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What is the best way to live in Colombia for a year or two or more - without having fiance, wife, job, property, income, or investments in Colombia? Is it possible to arrange a visa for this? As far as I understand without a visa you can only stay 180 days out of a year.
Also, I was looking at my previous entry stamps. Some are 60 days, some are 15 days, one is only 10 days! But I swear the most recent one says 180 days, although it is hand-written and not entirely legible. Is that possible?
[QUOTE=Blourghus]What is the best way to live in Colombia for a year or two or more - without having fiance, wife, job, property, income, or investments in Colombia? Is it possible to arrange a visa for this? As far as I understand without a visa you can only stay 180 days out of a year.
Also, I was looking at my previous entry stamps. Some are 60 days, some are 15 days, one is only 10 days! But I swear the most recent one says 180 days, although it is hand-written and not entirely legible. Is that possible?[/QUOTE]Have you checked with the Colombian Embassy website? Options are listed there.
Unlikely. You don't state your nationality, but assuming you're American IIUC the most they can give you on entry is 60 days. Used to be 90.
[QUOTE=Blourghus]What is the best way to live in Colombia for a year or two or more - without having fiance, wife, job, property, income, or investments in Colombia? Is it possible to arrange a visa for this? As far as I understand without a visa you can only stay 180 days out of a year.
Also, I was looking at my previous entry stamps. Some are 60 days, some are 15 days, one is only 10 days! But I swear the most recent one says 180 days, although it is hand-written and not entirely legible. Is that possible?[/QUOTE]No, that is not possible. Under Colombian law, the most you can get upon entry is 90 days. But you usually will get 60.
You will not get any VISA without income/assets or a job in Colombia. I have had 3 Rentista VISAs which require proof of About US$30,000 in cash, bonds or stocks. Those assets can be held in the US.
[QUOTE=Tom 33]I have had 3 Rentista VISAs which require proof of About US$30,000 in cash, bonds or stocks. Those assets can be held in the US.[/QUOTE]Thank you - this is precisely what I am looking for. Does this VISA have any other name? I tried Googling and looking at consuladodecolombia.com, but couldn't find any more info. The reference I find to retirement/pensioner visa needs a monthly income, but I could not find "lump sum" equivalent. Any more details/references?
[QUOTE=Tom 33]No, that is not possible. Under Colombian law, the most you can get upon entry is 90 days. But you usually will get 60.
You will not get any VISA without income/assets or a job in Colombia. I have had 3 Rentista VISAs which require proof of About US$30,000 in cash, bonds or stocks. Those assets can be held in the US.[/QUOTE]How do you go about getting these?
I frequently monger in Asia, but would like to try Colombia. As a result, I am looking for some general advice, e.g., best city for newbie, hotels (mid range in terms of price $40-50, places) (I prefer the street or strip clubs),prices, etc.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I purchased a comcel phone during my last visit to MDE at the end of January. An amiga mentioned that it might not work when I arrive in July. Is she right? I would hate to have to get another number. Will I have to purchase another sim card or can I just pay a reactivation fee?
You do a google or ISG or poorbuthappy or 4 or 5 other searches and wa la, like magic the answer is there. good luck.
[QUOTE=Malodr]How do you go about getting these?[/QUOTE]
I am a well traveled Asian mongerer. As a result of a recent trip to Santo Domingo I would like to try Colombia. i
Can you please provice advice regarding
What City a first timer should select?
GF Hotels?
Venues (prefer clubs/street)?
Prices?
Thank you.
[QUOTE=Blourghus]Thank you - this is precisely what I am looking for. Does this VISA have any other name? I tried Googling and looking at consuladodecolombia.com, but couldn't find any more info. The reference I find to retirement/pensioner visa needs a monthly income, but I could not find "lump sum" equivalent. Any more details/references?[/QUOTE]All VISAs are issued by MRE: http://www.cancilleria.gov.co:82/wps/portal/espanol/!ut/p/c1/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os_jQsKAwo2AXYwN_Pw8XA08DfyNLl2BzI_cwI6B8JLK8b5CpgVGYj1mgl6uxkYGnGTG6LUzdLEP9DYHyFh6uBkZuPqbGAc7Oxs6O5pToDiak288jPzdVvyA3NDSi3FERAO45gcg!/dl2/d1/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnB3LzZfODVGOVVPMTMwMFVMQjAyRktVUFY5TDMwMw!!/
There is no other name for the Rentista VISA. The Rentista has a provision for showing a monthly income of around US$2500. Since I didn't have any regular income, I asked the Chicago Deputy Consul if I could just show that I had 12 months worth. And he said, fine.
You could also call any Colombian Consulate.
[QUOTE=Negrofino]I purchased a comcel phone during my last visit to MDE at the end of January. An amiga mentioned that it might not work when I arrive in July. Is she right? I would hate to have to get another number. Will I have to purchase another sim card or can I just pay a reactivation fee?[/QUOTE]No, it will work but your minutes will be expired, they expire after 30 days. Check it when you get off the plane.. when you try to make a call the voicemail will say you need to add minutes,, and if it does? you are golden.
[QUOTE=Its All Good]A question for those who are using Pingo to call Colombia. I have used Pingo for about 2 years and have never had a problem with them, but for the past two months I have not been able to complete about 95 percent of my calls, as the party I am calling cannot hear me, but I can hear them when they answer hello. I have continuously notified Pingo of this problem, spoken to supervisors at the company on the telephone, but all I get is they will send a fix it ticket to there technical staff. I know Pingo is quite popular with people calling Colombia from the United States, so I am curious if others are having the same problem?
In advance thank you for posting about your experiences with this company and the problem I am experiencing.[/QUOTE]I have been using Pingo for about 3 years and have no problem and good quality lines. Also check into Skype as well. They have a new call Colombia land lines for $5 a month.
[QUOTE=Its All Good]I have been speaking to several girls from different internet dating sites that feature Colombian girls. I am finding so many of them want me to meet there parents when I come to visit them. Is this something common with the Colombianas, as I have not experienced this previously? I find this rather uncomfortable, since I am in my later 40's and they are in there very early 20's, and students in universities. I have found they also need there parents permission to spend the nights with me, and this is one of the reasons why they want me to meet there parents.
Any imput anyone can add to this will be greatly appreciated![/QUOTE]Any respectable girl will have you meet her parents upon arrival, it shows respect on your behalf and her behalf as well. This is the norm and a very common occurance and you should be eager to meet them.. it all shows you have good intentions no matter what they might be.. If you dont meet them, this shows lack of respect and that you are hiding something.
The age difference is normal and somewhat accepted but usually a little closer in gap.
Any "good" girl will NOT sleep with you right away..If she does she is most likely a bad girl or even a prepago. What do you mean needs permission to spend nights with you? Do you mean to go out at night? or spend the whole evening with you? No parents of a girl from a "GOOD" family will give you their blessing for their daughter to spend the night with you until AFTER you have established a serious boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. Until then, you might be looking at her sneaking out to see you if she was to sleep over.
[QUOTE=Tom 33]There is no other name for the Rentista VISA. The Rentista has a provision for showing a monthly income of around US$2500. Since I didn't have any regular income, I asked the Chicago Deputy Consul if I could just show that I had 12 months worth. And he said, fine.[/QUOTE]Thanks again for the info, Tom 33. I just hope showing the 12 months in cash was not exception they made for you, but is regular practice and can be duplicated by anyone.
I also did some more research and found the Student Visa also - you just sign up for Spanish class or something, which is cheap, and you can get visa, maybe only a few months but you can keep renewing it.
Also of this is in addition to 180 days free, so there are definitely lots of ways to get into Colombia. Best resources seems to be PBH, search for Visa on there and you can all sorts of info.
[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver]No, it will work but your minutes will be expired, they expire after 30 days. Check it when you get off the phone.. when you try to make a call the voicemail will say you need to add minutes,, and if it does? you are golden.[/QUOTE]Comcel minutes expire after 30 days only if you purchase 20000 or fewer pesos of time. If you buy 30000 they have a 60 day expiration and I think there are even longer expiration periods if you buy more.