'getting my colombian citizenship' Retirement  

Drew M (68.39.192.137) -

I am married to a Colombian woman for 3 years and we want to return to Colombia to live..As an American Citizen.How do I go about getting my citizenship there? Can I start the process here at my local consulate or do I need be present in Colombia first..Please reply ..Thank You...

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Reply #1 Harry (208.155.232.237) -

Is it Citizenship or Residency you are looking for?

Reply #2 Lawrence (198.53.78.47) -

I am married to a Colombian, and at various points have contemplated retirement in Colombia. Some years ago I wrote the Colombian embassy to enquire about residency status. They advised that there would be no problem to obtain residency. We are comtemplating the idea again.

Reply #3 Dave (205.188.116.203) -

I am also married to a Colombian. We are retiring to Colombia next year. I have spoken to the Colombian Consulate, You can visit their Web Site, and down load the info concerning permanent spousal residency. The process is very easy, but requires 2 years residency in Colombia.

Reply #4 aztec (68.114.40.254) -

You will be gratified to know that some of the more egregious requirements have been eliminated. For example you don't need the notarized Police report and will not need to deal with the Apostille(Apostillados). Here are the requirements:

1.Two (not three)passport pictures.

2.Valid passport or Document of Travel.

3.Fill in the application form.(You can print this form from several sites)

4.Photocopy of Passport.

5.Authenticated copy of the Marriage Certificate.

6.Written application of the Colombian spouse requesting the visa.(They even have a sample of a letter that one can use)

7.Authenticated copy of the Colombian spouse's ID.(cedula de cidadania)

Reply #5 mister frank (137.4.186.203) -

i am also married to a colombian woman. the best thing i ever did. i have never been so happy. i have been married for more than ten years and it has been the best ten years of my life. i have never had an argument with my woman, never. there are not many marriages that that can boast that fact. colombian waman are the finest.

i reside in san andres colombia

a picture perfect life style. san andres people all speak english, and are very fine people. the best i have ever met, and i have traveled all over the world, and san andres colombia is the best and freeist place i have ever encountered.

viva colombia

Reply #6 john from new york (152.163.100.196) -

i want to purchase a liquor store in cali colombia. although i am retiring in 7 years to live in cali, what requirements are needed for me to have a business in cali until i move there? how hard is it to live in cali ,yet be a american citizen? please help me//?what is the average income of a liquor store ? is it true i can buy one for about five thousand dollars american?is it also true that they will average about ten thousand dollars american a year average profit??any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks john

Reply #7 Don Claffey (74.225.135.89) -

I am 70 years old and am thinking about retiring in Cali, Colombia. I would be interested in purchasing a home and also am an avid tennis player. Is Cali a reasonably good selection and what would be the life style cost. Also, what are the medical costs likely to be in Colombia. Does the Medicare of the U.S. apply?

Thanks a lot.

Don

Reply #8 Rod Tivel (64.12.116.204) -

I would appreciate the latest requirements for retiring in Coloumbia. Do I go to the Columbian consulate? Thanks

Reply #9 David McGivern (72.228.53.31) -

My daughters were born in the United States and are US citizens. Their mother, my wife, is Colombian, and now also an American Citizen through the naturalization process, so she has dual citizenship. How can my daughters become Colombian citizens in addition to their American citizenship?

Reply #10 Alexandra (207.71.250.235) -

I am an Colombian American. My mother is Colombian and my father is from the US. I am 21 yrs old and would like to get my Colombian citzenship. What process would I have to go through and can I do it from the US?

Thank you,

Alexandra

Reply #11 Ninel Sherb (206.188.111.220) - Sun Mar 23 18:40:29 2008

I would like to find a women in Colombia to share my life with. I'm 42 years old, living in Canada and I intend to buy a property in Santa Martha, Colombia. Please use my e-mail address for any replies.

Reply #12 Garth Mc Alpin (209.94.208.80) - Sat Apr 12 22:01:17 2008

I am married to a Colombian. We live in Trinidad, I am also a Trinidadian. Could I go to a Colombia embassy in Venezuela and apply for my residency?

Reply #13 Garth Mc Alpin (209.94.208.80) - Sat Apr 12 22:02:47 2008

I am married to a Colombian. We live in Trinidad, I am also a Trinidadian. Could I go to a Colombian embassy in Venezuela and apply for my residency?

Reply #14 Bubba from deep in your mind - Sun Apr 13 02:23:06 2008

Colombia Embassy, Caracas

2a Avenida de Campo

Alegre con Avenida Francisco de Miranda

Torre Credival, piso 11

Caracas, Venezuela

Phone:

+58-21-2216-9596

Email:

ecaracas@minrelext.gov.co

colombia@net-uno.net

I would recommend contacting them in Spanish... but why not try a alittle closer to home?

Colombia Embassy , Trinidad Tobago

16 Queen's Park West, The Mutual Centre

Port of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago

Phone:

+1-868-622-5904 or +1-868-624-3667

• Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Reply #15 Ron Delaplaya from Medellin, Colombia - Fri May 2 03:51:46 2008

A lot is mentioned about Cali. Have you ever thought of Medellin? Also check for info on Visas on this site. Good luck! Medellin Visitor Guide

Reply #16 Addyn Morera (68.204.213.185) - Tue Jun 3 08:35:12 2008

My husband of 30 years will soon be deported to his native, Cali, Colombia. I am american born, us citizen. i have a us passport and plan to move to colombia in he near future. how do i become a colombian citizen as well? what forms do i need , and where may i obtain them, before traveling to colombia?

Reply #17 Bubba from deep in your mind - Tue Jun 3 17:13:18 2008

Did you ask the Colombian Consulate near where you live now?

Reply #18 joseph Sarvis (71.55.168.12) - Fri Jun 6 07:57:59 2008

My wife is from Bogota colombia, she is a U.S. citizen as well . I want to live in Santa Marta Colombia ( Retirement) I would like to become a Colombia Citizen ! I would like to know what I have to do??

Reply #19 Jonas (38.99.101.180) - Fri Jun 6 10:49:28 2008

i want to ask whow to get temporary reisdent visa in colombia and how much the cost please help me to anwers this question cause i want to get temporary resident visa for 3 years so ic an make business or i can stay long in colombia thanks

Reply #20 Harold Vickerman (64.12.117.202) - Tue Jul 8 08:31:16 2008

looking for information on extended visits and or residency for retirement in colombia

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