Colombia/Questions Answered by Expert MRZ

SubjectDate Asked
Renouncing Citizenship1/26/2012
  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 citizenship1/13/2012
  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 ...
Travel12/19/2011
  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 Colombia11/23/2011
  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 anything11/8/2011
  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 vist10/9/2011
  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 recieved9/14/2011
  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 Citizenship9/12/2011
  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 Citizenship9/12/2011
  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 work8/23/2011
  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 work8/22/2011
  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 Bogota8/13/2011
  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 uniforms8/10/2011
  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 Passport8/9/2011
  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 account7/18/2011
  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 Caribbean7/12/2011
  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 EU7/4/2011
  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/matrimonio6/24/2011
  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 ...
Medications6/22/2011
  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 NOMBRE6/21/2011
  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 Information6/14/2011
  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 sooner6/12/2011
  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 colombia6/7/2011
  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 ...
QUESTION5/23/2011
  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 permit5/22/2011
  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 Colombia4/23/2011
  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 Citizenship4/7/2011
  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 ...
Inmigracion4/7/2011
  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 Child4/1/2011
  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 pemits4/1/2011
  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 & Cedula3/29/2011
  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 colombia3/10/2011
  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 passport3/9/2011
  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 passport3/4/2011
  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 ...
PASSPORT2/28/2011
  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 Colombia2/23/2011
  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 passport2/14/2011
  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 passport2/11/2011
  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 Children2/9/2011
  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 us2/8/2011
  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 ...
Cedula2/7/2011
  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 sizes1/29/2011
  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/ Cedula1/21/2011
  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 ...
divorce1/2/2011
  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 ...
Divorce12/30/2010
  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 Visa12/17/2010
  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 nacimiento12/7/2010
  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. passport12/3/2010
  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 militar11/25/2010
  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 Renewal11/22/2010
  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 foreigners11/17/2010
  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 visa11/16/2010
  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 Sizes11/15/2010
  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 passport10/25/2010
  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 militar10/21/2010
  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 Citizen10/18/2010
  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 Clothes10/18/2010
  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 passaporte10/15/2010
  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 visa10/11/2010
  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 ...
PASSPORT10/11/2010
  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 Options10/10/2010
  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 visa10/2/2010
  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 & CONTRASENA9/25/2010
  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 ...
colombia9/21/2010
  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 Americano9/17/2010
  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 Coloumbia9/17/2010
  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 Americano9/12/2010
  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 ...
pasaporte9/10/2010
  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 Nationality9/9/2010
  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 ...
passport9/4/2010
  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 ...
Pasaporte9/4/2010
  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 vencido9/2/2010
  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 ...
Pasaporte9/2/2010
  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 columbia9/2/2010
  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 Inquiry8/31/2010
  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 visa8/31/2010
  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 Colombia8/25/2010
  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. ...
cedula8/20/2010
  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 requierments8/16/2010
  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 ...
divorce7/31/2010
  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 20107/30/2010
  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 vencida7/29/2010
  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. ...
cedula7/28/2010
  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 Colombia7/20/2010
  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 expirado7/18/2010
  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 Bogota7/10/2010
  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 Colombia7/9/2010
  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 citizenship7/8/2010
  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 passport7/7/2010
  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 Colombia7/7/2010
  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 Colombia7/7/2010
  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 Marriage7/7/2010
  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/cedula7/3/2010
  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 Colombia7/2/2010
  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 visa7/2/2010
  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 Colombia6/29/2010
  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/renovacion6/22/2010
  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 America6/20/2010
  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 advice6/19/2010
  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 Citizenship6/14/2010
  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 vencido6/7/2010
  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 Cedula6/4/2010
  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 cirtificate6/1/2010
  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 descent5/26/2010
  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 Citizenship5/25/2010
  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 Gap5/20/2010
  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 ...
dancing5/18/2010
  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: ...
Mysa5/16/2010
  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/ conscription5/11/2010
  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 Bogota5/10/2010
  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 Dance5/2/2010
  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 ...
Bogota4/28/2010
  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 Columbia4/26/2010
  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 US4/20/2010
  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 Melgar4/19/2010
  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 citizenship4/17/2010
  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 change4/16/2010
  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 hairstyles4/16/2010
  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 Citizenship4/7/2010
  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 Citizenship4/4/2010
  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 Colombia3/24/2010
  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 renewal3/5/2010
  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 Account2/27/2010
  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 citizenship2/27/2010
  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 ...
foods2/26/2010
  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 renewal2/26/2010
  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 Colombia2/24/2010
  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 Melgar2/23/2010
  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 Cedula2/20/2010
  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 parent2/16/2010
  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 ...
cedula2/15/2010
  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 Colombia2/15/2010
  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 groups2/2/2010
  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 Renewal1/29/2010
  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 vencido1/23/2010
  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 ciudadania1/13/2010
  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 life1/11/2010
  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. ...
Visas1/6/2010
  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 ...
Visas1/5/2010
  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 columbia12/29/2009
  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 poder12/10/2009
  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 ...
VISA12/8/2009
  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 ...
?'s12/7/2009
  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 USA12/4/2009
  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 clothing11/27/2009
  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 salary11/26/2009
  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 rica11/21/2009
  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 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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