FYI- Resident visa requirements are changing soon

Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 16, 2009, 11:21:

They told me on the phone today that they are suspending all issuance of Visas now until they get directions for the new requirements......No one there at MRE knows what they are doing......never did, never will.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 16, 2009, 11:25:

sorry. lots of major changes coming. some eliminated and added to other categories. Time allowed to stay has increased for some.

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Gator says on Sep 17, 2009, 09:51:

Decreto 2622 de 2009).

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Atrevido (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 18, 2009, 04:22:

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Gator says on Sep 18, 2009, 09:05:

The changes that I believe will most affect the majority here are:

It extends the duration of the temporary visa spouse or partner of a Colombian national to three years. No more two year renewal then you will have the right right to apply directly for a Resident Visa Indefinite.

A Business Visa good for a year's stay and be extended to more activities. Also creates a beneficiary (visa) for family members who are financially dependent on the proprietor of a business visa. The length of stay granted for all business visitors was changed. Individuals will be admitted in business visitor status for up to one year (applicable to most foreign nationals) or up to two years (applicable to individuals entering Colombia pursuant to a free trade agreement or other international treaty of which Colombia may be part,

Temporary visa holders may now request in-country changes of status without having to depart Colombia, provided they have not violated the terms and conditions of their status.

Before you go stampeding off to MRE -WAIT; The protocols are NOT out yet.

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adrienne79 says on Sep 18, 2009, 09:24:

Basically what I meant by this post was that the paperwork requirement are changing in a month. I know there are lots of changes to the visas themselves and who qualifies for what now and so therefore many people are getting their papers in order for the resident visa but be advised that the current requirements of the paperwork needed to get it will be changing, according to the woman that works the information desk at the MRE.

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Miguel says on Sep 18, 2009, 12:14:

Thanks for the information!

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La_Huella says on Sep 18, 2009, 14:08:

So my 2 year visa is up in February... does it automatically extend now or do I still need to renew it?

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Gator says on Sep 18, 2009, 14:35:

Amigo-don't take a chance at this point. Double check with MRE


My God! has it been two years already.

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vallenato says on Sep 18, 2009, 16:53:

Thanks for the heads up. I am just starting this process. Just got my notarized marriage certificate this afternoon.

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barrumundi says on Sep 21, 2009, 13:56:

Thanks adrienne79 for bringing this to our attention and thanks gator for the fill-in.

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morlecoco (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 23, 2009, 17:18:

Gator says on Sep 23, 2009, 18:30:

Initial visa valid for two years then renewed for another year then residency. What's supposed to be new?

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guacharaca says on Sep 24, 2009, 07:09:

The three year temporary resident requirement for a permanent visa has not changed. The change is that you will now receive a three year temporary resident visa instead of the two year temporary resident visa, thus removing the need to renew it before obtaining the permanent resident visa.

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Gator says on Sep 24, 2009, 09:07:

Part of message sent to Embassies and Consulates dealing with spouse/companion visas. Will now be valid for three years (but I would still call first to make sure everyone is on the same track-remember this IS Colombia!!!) and you still must apply for residency-it is not automatic at the end of three years:

"Se amplía la vigencia de la Visa Temporal Cónyuge o Compañero de nacional colombiano a tres años, con lo cual al final de este término el extranjero puede hacer uso del derecho de solicitar directamente la Visa Residente Indefinido. De dos trámites, se pasa a uno."

It extends the duration of the temporary visa spouse or partner of a Colombian national to three years, which at the end of this term abroad can make use of the right to apply directly for Resident Visa Indefinite.

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Cali2005 says on Sep 26, 2009, 06:56:

Does a tourist visa fall into the category of temporary visa? Will people be allowed to apply for business visas in Colombia now?

Thats a big change if so.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 26, 2009, 07:33:

First time business visas (NE) have always been accepted at MRE.

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Cali2005 says on Sep 26, 2009, 08:13:

OK thanks for clearing that up!

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Gator says on Sep 27, 2009, 17:28:

"Does a tourist visa fall into the category of temporary visa?" Yes BUT! Entry on your passport DOES NOT! When you enter of say a USA Passport the friendly DAS agent will stamp you passport with, for lack of a better word, an "on-arrival visa" which is not a true visa. A tourist visa is issued by a consulate and is placed in you passport-it is not free.

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Cali2005 says on Sep 27, 2009, 18:52:

So Gator, then do people with an entry stamp need to leave the country to get their first residential visa if its a business or workers visa?

thanks

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 27, 2009, 18:55:

For the busines visa they can do first time applications in Bogota. Workers Visa first time i believe outside, but not sure. But, niether of them are residence visas. You cannot get residence status with either of those.

You need to know exactly what is meant by residence visa versus any thing residential. not the same beast.

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Gator says on Sep 28, 2009, 08:09:

Please-what exactly are you looking for-in one post it's: "Does a tourist visa fall into the category of temporary visa? then a residential visa, then a business or workes visa?"

Here are just some of the sites you are apparently involved in-since you are, according to your web site, Colombia Visas (http://www.colombiavisas.com/) on that site you post; "ColombiaVisas.com is working with several visa experts and attorneys to understand the new implications of this law now." perhaps you can fill us in on what's happening.


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From what I read in the above site most of it is cut and past or para[phrased from posing on PB

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 28, 2009, 08:19:

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Hans says on Oct 1, 2009, 10:10:

Hi everyone,

I was reading it and i was wondering. Now I have a spousa visa till march 2011. Does it means that after this period i can apply for the residency cedula?. Can someone help me with this (gator maybe ) thanks

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adrienne79 says on Oct 1, 2009, 13:16:

Hans- You have to have a spouse visa for three years before you qualify for the residencia visa. That part hasn´t changed, so far.

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Gator says on Oct 1, 2009, 13:43:

Correct-yet

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adrienne79 says on Oct 2, 2009, 09:35:

No Michael. Currently if you have a spouse visa you are only allowed to be out of Colombia for 6 months out of the year. If you are out for more than that, your visa is canceled.

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Gator says on Oct 2, 2009, 10:08:

There are exceptions

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 2, 2009, 14:06:

OMG!

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emerson_wylde says on Oct 3, 2009, 11:50:

fred or michael or whatever - what's all this crap have to do with visas????

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emerson_wylde says on Oct 3, 2009, 11:53:

I think you mean "ask"

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emerson_wylde says on Oct 3, 2009, 12:08:

This is why i asked the question:
http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/mods--lets-organise-the-informat...

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