Spanish, figure you will need from 8 to 12 months, of course it depends on ...
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| RENOVACION DE PASAPORTES | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Dra. Ramirez el vencimiento de los pasaportes sera en diciembre 31/08. Vivimos en Minnesota y el ...
A: Hola Rodrigo, Ustedes pueden renovar los pasaportes en cualquier momento, incluso despues que ...
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| marriage | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how to check background of someone in cucuta. The things specifically I wish to ...
A: You need to know her cedula number and go to notaries (there are at least 15 in Cucuta) to request ...
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| Renew Colombian Passport | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Do you know if there is any way to renew a Colombian passport in the U.S. without traveling to one ...
A: Unfortunately there isn't, you have to do it in person. You need her expired passport, her cedula ...
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| mariage law | 12/4/2008 |
Q: PLEASE HELP, I NEED A LIST OF "IMPEDIMENTS TO MARRIAGE IN COLOMBIAN LAW" VERY URGENTLY. THE ...
A: Indeed there isn't such a thing as an independent document. Within the Constitution there is a ...
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| Divorce | 11/27/2008 |
Q: In 1994 I married Maria Isabell Caudivid Restrepo of Cali. I was sincere she was not, after a month ...
A: You have to know what city exactly she was granted a divorce, and in which Notary it is registered. ...
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| colombian passport | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Good Morning: I need to travel to Colombia next week and just find out my Colombian password ...
A: You would have to renew it using your cedula, so it would appear with the name that appears in your ...
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| Selling vehicle in Colombia | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I am an Australian travelling in South America. I bought a car in Costa Rica and shipped it to ...
A: Are you a diplomat? If not, how did you bring the car in? Was it used? I ask because you cannot ...
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| travel from colombia | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I will fly to Colombia from the US 1/09...I would like to travel...alone...from Cartegena to Panama ...
A: There is several boats doing the trip Cartagena-Panama. All of them charge between US $300 and US ...
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| expired passport | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I'm a Colombian citizen living in the U.S., I'm a dual citizen as well, I'm planning on going to ...
A: You can do it in Barranquilla. You have to go to the Gobernación del Atlántico, Calle 40, Carrera 45 ...
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| expired passport | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I'm a Colombian citizen living in the U.S., I'm a dual citizen as well, I'm planning on going to ...
A: Just use your U.S. passport to enter, if they give you any hassle at immigration in Colombia, tell ...
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| cedulas | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I travel frequently to colombia for business. to open a bank account, get property, etc, I am told I ...
A: You have to obtain a visa that would allow you to permanently stay in Colombia. Visas that would ...
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| Cost of a Colombian passport | 10/27/2008 |
Q: How much does it cost a colombian for an initial passport and how long does the process takes?
A: If it is done in Colombia, it is around $40 dollars, if the person has no issues with the background ...
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| doble citezenship | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My husband was born in Colombia he is an American citizen. I'm American we live in New York I will ...
A: Yes you can obtain residency and a passport through your husband. You can do this through any ...
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| Colombia | 10/17/2008 |
Q: i will be traveling to Colombia to stay with a friend i was told i can't stay no longer than 60 days ...
A: We will be happy to help you file paperwork to obtain a visa for Colombia. Colombia has different ...
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| pasaporte | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Hola me gustaria traer a mi hermana, de vacaciones , me podrria que necesita ella alli en Colombia ...
A: Hola Maria, Para sacar el pasaporte en Bogota ella necesita su cedula, una fotocopia de la cedula en ...
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| Justice | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I was adopted from Colombia and come to find out the laywer who dealt with my adoption was arrested ...
A: We work with a lot of adoptees and have come across a lot corruption specially back in the 80s. In ...
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| death certificate | 9/27/2008 |
Q: how can i get my husband the death certificate he died in Bogota i live in new York how can i get ...
A: If you have someone in the city he died they can request it for you. They need to first go to the ...
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| passport renewal | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My passport had expired last year because i had a baby and she was very ill and i couldnt travel.Is ...
A: We hope your daughter is doing better. Obviously without a valid passport you cannot travel. You can ...
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| viaje a Colombia | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Marta, Somos colombianos residentes en USA hace 46 anos con ciudadania americana; queremos ir de ...
A: De acuerdo con la constitucion Colombiana cualquier ciudadano Colombiano que viaje a territorio ...
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| colombia | 9/11/2008 |
Q: i amdoing my rearch paper on colombia.. i need to know about the guerrilla, cocaine cartels, and all ...
A: Good sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Armed_Forces_of_Colombia ...
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| Colombian- travel | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to know where someone from Colombia can travel to visit without a visa. For instance ...
A: My apologies, sent you the wrong list, this is the right list, as confirmed by the Foreign Ministry: ...
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| Colombian- travel | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to know where someone from Colombia can travel to visit without a visa. For instance ...
A: Countries a Colombian can travel without a visa: Andorra, argentina, australia, Brasile, Brunei, ...
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| Americans living in Colombia | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am not yet at the retirement stage in life, but have wanted to live in Colombia for quite some ...
A: I think Colombia in general is very American friendly. Cucuta is a large city, quiet and safe. Very ...
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| Driving from Bogota to Cartagena | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Hola Marta, would you recommend that two well travelled Americans drive from Bogota to Cartagena and ...
A: I would only recommend it if you were traveling during high season when a lot of Colombians are ...
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| Obtaining dual citizenship | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Hola Marta, My name is Melissa and I was born in the US to an American mother and a Colombian ...
A: You can have dual citizenship according to Article 96 of the Colombian constitution. You need your ...
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| Conservative Clothing | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am travelling to Colombia and am wondering if 2 piece bathing suits are viewed as immodest or are ...
A: Colombia is not a conservative country when it comes to dress codes. You will see VERY revealing 2 ...
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| Colombian Passport/Citizenship/Birht Certifictae | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I am a US Citizen born in Colombia. I would like to obtain Colombian citizenship and a Colombian ...
A: There won't be any records with the American Consulate or Embassy here. You will find your birth ...
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| dual citizenship | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My son was born in Colombia and adopted by us (both American citizens). He is interested in finding ...
A: Yes it can be done. He needs to obtain an original copy of his Colombian birth certificate, ...
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| dual citizenship | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 year old Colombia born. I came to the States when I was 12, and I have been a U.S citizen ...
A: This is not true. There is a new law that says that all Colombian born people must identify ...
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| Colombian Registro Civil for US Citizens | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My Colombian parents are deceased. We are in the process of the "Sucesion" and I being an American ...
A: What they are asking for is your parents birth certificates, you will need yours as well. You will ...
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| What is a traditional gift to give at a Colombian wedding? | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am Canadian and going to Colombia on a vacation. While there, I will be attending my friend's ...
A: For someone you don't know well, things you can give that would be good to bring from the States: ...
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| dual citizenship | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I was born in the United States, both of my parents were born in Colombia. I am interested in ...
A: You can have dual citizenship according to Article 96 of the Colombian constitution. You need your ...
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| Day Trip from Panama City into Colombia | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My wife and I will be travelling to Panama City in November. We'd like to cross the border into ...
A: Once in Panama, there are different ways to travel to Colombia, nevertheless you should know that ...
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| Looking for a friend..How do I find a residential phone number for Medellin Colombia? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for a friend. Do you know of a site that provides listing of people in Medellin ...
A: That is tricky, Colombian phone books list the owner of the property, no renters. Also a lot of ...
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| Distance between cities | 7/17/2008 |
Q: We hope that you can help us, we are coming down to Colombia and landing on Cartagena Airport; our ...
A: By plane about 3 hours because there is no direct flight you have to fly to Bogota and from there to ...
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| Colombian passport | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I Married Karina 2 years ago a Colombiana, I want to live there and need citizenship for a ...
A: You can get a Resident Investor Visa, which are given to foreigners who intend to remain in the ...
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| Colombian passport | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I Married Karina 2 years ago a Colombiana, I want to live there and need citizenship for a ...
A: Please email me at info@colombianpossibilities, I have a couple of questions so I can better answer ...
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| Colombian passport | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I am from Iran and and my wife is from Colombia and we got married here in Iran I wanted to know ...
A: You will need to have your marriage certificate apostilled (this is if Iran is part of the Hague ...
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| Dollars to pesos | 6/5/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to handle currency exchange? Are there any banks that are affiliated to banks ...
A: There are 2 major international banks in Colombia, Citibank and HSBC. I know Citibank is a separate ...
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| Moving to Colombia | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Dose anyone know of any reputable companies I can use to move my family to Colombia, also how about ...
A: We have a shipping company that can help you with your move. We can also help you find bilingual ...
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| cartagena | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i am thinking about a trip to cartagena,what hotel is popular for americans there?do you know ...
A: Cartagena Plaza Hotel is a mid range hotel, safe, clean, nice enough. You can find better options ...
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| passport | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Marta! Do you know what kind of form I need to get for renewing expired Colombian Passport and ...
A: You have to go to your nearest Colombian consulate (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, ...
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| Beaches | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I will be visiting Cartagena soon and need an opinion on another place to visit. I want to visit a ...
A: Santa Marta, only because it is so close to Parque Tayrona and wonderful beaches with tons to see in ...
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| Help!! | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My husband came to the US under a fiance visa I believe it's a K2 visa. They divorced after 10 ...
A: If he did not adjust his status, it means that he remained in the U.S. undocumented. Which means ...
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| Colombian Questions | 4/24/2008 |
Q: When celebrating Colombian Holidays, what do you do? Can you tell me how you celebrate the ...
A: All these pages are in Spanish, but you can use any online translator, like Google's to help you ...
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| Residency in colombia | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I am a retiree living in USA with my Colombian wife. She has family in Colombia and has a green card ...
A: To file for residency you have to do it in Colombia with the Foreign Ministry. There is a lot of ...
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| Colombian Culture | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Soy Ann, I have Paso Fino horses and like to participate in the "Costume" classes in the Paso Fino ...
A: I don't know much about show horses but you can read some stuff here: (in Spanish) ...
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| I'm Colombian but resident in the states | 3/5/2008 |
Q: of visa to go to Bolivia?
A: Depends on the reason for your visit, if it is just for tourism, you do not need a visa, just need a ...
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| Colombian food | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have Colombia as my project at school and I need an easy recipe from there for my food to share ...
A: Try Coconut rice. This is a very typical dish from the Atlantic coast of Colombia. It is delicious ...
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| Dual citizenship | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 15, was born in Colombia and is interested in dual citizenship. What are our steps to ...
A: You need an original notarized copy of her birth certificate issued in the last 3 months, you need ...
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| Driving distance | 3/2/2008 |
Q: How many kilometers between Bogota and Ibague? I want to drive between these 2 cities. Thanks. Where ...
A: There are about 212 Kilometers between the 2 cities. The road is pretty good, you will pass Melgar ...
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| distance between cities | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I would like to vacation in San Andres, columbia... could you please tell me the distance between ...
A: The distance between Bogota and Santa Marta is about 887 KM, or about 600 miles. From Santa Marta ...
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| renweing cedula | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My parents are both Colombian citizens in the US for 40 years. 1. can a lawyer renew their cedulas ...
A: Unfortunately to renew a cedula you have to do it in person, however they can do it at any Colombian ...
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| Columbian Wedding in February 2008 | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Is black a faux pas at a Columbian wedding? I have a great black chiffon and sequined 1920's style ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in my answer, we are in the middle of a move and internet service was down ...
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| Passport for a Colombian Relative | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I am a Canadian with a Colombian mother and I have relatives currently living in Colombia. I wish to ...
A: If you are a Colombian and wish to visit Canada for less than six months as a tourist, or if you are ...
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| hello | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I MARRIED A COLOMBIAN WOMAN APRIL 2006.I RETURNED TO THE STATES TO WORK. I VISIT HER ABOUT TWICE A ...
A: Temporary Visa for spouse or permanent partner of Colombian National The following requirements ...
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| Marriage In Colombia | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am dating a man from Colombia, South America. Before it becomes serious to the point of marriage, ...
A: Regardless of where you marry him your marriage will be legally recognized in both countries, which ...
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| living in Pereira | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have been offered a job in Pereira. Now, I would like to find as much info as I can about the ...
A: It is strategic area for Colombia, nestled right in the middle of the Andes, it is a region rich in ...
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| colombian birth certificate | 2/11/2008 |
Q: i came to USA age 10 1958 i am now 61 years old found my baptisimal certificate but it is a copy i ...
A: To obtain your birth certificate you need to do it directly with the Notary it is registered in, ...
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| Barranquilla | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Read your answer to banking in Barranquilla. Anything else to add? I would like to live there and ...
A: I am sorry but I cannot seem to find one of my answers regarding banking in Barranquilla, perhaps ...
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| clothing catalogs | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I live in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. We have a lot of Colombians living here and I want to open ...
A: I don't think there are catalogs per say, there are tons of great warehouses in the Medellin area ...
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| papers for marriage in colombia | 2/6/2008 |
Q: what other papers do i need to get married 1.singlehood stamped 90 days before wedding 2.new birth ...
A: It really depends on the notary you choose, some want more, some less. But generally: Singlehood ...
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| getting married in colombia | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i am getting married to a Colombian woman in may and i am a 33 year old us citizen who would like to ...
A: Even if you do it in San Andres you still need to do it in front of a notary or judge, I know in the ...
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| News Papers | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to put a add in a paper in Colombia for our project. Could you please recommend one or ...
A: I have written to you several times and worried because I got no response. Please write me at ...
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| getting married in colombia | 2/3/2008 |
Q: i am getting married to a Colombian woman in may and i am a 33 year old us citizen who would like to ...
A: Well, once you are married to your fiance you will be able to apply for residency and later on for ...
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| Columbian Prisons | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a sister that has been detained at a Columbian prison and I am very concerned about her well ...
A: First of all I am sorry to hear that she is in prison. Colombian prisons I am afraid are not the ...
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| Prison Gangs | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am doind a report for my college level Spanish class on prison gangs in Columbia...do u know of ...
A: I am afraid this was a little hard to research. All I found was text written in Spanish, which I am ...
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| colombian food | 1/21/2008 |
Q: im doing a report on colombia for social studies and one of the parts on my rubric is colombian ...
A: Yes, it is difficult to find info unless you know the names. Hope this helps: ...
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| columbian prisons | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get information about my brother(william leblance)he is in a prison in Alacias ...
A: First of all I am sorry to hear that he is in prison. Second, I am afraid that no Colombian agency ...
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| Famous colombians in the USA | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Could you please give me the name of famous scientific people from Colombia living in the USA
A: Manuel Patarroyo, a Colombian research scientist, has developed the world's first safe and effective ...
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| ?????????????????????????? | 1/15/2008 |
Q: what kind of festivals do they do in colombia and why?
A: With over 100 festivals and carnavals in Colombia, it would be too difficult to describe them all. ...
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| What to wear in February! | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am travelling to Bogota in February and there is a possibility of visiting Medellin and Cartagena ...
A: Cartagena is a coast city, which has hot weather all year round. White linen trousers and ...
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| Passport Inquiry | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am originally from Colombia, but moved to the U.S. over 12 years ago. I have both a Colombian and ...
A: According to Article 43 of the Colombian Constitution if someone has dual citizenship and they plan ...
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| Death certificate | 12/29/2007 |
Q: How do I obtain a death certificate of an aunt who lived and died in Bogota, Colombia?
A: You have to first go to the office of Health and search for the death certificate, that can take ...
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| what to wear in Cartagena | 12/22/2007 |
Q: We have been requested to wear white to the wedding, but I'm unsure about what to wear for the rest ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in answering you. We had some issues with our server and it is not until ...
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| Buying property in Columbia and getting residency | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I'm considering a move to Columbia around the end of next year, with the aim of getting residency at ...
A: First of all let me apologize for the delay in responding to your question. I had major problems ...
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| Planning to live there | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am planning to live in either Colombia or Peru or Ecuador. I am currently looking for a lady from ...
A: Contrary to what most people think Colombia is not a cheap country to live in. It all really depends ...
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| children's clothing sizes | 11/2/2007 |
Q: We are adopting a little boy from Colombia. He wears size 8 in Colombia, what size would that be in ...
A: This is a difficult question since for children height is the best size determinant. If you tell me ...
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| Colombian youth | 11/1/2007 |
Q: What are the young people like? Do they work? What are their popular pastimes? What are schools ...
A: There are some big differences between U.S. and Colombian youth. Middle income and high income ...
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| Dual Citizenship. | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering what the requirements were to become a Colombian citizen? My mother was born ...
A: You will have to go with your Colombian parent to the Colombian consulate. They will apply for a ...
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| Importing cars | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am looking into driving from new jersey into colombia, in DEC. Can you tell me about shipping a ...
A: You can have the car in country for up to 180 days but the time must coincide with your entry time ...
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