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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Renouncing Citizenship | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Marta, I am planning a trip to Colombia this summer. I was born in Colombia in 1983. I have only ... A: Indeed you can renounce your Colombian citizenship any time. But in order to do this, it will sound ... | |
| dual citizenship | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Hey my mother was born in colombia and is a citizen. I was born here in the STates, I read in ... A: A bit confused, you need your birth certificate for what? If you were born in the States you need ... | |
| Travel | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: We are visiting family in California, and would like to take aboat down to Colombia, preferably the ... A: I am sorry for the delay in my response, we have been super busy lately. Your best bet is to sail ... | |
| Entering Colombia | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: We are visiting Colombia for a family vacation. My husband was born in Colombia but has been in ... A: Question when did he become a Canadian citizen? If he obtained his Canadian citizenship before 1991, ... | |
| help on anything | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: i just got my Colombian cedula and i was wondering, what now? can i get a license to drive? can i go ... A: Please write us directly at info@colombianpossibilities.com, I am not sure if I understand your ... | |
| tourist vist | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: My wife and I (seniors) are interested in visiting Columbia and have many questions since there does ... A: Sorry about the delay in my response, I have been traveling. Cartagena is pretty safe for a tourist, ... | |
| passport not recieved | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: My wife flew to DC to the consular office to renew her Colombian passport. They sent her to the Post ... A: I am sure that they actually issued the passport and sent it to her in the envelope provided, I ... | |
| Dual Citizenship | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the process that I must go about to get aquire dual citizenship with colombia, ... A: You do not need an affidavit because your birth certificate is sufficient proof of parenthood. You ... | |
| Dual Citizenship | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know the process that I must go about to get aquire dual citizenship with colombia, ... A: Yes you can obtain your citizenship, you have to have a recently obtained original copy of your ... | |
| Colombian passport, legally work | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a dual citizen of the US and Colombia, have both passports and both are good until 2014. If I ... A: If I were you I would just wait and do it in Colombia. You can enter with a one way ticket, just ... | |
| Colombian passport, legally work | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a dual citizen of the US and Colombia, have both passports and both are good until 2014. If I ... A: Yes, if you have a valid Colombian passport you are a Colombian citizen and you can stay in the ... | |
| art in Bogota | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: My name is Ksenia, and I'm beginning to travel South America. Bogota has caught my attention, and ... A: Bogota is safe as long as you are a smart traveler and tourist. If you apply common sense and street ... | |
| School uniforms | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: We are thinking of moving to Colombia probably Medalline with school age children. We would be ... A: There is only one school in all of Colombia that does not require uniforms, the Refous, and it is ... | |
| Expired Colombian Passport | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: My colombian passport expired several years ago. I am going to travel to Colombia and I do not ... A: I would not travel if I were you, thing is that you can travel with an expired passport if you are ... | |
| openning bank account | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My wife recently renewed her cedula and she wises to open a bank account and the bank indicated that ... A: H Daniel, Is your wife employed? If so, she can request one from her employer. You will need to get ... | |
| Sailing Colombian Caribbean | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I will be sailing the Colombian coast on the Caribbean in a very small boat which cannot go more ... A: Check this page: http://www.caribbeancompass.com/colfin.htm It is a bit old, from 2001, but still ... | |
| Viajar con Pasaporte Colombiano dentro de los EU | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: Hola, quisiera saber si es posible viajar dentro de los Estados Unidos con un pasaporte valido. Mi ... A: Hola Maria, Por ley si se puede viajar dentro de los Estados Unidos con un pasaporte de otro pais ... | |
| Divorcio/matrimonio | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Me casé en Colombia, y mediante un proceso contensioso me divorcié en Maryland. Tengo deseos de ... A: Hola, Efectivamente el divorcio es solo valido en los Estados Unidos por ahora, eso quiere decir que ... | |
| Medications | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a Canadian going to Colombia in the fall. Would I be allowed to bring in non-prescription ... A: You should not have any problem with it since it is over the counter medication. As long as it is ... | |
| CAMBIO DE NOMBRE | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: SOY CIUDADANA COLOMBIANA. CUANDO ADQUIRI MI CIUDADANIA AMERICANA, HACE POCOS MESES, ME QUITE MI ... A: Hola Maria, Para este caso, que el apellido de casada aparezca en la cedula y en el pasaporte, se ... | |
| Santa Marta, Colombia-- General Information | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am being offered a work opportunity in Santa Marta, Colombia, but I know nothing about this City. ... A: I am sorry for the delay in my response, I had been out of town. Please email me at ... | |
| Dual nationality confusion! | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a british citizen born in the uk and around 2000 my parents applied for my Colombian passport ... A: We can gladly help. Yes by law any Colombian born national MUST travel in to and out of Colombian ... | |
| should I get a work permit, or get married sooner | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My Colombian partner and I (a US citizen) plan to get married so I can stay here in Colombia ... A: This is a tricky one. It could be either or. Could you please email me directly at ... | |
| What do i need to travel back to colombia | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I was born in Colombia, but i am now a US citizen. after 45 years i plan to travel the middle of ... A: First thing you will need is a recently obtained copy of your birth certificate, it cannot be older ... | |
| QUESTION | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: MY SON WAS BORN IN COLOMBIA AND I WANT TO BRING HIM TO THE USA HOW CAN I DO THAT A: First you have to prove that you are the biological father, did you register him as your son? Who is ... | |
| temporary vehicle permit | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm going to ship a car from Houston to Cartagena for a trip through South America. Where do I get ... A: This must be done before arrival. Yes, you have to purchase a mandatory insurance, but you cannot ... | |
| Temporary import duties on vehicles into Colombia | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: We are looking to travel through South America in Mexican registered vehicle from Panama into ... A: Temporary Entry/Samples--Colombia does not honor ATA carnets. Non-fungible merchandise that can be ... | |
| Regaining Citizenship | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I am 17 years old at the moment and I was born in Bogota, Colombia. I am currently a US Resident and ... A: Yes you can renounce your Colombian citizenship for Military reasons and then regain it at a later ... | |
| Inmigracion | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Me case en Colombia y me divorcie en New york, no tendria ningun problema de casarme nuevamente en ... A: Hola Victor, Ya que el divorcio fue dado por una corte extranjera, se debe pedir a una corte ... | |
| Relocation with Minor Child | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have several questions. I am a single mother (divorced and the father is Venezuelan)of a minor ... A: Lots of questions, with multiple answers. Can you please email me directly at ... | |
| Colombian residency and possible work pemits | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I would like to get Colombian residency to possibly move down there an actually work. My spouse is ... A: Your marriage will be recognized as long as you register your marriage in Colombia. And after you do ... | |
| Passport & Cedula | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: To whom it may concern: On 3/24/11 I went to the Colombian Consulate in Miami and was told that ... A: According to Colombian law, you are no longer consider a Colombian citizen because you obtained your ... | |
| ferry to colombia | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I want to travel to Colombia and Peru and live in Arequipa for a year. I would like to take my car ... A: I think you are right about not traveling by land through Mexico, way too dangerous right now. ... | |
| oudated passport | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a us resident Colombian born I have been here for 30 years without returning to colombia. I ... A: You should definitely get your cedula and passport renewed while you are in Colombia, this is to ... | |
| oudated passport | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a us resident Colombian born I have been here for 30 years without returning to colombia. I ... A: Yes, that is correct. You should check with the airline you are flying with just to see what their ... | |
| PASSPORT | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: my dad needs to renew his colombian passport and he flys out in march. what does he need to do or ... A: He first needs to renew his cedula, or Colombian official ID. With that he can renew his passport. ... | |
| obtaining dual citizenship for Colombia | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: My father lives in Colombia and I live in the United States. My mother is an American citizen and I ... A: Yes you can obtain your Colombian citizenship through your father. And in turn your children through ... | |
| My passport | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: Soy colombiana y necesito viajar a mi país en abril. Se me venció el pasaporte el 1 de febrero de ... A: Hola Doralba, Por ley se supone que si puedes viajar a Colombia con un pasaporte vencido. De todas ... | |
| US Citizen with expired Colombian passport | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am Colombian born with US citizenship. Have not been to Colombia in 20 years. My Colombian ... A: According to Colombian law all Colombian citizens must identify with Colombian documents when ... | |
| Passports for Adopted Children | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and a citizen of the United States. I was adopted at 3 months old from Bogota, ... A: Indeed Colombian law requires all Colombian born people to identify with Colombian documentation ... | |
| viaje a panama desde us | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: hola quisiera saber si un ciudadano colombiano sin papeles americanos puede viajar a panama por unos ... A: Hola Alonso, De acuerdo con la ley Colombianos no necesitan de visa para entrar a Panama. Lee estas ... | |
| Cedula | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: Estoy planeando viajar a Colombia en 8 meses y tengo mi pasaporte colombiano vigente pero la cedula ... A: Hola Daniela, Si el pasaporte colombiano esta vigente puedes viajar sin renovar al cedula. Sin ... | |
| Children's clothing and shoe sizes | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I saw your post about children's clothing, specifically for a boy, Colombian size 8. We are ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. Congratulations on the arrival of your new family members. It is ... | |
| Work Visa/ Cedula | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Buenos Marta: I will be heading to Colombia in the near future and was wondering if you know the ... A: The cost of a work visa is of $205 dollars. The cost of the cedula is about $80 dollars. If you need ... | |
| Found biological mothers ID #, now what? | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My name is Henrik, I'm 29 years old and live in Sweden. I was once adopted from Colombia and is now ... A: Unfortunately the National Registry will not just give you information on anyone even if you have ... | |
| divorce | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: i am a colombian citizen and was married in july '10 to a u.s citizen in colombia, he resides in the ... A: Please either call me or email me directly, info@colombianpossibilities.com or U.S. number ... | |
| Divorce | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I married a woman from Bogota in 2008. We were married in Bogota. For reasons I won't go into here, ... A: Yes, she can file in Bogota. Yes, you can file in the U.S., probably much cheaper and faster to do ... | |
| My US son and his Columbian girlfriend want to get married before she returns to Columbia. | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: They have been dating for 8 months and became engaged over Christmas. He is 20 and she is going to ... A: She cannot marry in the U.S. with a tourist visa, to legally marry in the U.S. she needs to have a ... | |
| EU Passport Colombian Visa | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Good morning, I am the holder of a EU passport ( I also have a US passport) I have visited Colombia ... A: You can get a pensioners visa with either passport, however the pension has to come from the country ... | |
| Registro civil de nacimiento | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Por favor me podia informar en donde puedo sacar el registro de nacimiento de mi hijo que nacio en ... A: Hola Yolanda, Com mucho gusto te podemos colaborar. Por favor escribenos a ... | |
| Viajar con u.s. passport | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Hola, Mi nombre es Diana yo naci en colombia y me vine cuando tenia 10 anos, 2000 me hice ciudadana ... A: Hola Diana, Segun la ley Colombiana todo ciudadano Colombiano debe identificarse con documentos ... | |
| tarjeta militar | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: hola, yo vivo en miami y quiero viajar a medellin pero me dicen que si no tengo tarjeta militar no ... A: Hola Sebastian, Si necesitas la tarjeta militar. Por favor escribenos directamente a ... | |
| Cedula Renewal | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a student in Colombia from the US and I currently have the cedula de extranjeria that is valid ... A: Yes you do need a form, which you can get at DAS offices or at Subdirección de Extranjería in ... | |
| life in Bagota for foreigners | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Im Indian how safe I will be in Bagota, I m coming there for 6 months. I m told like Bagota is ... A: It is considerably safe if you are a smart traveler. You have to know where to live and where to ... | |
| investor visa | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I purchased an apartment, and the funds to pay for the apartment were duly registered with the ... A: You should have in your possession that document already, it is the document that you received in ... | |
| Columbian Children's Sizes | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I sponser a child in Columbia and asked him for his sizes so that I could send him clothes and shoes ... A: Size 12 for boys is Large, you can see a conversion here ... | |
| colombian passport | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I would like to travel to Colombia,I was born there and I am a US citizen. I do not have a Colombian ... A: As Colombian citizens you must travel to and from Colombia with Colombian documentation. You must ... | |
| Pasporte, cedula, libreta militar | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Hola Marta, viajo para Colombia el 23 de diciembre por una semana con mi hijo de 20 anos, el nacio ... A: Hola Juan, Primero que todo mil disculpas por la demora en mi respuesta, he estado viajando por una ... | |
| Colombian Citizen | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I was born in Medellin but moved to the States at age 10. A couple of years ago I went to Colombia ... A: I am sorry for the delay in my response, I have been traveling and forgot to change my availability ... | |
| Wedding Clothes | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: What would be the most appropriate kind of shirt for a gringo to wear at his Colombian wedding? The ... A: First of all I am sorry for the delay in my response, I have been traveling due to a family ... | |
| Passport, cedula,libreta militar. | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Hola Marta, viajo a Colombia con mi hijo el 23 de diciembre,por una semana, el es nacido en USA, ... A: Hola Juan, Primero que todo mil disculpas por la demora en mi respuesta, he estado viajando por una ... | |
| cedula y passaporte | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Yo soy America Ciudadana por 20 anos tengo 81 anos de edad. voy a viajar a Colombia Bogota por 3 ... A: Hola Mary, Primero que todo mil disculpas por la demora en mi respuesta, he estado viajando por una ... | |
| Colombian visa | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I will be starting a staffing company with 2 partners in a couple of weeks and we want to live in ... A: Please email me directly at info@colombianpossibilities.com or call me at 703.652.3850 ... | |
| PASSPORT | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Mi papa no tiene papeles y está aquí en los Estados Unidos. Acabo de tener un derrame cerebral y ... A: Hola Denisse, Si el puede viajar a Colombia con el pasaporte vencido, por ley no pueden negarle la ... | |
| Cheapest Travel Options | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I was just wondering what the cheapest and safest way to get to Bogota from Panama City is. I've ... A: Please DO NOT attempt to back pack through the border of Panama and Colombia, this would be ... | |
| Colombian passport expired!! | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: Viajo a Colombia en menos de 3 semanas con mi hijo que tiene u s passport. Yo no tengo us passport y ... A: Hola Carmen, Si puedes viajar con el pasaporte vencido y renovarlo en Colombia, de todas formas es ... | |
| Spousal visa | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a native born American citizen(USA). plan to enter Colombia this December and Travel with my ... A: After you marry you have to file for a visa with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are a lot of ... | |
| ENTRADA/SALIDA COLOMBIA CON PASAPORTE & CONTRASENA | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: Renove mi cedula en Abril 2010. Todavia no me ha llegado y en la registraduria dicen:en proceso de ... A: Hola Carolina, Si puedes viajar con el pasaporte y la contrasena. Te aconsejo que una vez estes en ... | |
| colombia | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: my name is maria and I want to live in colombia, my mother was born in la pena outside of bogota, ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. Yes you can obtain Colombian citizenship because of your mother ... | |
| Pasaporte Americano | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Soy ciudadana americana y pienso viajar a Colombia este ano, pero el pasaporte colombiano esta ... A: Hola Mabel, Cuando recibiste la ciudadania americana? Si la recibiste antes de 1991, no estas en la ... | |
| Dual Citizenship in Coloumbia | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I live in the usa and thinking about marriage to a woman there. I was wanting to know is it possible ... A: Yes you will be able to obtain dual citizenship, you must first apply for a spousal visa and after 2 ... | |
| Viajando con pasaporte Americano | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Hola, Nunca he tenido cedula. Sali de Colombia cuando tenia 1 ano y me hice cuidadana en los EU en ... A: Hola Sandra, Al haber recibido la ciudadania Americana antes de 1991 automaticamente perdio la ... | |
| pasaporte | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Hola, tenia una preguntica sobre el pasaoporte tengo ya comprado el ticket para viajar a colombia el ... A: Hola Diana, Si puedes viajar a Colombia con un pasaporte Colombiano vencido. Muchas veces DAS ni ... | |
| British-Colombian Dual Nationality | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I am trying to understand the process for a British man, married to a ... A: Yes, the husband needs to apply for a spouse visa at the consulate, he needs to have this visa valid ... | |
| passport | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a Columbian passport and I am a recent naturalize USA citizen. I need to travel to Columbia ... A: I assume you were born in Colombia? Unless your Colombian passport has a valid visa, you cannot ... | |
| Pasaporte | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: Ola y gracias, Mi pregunta, para renovar pasaporte necesito ir en persona??, no vivo cerca a Miami ... A: Hola Henry, La renovacion de la cedula se hace a traves del consulado, necesitas pedir cita. No te ... | |
| "Cumbe" | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a Colombian girl raised in the U.S. I admit I don't know a lot about my culture, but I'm in the ... A: I do know that Colombia received its first enslaved people in 1533. And that most slaves brought to ... | |
| pasaporte vencido | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: mi pasaporte Colombiano esta vencido,no soy ciudadana Americana aun,pero soy residente,tengo la ... A: Hola Myriam, De acuerdo con la ley si puedes viajar a Colombia con el pasaporte vencido, sin embargo ... | |
| Pasaporte | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Ola y gracias, Mi pregunta, para renovar pasaporte necesito ir en persona??, no vivo cerca a Miami ... A: Hola Henry, Efectivamente el proceso de renovacion de pasaporte o cedula debe hacerse personalmente. ... | |
| living in columbia | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: i am interested in living both in Columbia and usa, i would like to know what type of visa i need ... A: You can get a retirement visa based on your disability benefits. You have to meet certain level of ... | |
| Colombian citizenship Inquiry | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I am the American born daughter of and American father, and a native Colombian mother. I frequently ... A: You can indeed obtain citizenship "por consaguinidad", which means through blood relation, in this ... | |
| pensioners visa | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: i plan on applying for a pensioners visa in colombia. what documents will i need? A: You will need: Birth certificate Proof of income (retirement benefits) Police Certificate Valid ... | |
| Possibilities in Bogotá for an American girl... | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: (Note: Bear with me. As I began typing this out, I realized how long my story is! I feel I must ... A: First of all, I am sorry that you have been going through such rough times. I hope that things start ... | |
| Driving distances in Colombia | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have tried to figure out how long is the drive from Bogota to Pereira but have not found the ... A: There are 340 kilometers or 211 miles between Bogota and Pereira. It is at least an 8 hour drive. ... | |
| cedula | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: no tengo ni la cedula ni el pasaporte vigente y es muy dificil hacer una cita por internet tengo que ... A: Hola Jose, Para viajar a Colombia puedes viajar con el pasaporte Colombiano vencido. Puedes tambien ... | |
| Visa requierments | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I am colombian born with us citizenship since 1985. I don't have a cedula or colombian passport. ... A: Since you became a citizen of the U.S. before 1991 you do not need anything but your U.S. passport ... | |
| divorce | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I married a Colombian woman in June 2009. Our marriage has been difficult and a month ago my wife ... A: I am sorry to hear about your divorce. Please email me directly at info@colombianpossibilities.com ... | |
| viajo a colombia el 5 de agosto 2010 | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Viajo a colombia el 5 de Agosto con pasaporte vencido y cedula antigua.. Tendre alguna multa al ... A: Hola Wilver, Segun la ley colombiana puedes viajar a Colombia con un pasaporte vencido, pero no ... | |
| Cedula vencida | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Debo renovar mi cedula, existe otro lugar mas proximo a Orlando Que debo hacer y que necesito para ... A: Hola Elssye, Desafortunadamente el único consulado fijo de Colombia en la Florida es el de Miami. ... | |
| cedula | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Buenas tardes Marta: Renove mi cedula el 8 de octubre del 2008 en el consulado de Colombia en Miami ... A: Hola Juan, Para entrar o salir de Colombia solo necesitas el pasaporte Colombiano vigente. Sin ... | |
| Travel Requirements to Colombia | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I was born in Colombia in 1965, raised in the U.S. and am a naturalized U.S. citizen since 1983. As ... A: You will need to recently obtained original copies of your birth certificate. Do you have your ... | |
| Pasaporte colombiano expirado | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: Por favor su acertada respuesta.Soy residente norteamericana.Mi pasaporte colombiano esta ... A: Hola Manuela, La ley dice que si puedes viajar si tienes el pasaporte ya caducado, pero solo si ... | |
| Life in Bogota | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: it looks like you live in Bogota so I would like to ask you few questions about life in Bogota. I ... A: Cost of living in Bogota is high, specially of course if you want nice. Colombia uses strata to ... | |
| retirement in Colombia | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning Marta, My wife and I have decided to retire in Colombia if possible. We will buy a home ... A: You can buy property in Colombia and be able to get an investor's visa for the amount you are buying ... | |
| dual citizenship | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I just read your answer about gaining dual citizenship when I have a colombian mother. Very helpful. ... A: It depends on how long you are planning on staying in Medellin, if it's a short time you should do ... | |
| expired passport | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: just sent you a message but forgot to ask about an expired passport, my wife's Colombian passport ... A: If she becane a Canadian citizen after 1991 she will need a Colombian cedula and passport. The ... | |
| entering/exiting Colombia | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a and married a Colombian lady 13yrs ago, she is now a Canadian(we both have our Canadian ... A: If she becane a Canadian citizen after 1991 she will need a Colombian cedula and passport. The ... | |
| Colombian American traveling to Colombia | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My wife of 9 years was born in Colombia. She has been a US Citizen for the last 25 years. We are ... A: If she became a citizen before 1991, by law she lost her Colombian citizenship and she will have to ... | |
| Certification of Marriage | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My parents (U.S. citizens) were married in Medellin in 1955. We have a copy of the original ... A: Colombia does not have a central place that provides vital records service, all is done by public ... | |
| passaporte/cedula | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: yo tengo 18 anos y no tengo cedula. yo podria renovar mi passaporte y cojor mi cedula al mismo ... A: Hola Andrea, Si puedes hacerlo al mismo tiempo. Naciste en Colombia? Necesitas 3 copias recientes de ... | |
| Getting married in Colombia | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I am an American citizen living in the U.S. and I am planing to marry a Colombian citizen in Cali ... A: Please email me directly at info@colombianpossibilities.com, with a bit more information I can guide ... | |
| transit visa | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: i am a Columbia national traveling from Ghana to Columbia ,do i need transit visa through Brazil A: If you are only in transit through a Brazilian airport on your way to another country and do not ... | |
| Moving to Colombia | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I am an American and my wife is Colombian, we have been married for seven months. I want to move to ... A: Your wife will not loose her Colombian citizenship once she becomes a U.S. citizen. Colombia changed ... | |
| pasaporte/renovacion | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Ola Martha y Juan Carlos;Mi prima tiene que renovar Pasaporte y tiene un tikete electronico para ... A: Hola Maria del Carmen, Es posible para un Colombiano viajar a Colombia con un pasaporte ya caducado. ... | |
| Public records/ancestry search in Colombia, South America | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: my husband is Colombian & he is the first generation to be born in the united states. His parents ... A: We will be glad to help him do this research. Our agency has done genealogy seraches in the past ... | |
| need advice | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Hey Good after noon, My husband is afraid of traveling to Colombia on a plane. So he wants us to ... A: Where do you guys live? Will he go by plane at all, say to Panama? Is it the actual plane, or just ... | |
| Dual Citizenship | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I was born in Colombia, raised in the U.S. and am a naturalized U.S. citizen. As I understand it, I ... A: First of all, please tell me when you became a U.S. citizen. Depending on the year you may or may ... | |
| Pasaporte vencido | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: He estado trabajando(legalmente) por 6 años en los Estados Unidos y quiero ir de visita este ... A: Hola Oscar, Como ciudadano Colombiano si puedes viajar a Colombia con un pasaporte vencido. Puedes ... | |
| Colombian Cedula | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering how to renew my colombian cedula,i am american but i lived in colombia 7 years ,i ... A: Unfortunately you cannpt renew a cedula on line, you must do it personally. You can do it at a ... | |
| replacement of birth cirtificate | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I was born in Cartagena (1961) currently living in Utah. I have lost my original birth cirtificate ... A: You can contact us, we will be happy to obtain and ship your birth certificate. Please email us at ... | |
| colombian citizenship via descent | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I read your post about the cedula, i think it might be the answer but I just want to make sure. My ... A: You need to get your cedula and passport. File at your closest Colombian consulate. You need your ... | |
| Dual Citizenship | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 33 years old and would like to obtain my Colombian citizenship. Both my parents were born and ... A: Yes, you will need both their birth certificates. And yes, your mom can be the only one present as ... | |
| Driving the Darien Gap | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: This post contradicts everything else I have seen on Driving the Gap. Can we contact "roadwarrior"? ... A: I have never heard of anyone driving through the gap. And even if it can be done, I would never ... | |
| dancing | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: How do you dance the Columbian dance and what is the name of the dance? A: There are nmany dances in Colombia, so I don't know which one you mean. Check this page: ... | |
| Mysa | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Mi pasaporte se ha vencido y para renovarlo debo pedir cita por Internet para Junio. Tengo urgencia ... A: Hola Myriam, Si puedes viajar a Colombia con un pasaporte vencido, claro esta debes renovarlo ... | |
| Dual citizenship/ conscription | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am an 1st generation American born male of Colombian immigrants. I am considering the possibility ... A: You can indeed get your Colombian citizenship, this would benefit you to stay and work legally in ... | |
| Finding person(s) in Bogota | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for two people that should still reside in Bogota, Colombia. I have the name and age ... A: Phone books in Colombia are pretty useless. Here phone lines are registered to the person who ... | |
| Can I buy a vehicle in Colombia and take it out of the country? | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have another question that is pressing and very important to me. As an American, can I buy a ... A: I am pretty sure you will need a cedula de extranjeria to be able to purchase a vehicle, which you ... | |
| Traditional Dance | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: So, I am doing a report on Colombia. There is the dance called the Cumbia. Is that seen more in ... A: The word cumbia comes from the African word 'Cumbe', that means party. It is a Colombian dance ... | |
| Bogota | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about the safety situation in Bogota currently. I am a photographer and I plan on ... A: I think you will be fine, I suggest, as you have planned is have someone with you to help you with ... | |
| Famous people born in Columbia | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: Who are the top ten people born in Columbia. A: There are several, here are some of them. Fernando Botero Born in Medellin, this world renowned ... | |
| proof of entry of US | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Marta, My ex-husband entered the US on a visitor's visa in 1996. His passport from that time is ... A: There are a couple of ways to do this, one through the police entity in charge of keeping entry and ... | |
| Trip to Melgar | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I will be traveling from Bogota to Melgar, can you tell me what's the distance in miles. thanks, A: Is just about 60 miles away. It is about 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs, thing is that there are parts of the road ... | |
| Colombian gaining citizenship | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been dating a Colombian girl for about 4 months. She has a student visa and has to eventually ... A: She cannot marry you in the U.S. first, she will have to go back home either marry you in Colombia ... | |
| name change | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I have dual citizenship and I recently got married and changed my first name as well to ... A: To travel in and out of Colombia you just use your Colombian IDs, so there will not be a problem in ... | |
| Colombian hairstyles | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Ciao, Marta! My name is Annallissa and I am moving to Colombia from the U.S. this summer. I was ... A: That would be very brave of yourself, there is a lot of backlash in the whole emo movement, so it ... | |
| Need info on obtaining Colombian Citizenship | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am an American citizen currently living in Colombia under a volunteer ... A: The citizenship process is all paperwork, no tests required. There are no requirements as far as ... | |
| Need info on obtaining Colombian Citizenship | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am an American citizen currently living in Colombia under a volunteer ... A: With your current visa and residing in Colombia, you have to live here for 5 years before you can ... | |
| Getting a Colombian Bride! | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: About three years ago I met a beautiful Colombian girl on a web site. I am a Colombian born man who ... A: First of all congratulations! There are a couple of ways to approach it, one is marriage in Colombia ... | |
| Driving rules in Colombia? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: We are thinking of getting an au pair from Colombia. Curious about driving in Colombia. Is it ... A: I just answered your first question, and there are some similar parts here, so please refer to my ... | |
| Are Colombians good drivers? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: We are thinking of getting an au pair from Colombia to take care of our baby. Some countries are ... A: This is a tricky question. It is fairly easy to get a license in Colombia. You have to pass a test, ... | |
| Traveling to Colombia | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I was originally born in colombia and moved to the States 25 years ago. I am a U.S. citizen, I ... A: It depends on when you became a U.S. citizen. If you received U.S. citizenship prior to 1991, then ... | |
| passport renewal | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a coworker/friend who recently suffered a stroke and is unable to travel. Is there any other ... A: Unfortunately to renew a passport the person must do it in person, I suppose you could try getting a ... | |
| Opening a Bank Account | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm in search of information on how to open a bank account in Colombia. Background: My husband and ... A: First of all my apologies for the late response, I have been out with a nasty flu. The only way to ... | |
| Colombian gaining citizenship | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have been dating a Colombian girl for about 4 months. She has a student visa and has to eventually ... A: Yes probably the best and only way for her to obtain a visa is through marriage. Proving asylum is ... | |
| foods | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: what types of foods does colombia have. A: First of all my apologies for the late response, I have been out with a nasty flu. Check this page ... | |
| Passport renewal | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a colombian citizen with US residency (Green Card). I am traveling to Cartagena with my husband ... A: First of all my apologies for the late response, I have been out with a nasty flu. Yes you can ... | |
| public marriage records in Colombia | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I've just found out that my daughter's father has been married to an illegal alien here in the U.S. ... A: Yes, you can get marriage certificates in Colombia, however you have to know in which church or ... | |
| moving to Melgar | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: New job calls for me to live in Melgar. Want to take my family. Have two teenage boys and ... A: Melgar is a tricky town. It is a 'resort' town, it's small, it's HOT, it's loud and obnoxius. What ... | |
| Export a car from New York to Medellin, Colombia?? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Hola , yo quisiera saber cuanto seria el precio de mandar un carro scion xB del 20009 o 2010 (de la ... A: Hola Denise, No se puede importar un automivil usado a Colombia. Por un vehiculo nuevo 0 kilometros ... | |
| Traveling to Colombia without the new Cedula | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I"m a Colombian born American Citizen, and need to travel for business to Bogota in the next week or ... A: No you do not need your new cedula to travel yet. Colombians have until July of 2010 to renew the ... | |
| infant traveling with one parent | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My son (8 months) is traveling with one parent to Colombia, he was born here in the USA do we need a ... A: Any minor traveling out of the U.S. or out of Colombia (for the return flight) will require a sign ... | |
| cedula | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: my husband lives in usa, we are to visit colombia in march. his colombian passport is current, but ... A: Colombian citizens have until July of 2010 to renew their cedulas. He can travel still with his old ... | |
| marriage/jobs in Cali Colombia | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Marta, I love my girlfriend very much.I have been to cali ounce and i am going back in march. I want ... A: The marriage in Colombia is not difficult, you just need someone with the know how to guide you ... | |
| colombia's ethnic groups | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing a research paper on the ethnic groups of colombia I've read that colombia's ethnic ... A: First of all I am sorry about the lateness of my reply, I was dealing with a family emergency. ... | |
| Thinking of traveling to South America... | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have dear friends in Colombia that I would love to go see, and I am thinking of road tripping to ... A: First of all I am sorry about the lateness of my reply, I was dealing with a family emergency. You ... | |
| Colombian Passport Renewal | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My wife is in Colombia and has a Colombian Passport. How far in advance before it expires can she ... A: It doesn't really matter. Of course it would not make sense to waste more than a year on a valid ... | |
| pasaporte mexicano vencido | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Oye Martha, Fijate chica que hoy nos dimos cuenta que el pasaporte de mi esposa esta vencido por 3 ... A: I am afraid I saw this email a bit too late. I will respond anyway. Your wife can travel to Colombia ... | |
| Countries that Colombia recognize a divorce in. | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Wife is a Colombian natural born citizen and was married in Colombia. But was divorced in ... A: Yes, she should register the divorce in Colombia. Second, any inheritance she receives he has no ... | |
| pregunta hacerca de la cedula de ciudadania | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: soy colombiano, y ciudadano americano,necesito la cedula de ciudadania para viajar a colombia, que ... A: Hola Jose, Tienes que tramitarla en el consulado colombiano. Necesitas la cedula vieja, si la ... | |
| colombian teens social life | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: what is the social life of colombian teens like? A: Pretty much the same as U.S., socializing at school, lots of internet time, facebook, my space, etc. ... | |
| Visas | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Hola Marta, Soy Colombiano residente legal en EE.UU y estoy casado con una Cubana que tambien es ... A: Hola Julian, La carta no tiene que ir autenticada. Simplemente la puedes escribir tu, fimar, incluir ... | |
| Visas | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: Hola Marta, Soy Colombiano residente legal en EE.UU y estoy casado con una Cubana que tambien es ... A: Hola Julian, Si ella necesita un visa para entrar a Colombia como ciudadana Cubana. Si ella tuviera ... | |
| Appropriate attire for tourists in columbia | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: What is the appropriate attire for both women and men in Columbia? We will be vacationing in Bogota ... A: Bogota is like any metropolitan city, what you wear at home is more than appropriate. During the ... | |
| Info sobre matrimonio por poder | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Soy mexicano, residente legal en USA, deseo casarme con una persona que reside en la ciudad de ... A: Hola Gerardo, Por favor escribeme directamente a ifno@colombianpossibilities.com o llamanos al ... | |
| VISA | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My wife has a Russian passport and a US green card. Can we just go to the Columbian Consulate in ... A: Russian nationals who wish to come to Colombia as tourist visitors or temporary workers or ... | |
| ?'s | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Marta! I am 21 years old. I was born in Colombia. But i was adopted at one year old. I've been in ... A: You can fly in with your U.S. passport, with it you will get a tourist visa for 3 months. While in ... | |
| Married a Colombian in the USA | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I got married to a colombian in the US 8/30/2008 and six months later he moved back home to San ... A: First of all I am sorry about this happening to you. It is very illegal for him to marry in Colombia ... | |
| Columbian clothing | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: What this Columbian attire called?: ... A: The picture is for women from the Atlantic Coast of Colombia. These women are called Palanqueras. ... | |
| machinist jobs in bogota,and salary | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: hola marta, i will be moving to bogota in july of 2010 and am very curious to know what to expect as ... A: This is a tricky question to answer without knowing more about your expertise. But a machinist in ... | |
| colombia to costa rica | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: ..You have knowledge of travel, so I thought I would ask you this question. I have met a girl who ... A: I would sugget you meet her in Colombia, if you do not want to see her in Cali, which crime rate is ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ? | 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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) ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ?????????????????????????? | 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
MRZ
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I can answer virtually anything about Colombia.
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I am Colombian, lived there for 18 years and 20 years in the States. I now live back in Colombia and have owned a very successful tourism agency for the last 4 years.
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BA University of Virginia
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