Gator

Peter (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 20, 2007, 13:33:

orestesdd says on Aug 15, 2007, 08:16:

Gator, are you a lawyer in Bogota? If you are, I may need your help over there next week. Let me know. Thanks.

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ellbee2 says on Aug 22, 2007, 13:45:

Gator, Thanks for you reply to my post. I'd like to buy you a beer or a coffee sometime in thanks.

Drop me line.

"You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going because you might not get there." Yogi Berra

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Emma21 says on Oct 3, 2007, 08:43:

thankyou very much for your help, this whole deal is a mountain to climb. x

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jorgeaev says on Oct 3, 2007, 14:34:

If you need any kind of legal advice or any kind of procedure with the DAS here in Colombia let me know. I have a good lawyer who will help you with whatever you need. He used to work with the DAS and now he is helping foreigners to get the papers legally and quick. so let me know if you need his help. jorgeaev at yahoo.es

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Buongone says on Oct 27, 2007, 22:10:

Gator. Hi, Hello. I have a question for you. Say, if I marry my novia. how long can I spend in Colombia in any one given year? What's the best way to get residence/visa down in Cali. I know this has been brought up and hacked around a lot, but I figured I would run it by you again. Thanks. Buongone

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Buongone says on Oct 28, 2007, 01:18:

Seen where you posted one on Apr 28th. www.minrelext.gov.co. tramites y servicios. Is there a limit of 180 days per year, if you leave the country and then re-enter? Like go to Panama/Ecuador?

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Gator says on Nov 6, 2007, 19:38:

Buongone

180 days per calendar year period-leaving and returning does not start the clock again.
If you apply for a spouse viva there is no time limit but you must renew after two years-then one more year and you can apply for permanent residence

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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JimA says on Nov 14, 2007, 04:08:

Good advice, much appreciated...

"Life is under no obligation to give us what we want."

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Buongone says on Dec 4, 2007, 01:00:

Gator, Thanks. I do believe I have the knowledge I was looking for now. I appreciate the help.

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buyslake says on Dec 6, 2007, 10:21:

Should I bother supplying bank documents?

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britabroad says on Dec 17, 2007, 06:37:

Gator,
What was that about Jamundi on the Opening Bank Account thread? PB Me.

Leave the big stick at home...carry a cannon!

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jlemvta says on Jan 21, 2008, 07:17:

I did and thank you very much for the help. I trying to find lost family members and I need someone to go to the last known address I have.

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ximecolombia says on Feb 5, 2008, 17:05:

Hi Gator,
I have too many questions about remove conditions on Residence. Are u a lawyer?

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alagene says on Mar 8, 2008, 16:12:

Hi Gator,
My wife is a citizen of Colombia and getting ready for her / our second visa interview for entry to the USA with me. From the paper they gave her at the end of her second interview, it instructed that both she and I must register with DAS for our "Entradas y Salidas to and from the country. Do you know anything about this? Do we just go to the DAS, get in the apprpriate line for an application or what??

I'm an American citizen and not familiar with any of the workings and processes of Immigrations inBogotá.Thanks much for any help you and advice you can give me on this.

Gene ....... alagene at aol.com

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royed31 says on Apr 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hi Gator

saw the discussion on the 180days in Colombia and sounds like you got it all sorted.

I have enrolled at National and foolishly thought I would get a year visa. The level is for 2mths but the entire course is 15mths. I am level 1. tried asking tody if I could pay for the next level and they said no.

How much spanish do I need to get the student visa, do they talk any english, how long does it take. Saw all the documents I need so will go there next week.

Out of interest what course have u enrolled on , where , and how much was it. If a language course is it like mine and only 2 months.

What happens when your student visa expires, do you need to leave the country to get a tourist visa and then wait to enroll again and start the process again ?????

Shame not like Argentina, sounds easier there

Roy

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Gator says on Apr 29, 2008, 08:10:

I have lived in Colombia a long time (20+ years) married to a Colombian national and am fluent in Spanish. I have taken several courses in Cali and Bogotá in Colombian history, political science and literature but since I am a resident there were no visa problems.

For basic intro to Spanish(think conversational) there is no language requirement. For a normal curriculum leading to a degree you must be tested and pass a Spanish language course or be put into a remedial program. Not a government rule but a recoginized school/university policy. As long as you remain as a student taking the required number of hours you can stay

You can't remain in country on an expired visa. You could exit and then re-enter on your passport as a tourist BUT good for a max of 180 days.

Good luck

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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DADE30574 says on May 12, 2008, 18:58:

Gator,
Mi espanol es mejor que eso.
Porque es no perfecto,tu sabes ?
Y que es COL yo no estoy ensenyado en eso. Yo piensa mi espanol esta bien pero no listo pa Colombia Y eso es por que yo quierre aprendar mas primero me voy por aja. I'm sure I spelt something wrong there but if I don't try I'll never learn.
Do you know how much it would cost to learn spanish better over there ?
Thanks.

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Summer says on May 22, 2008, 10:28:

Hi, I stayed at a hotel that had been converted from a monestary. It's on the old part of town across from a school. Do you know that area or the name of the hotel?

'Life is Hard. After all, it kills you.' Pearls of wisdom gathered by Katherine Hepburn http://www.myspace.com/summerjanelleholliday

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Gator says on May 26, 2008, 23:31:

La Opera?? Or the Hotel Casa Medina on Carrera 7 n, 69A Was it in La Candelaria, Bogotá's historical center.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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dwmte7 says on Jul 6, 2008, 09:39:

yo gator, i guess i missed the references to your misses this a.m. i went back through and still remained in the dark.

hope all's ok now. douglas

dwmte

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Gator says on Jul 21, 2008, 08:31:

several foul, pornographic statements-apparently he was deleted-thanks for your concern

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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neznargo says on Nov 12, 2008, 05:56:

Thank you so much for the post. Many people are telling me that I need to go to the interview, but honestly I don't really have the money to go. Do you really think it is necessary for me to go? I was also under the impression that the if everything is approved over here that the interview is a formality. Please email me at benjaminzdavis at hotmail.com. Thanks so much.

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