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About Marta Ramirez
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Expertise
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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In Category  Colombia

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Cold-weather garment from Colombia11/19/2009
  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<311/13/2009
  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 back11/9/2009
  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 Certificate10/18/2009
  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 cedula10/16/2009
  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-citizenship10/14/2009
  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 Colombia10/12/2009
  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 country10/5/2009
  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 country10/3/2009
  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 ...
passport9/30/2009
  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 account9/24/2009
  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 Colombia9/1/2009
  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 travel8/28/2009
  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 Columbia8/28/2009
  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 Mother8/24/2009
  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 Vencido8/23/2009
  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 question8/22/2009
  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,colombia8/18/2009
  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 Colombia8/13/2009
  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 US8/10/2009
  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 inquiry8/10/2009
  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 scared8/10/2009
  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 Colombia8/7/2009
  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 ...
Moving8/5/2009
  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 ...
Moving8/3/2009
  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 divorcing7/27/2009
  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 Colombia7/22/2009
  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, cedula7/22/2009
  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 ...
Informacion7/21/2009
  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 Colombia7/20/2009
  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 usa7/15/2009
  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 Colombia7/11/2009
  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 children7/9/2009
  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 Unidos7/2/2009
  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 Bogota6/30/2009
  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 Colombia6/23/2009
  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 nacionalidad6/19/2009
  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 pesos5/22/2009
  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 Colombia5/19/2009
  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 Panama5/13/2009
  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 name5/12/2009
  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 Colombia5/3/2009
  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 Panama4/28/2009
  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 Marta4/27/2009
  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 colombia4/26/2009
  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 cubano4/23/2009
  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 pasaporte4/22/2009
  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 03/30/20094/20/2009
  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. citizen4/15/2009
  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 clearance4/15/2009
  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 residency4/8/2009
  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 Citizenship4/2/2009
  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 travel3/29/2009
  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 colombia3/19/2009
  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 Travel3/16/2009
  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 Marine3/14/2009
  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 Colombia3/13/2009
  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 Colombia3/12/2009
  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 pasaporte3/10/2009
  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 nacionalidad3/6/2009
  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 year3/2/2009
  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 year3/1/2009
  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 Colombia2/26/2009
  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 ...
cali2/23/2009
  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 ciudadania2/18/2009
  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 Spain2/17/2009
  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 Colombia2/16/2009
  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 Colombia2/16/2009
  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 Spain2/16/2009
  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 Visa2/12/2009
  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 Time2/11/2009
  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 Passports2/11/2009
  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 eligibility2/11/2009
  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 ...
passport2/9/2009
  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 Citizenship2/4/2009
  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 contrasena2/4/2009
  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.20091/28/2009
  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 ...
Passport1/25/2009
  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 ...
nurse1/24/2009
  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 renewal1/24/2009
  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 passaport1/19/2009
  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, Colombia1/15/2009
  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 Passport1/15/2009
  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 Tunja1/14/2009
  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 ...
Pasaporte1/13/2009
  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 Colombia1/8/2009
  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 months1/4/2009
  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 Colombia12/15/2008
  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 clothing12/14/2008
  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 Bogota12/14/2008
  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 PASAPORTES12/10/2008
  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 ...
marriage12/10/2008
  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 Passport12/4/2008
  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 law12/4/2008
  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 ...
Divorce11/27/2008
  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 passport11/26/2008
  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 Colombia11/21/2008
  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 colombia11/21/2008
  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 passport11/16/2008
  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 passport11/16/2008
  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 ...
cedulas11/6/2008
  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 passport10/27/2008
  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 citezenship10/24/2008
  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 ...
Colombia10/17/2008
  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 ...
pasaporte10/15/2008
  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 ...
Justice10/5/2008
  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 certificate9/27/2008
  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 renewal9/17/2008
  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 Colombia9/15/2008
  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 ...
colombia9/11/2008
  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- travel9/3/2008
  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- travel9/3/2008
  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 Colombia9/3/2008
  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 Cartagena9/2/2008
  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 citizenship9/2/2008
  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 Clothing8/24/2008
  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 Certifictae8/21/2008
  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 citizenship8/17/2008
  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 citizenship8/12/2008
  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 Citizens8/11/2008
  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 citizenship7/30/2008
  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 Colombia7/22/2008
  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 cities7/17/2008
  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 passport7/11/2008
  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 passport7/10/2008
  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 passport6/30/2008
  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 pesos6/5/2008
  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 Colombia5/25/2008
  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 ...
cartagena5/16/2008
  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 ...
passport5/14/2008
  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, ...
Beaches5/10/2008
  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 Questions4/24/2008
  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 colombia3/21/2008
  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 Culture3/11/2008
  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 states3/5/2008
  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 food3/3/2008
  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 citizenship3/2/2008
  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 distance3/2/2008
  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 cities2/26/2008
  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 cedula2/19/2008
  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 20082/15/2008
  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 Relative2/14/2008
  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 ...
hello2/12/2008
  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 Colombia2/12/2008
  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 Pereira2/12/2008
  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 certificate2/11/2008
  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, ...
Barranquilla2/11/2008
  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 catalogs2/8/2008
  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 colombia2/6/2008
  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 colombia2/4/2008
  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 Papers2/3/2008
  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 colombia2/3/2008
  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 Prisons1/25/2008
  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 Gangs1/24/2008
  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 food1/21/2008
  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 prisons1/17/2008
  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 USA1/16/2008
  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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  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 Inquiry1/8/2008
  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 certificate12/29/2007
  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 Cartagena12/22/2007
  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 residency11/23/2007
  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 there11/9/2007
  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 sizes11/2/2007
  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 youth11/1/2007
  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 cars10/20/2007
  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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