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[Mononoke28 135]

Dre,

I also e-mailed the guy where Lucho is staying at and he said there are no guarrantees of renting the apartment for just one person which sucks because I don't want to see a strange guy in his pajamas early in the morning, know what I mean?

My husband suggested staying with his aunt or maybe a cousin but I've never met them and I don't want be uncomfortable. Soooooooo I did some more research on VJ and found this site where they claim to have a 1 bedroom apartment for rent close to the embassy. The pictures look fine so it looks decent.

http://www.apartmentsinbogota.com/

Let me know what they tell ya and if it's all good, then I'll try that route too. I believe Mike also said Suites Real are a good place to stay at, but I haven't checked them out.

Diana

[lucho562 0]

Lucho,

I e-mailed the guy on the apartment to find out more about it. I like the sound of it except that I wouldn't like to share the place with other people. Oh well. Let me know how it is when you get back. And take care of that cold, you hear?

Diana

Yo,

No problem, we felt the same way. We rented the master bedroom, own bath, no problems. We had only 1 other person staying with us for a few days only. He was really nice, even lent us his labtop. Dont worry about sharing the apt. with other people, PM me and I will tell you who the guy I shared the apt. with.

[Mononoke28 135]

2. How long does it take to get the police & migratorio reports from DAS in Bogota? Any problem getting the reports in Bogota when she has lived most of her life in Cucuta?

My husband got his in Bogotá, the police certificate took no time at all, maybe ½ hour tops and the migratorio took 3 business days. He lives in Tuluá and didn't have any problems getting his in Bogotá.

3. Does anyone know the best place to catch up on the required vaccinations in Bogota? We are on a tight budget so any tips to save money on this would be greatly appreciated.

Try calling the Red Cross, that's where my husband went, also in Bogotá. But I suggest calling around to find out about prices. I know Lucho's fiancée Wendy, went to a different place in Barranquilla where they were less expensive but my husband couldn't find them in Bogotá.

[parkpapa 0]

I hunted up the site where I rented an apartment early this year. These folks actually own several apartments in a couple of different locations. The two bedroom apartment (with kitchen, sala, y dos banos) was very comfortable and reasonable. http://www.bogota-apartments.com/

[Bill y Bella 0]

Those are two great links and some excellent information.

Thanks!

Bill

Hi Bill y Bella,

For the Packet 3 contents, check this link -

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsck1instructions.shtml

This will help you get an idea of what documents she needs to get ready prior to the interview.

For Packet 4 contents, check this link

http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/co1/wwwfck1cita_temp.pdf

As for the Certificado de Migratorio please check the info that Nydia posted. To me it looks like 3 days if you get in Bogota.

Hope this helps.

Hola Chester....

Pues si, Lucho me ayudo mucho sacandome de esa duda, y el pasado judicial es el mismo certificado judicial o de policia. No tienes que sacar "certificados de buena vecindad" como lo han hecho muchas chicas aconsejadas por otras personas de otros paises. En el caso de Colombia, solo se expide un solo certificado judicial (libreta verde) si la persona esta limpia de antecedentes. Si ella ha vivido en otros paises por mas de seis meses, pues tambien tendría que presentar el certificado de policia de todas las ciudades donde haya vivido en ese país.

Y que casualidad, hoy acabo de recibir despues de 5 semanas mi certificado migratorio (Carta de entradas y salidas de Colombia). La informacion para sacar este registro la puedes obtener en esta direccion http://www.das.gov.co/ en la parte donde dice SEDES, ahi encuentras el telefono y la direccion donde se debe ir personalmente (tu prometida) a solicitar ese documento. Este enlace te dice los documentos que ella tiene que presentar: http://www.gobiernoenlinea.gov.co/tramite.aspx?traID=1715 . Este certificado si tu prometida lo solicita en una ciudad que no sea Bogotá, pues le demora de 4 a 5 semanas en llegarle. Si se solicita directamente en Bogotá, tu prometida lo podrá obtener en máximo 4 días laborales.

Y te comento, cuando te entregan ese certificado te enfatizan en no abrirlo, porque entonces perdería su validez. Te lo entregan en un sobre sellado, y asi mismo se tiene que presentar al consul. Este documento tiene caducidad a los tres meses de la fecha de expedición.

Espero haberte servido en algo, y pues ahi se va aprendiendo poco a poco para colaborarle a las personas que lo necesitan.

Un abrazo para ambos,

The more photos you can provide the better, especially from different dates/events.

[Bill y Bella 0]

Thanks!

Bill

2. How long does it take to get the police & migratorio reports from DAS in Bogota? Any problem getting the reports in Bogota when she has lived most of her life in Cucuta?

My husband got his in Bogotá, the police certificate took no time at all, maybe ½ hour tops and the migratorio took 3 business days. He lives in Tuluá and didn't have any problems getting his in Bogotá.

3. Does anyone know the best place to catch up on the required vaccinations in Bogota? We are on a tight budget so any tips to save money on this would be greatly appreciated.

Try calling the Red Cross, that's where my husband went, also in Bogotá. But I suggest calling around to find out about prices. I know Lucho's fiancée Wendy, went to a different place in Barranquilla where they were less expensive but my husband couldn't find them in Bogotá.

[lucho562 0]

We just got "VISA IN HAND"

POE here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No printer problems

ATTENTION

Seems like the embassy has gone thru some changes in the past weeks. Instead of giving the visa the following day, NOW its 2 days. This is probably better since it might avoid the "printer problem" excuse. More changes are to be noted as well. I will share a few when I get back to L.A. I do not want to confuse anyone here.

[buck501 0]

We just got "VISA IN HAND"

POE here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No printer problems

ATTENTION

Seems like the embassy has gone thru some changes in the past weeks. Instead of giving the visa the following day, NOW its 2 days. This is probably better since it might avoid the "printer problem" excuse. More changes are to be noted as well. I will share a few when I get back to L.A. I do not want to confuse anyone here.

Another big WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[paisita411 0]

Diana, gracias por la pista. I'll let you know what I hear. I don't think I'm going to win though. My husband wants us to stay with his cousin to save money...what a DRAG.

Lucho...thanks for the heads up on the visa. I bet it was the best feeling in the world to have it in HAND. I'll be waiting to hear the rest real soon. Remember...I'll be there in 13 days!

Dre

[Mononoke28 135]

Dre,

I'm with ya, my husband wants us to stay with his cousin as well. Auuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuughhhh!!!!! double auuuuughhhhhhhh!!!

Lucho,

I'm so happy for you my friend. Enjoy it all the way here!

Diana

[Chester y Monica 2]

Congratulations again Lucho y Wendy!

Well folks, I'm still waiting for my case to show up at the NVC (might already be on it's way to Bogota). My fiancee, Monica, has begun getting all the documents ready. Hopefully the Certificado de Migratorio arrives with ample time for the interview.

So whenever we confirm that the case is in Bogota we will send(fax and courier)

Cover letter with BGT - case number

OF-129 - signed

DS-230

Photocopy of her passport page - optional, right?

Is the LAB and the doctor's office the same? Or are they located on different places?

Both of the authorized doctors are in the same location? Just in case one doctor may not be available at that time.

[parkpapa 0]

Congratulations again Lucho y Wendy!

Well folks, I'm still waiting for my case to show up at the NVC (might already be on it's way to Bogota). My fiancee, Monica, has begun getting all the documents ready. Hopefully the Certificado de Migratorio arrives with ample time for the interview.

So whenever we confirm that the case is in Bogota we will send(fax and courier)

Cover letter with BGT - case number

OF-129 - signed

DS-230

Photocopy of her passport page - optional, right?

Is the LAB and the doctor's office the same? Or are they located on different places?

Both of the authorized doctors are in the same location? Just in case one doctor may not be available at that time.

Not sure of locations but I know they're not in the same places. The doctors are in different locations and you need an appointment with one or the other. If the doctor you choose is away on an emergency on the day of your appointment, they are good about sending your information (and appointment) to the other doctor.

[buck501 0]

Congratulations again Lucho y Wendy!

Well folks, I'm still waiting for my case to show up at the NVC (might already be on it's way to Bogota). My fiancee, Monica, has begun getting all the documents ready. Hopefully the Certificado de Migratorio arrives with ample time for the interview.

So whenever we confirm that the case is in Bogota we will send(fax and courier)

Cover letter with BGT - case number

OF-129 - signed

DS-230

Photocopy of her passport page - optional, right?

Is the LAB and the doctor's office the same? Or are they located on different places?

Both of the authorized doctors are in the same location? Just in case one doctor may not be available at that time.

Certificado de Migratorio??? Where did this originate from that this document is needed? It is not listed in Pkt 4. I do not recall from the reports I have read that anyone has ever been asked for it. We are getting the dang thing, but it has taken over 2 months to get it. We still have not received the certificate. Unless you live in Bogota, it is one big pain in the rear to obtain. It has cost us over $100 US in travel fees going back and forth to Cali so far and still get the same thing, "it will be here in 2 weeks" come back then. A phone call says "oh yes we have it". Go to Cali to the office and they say another 2 weeks. As I said we are going to get it to make sure everything goes well at the interview, but I really have not seen where it is required. Maybe some who have been there can add to this. Our interview should be in August. We sent off Pkt 3 July 2nd. I am going to call the Embassy next week to see if they have a date for our interview. I do not have high hopes of Paola getting Pkt 4 in the mail in Buenaventura. At the very least getting it before the interview date. I have sent stuff FEDEX overnight and it takes a week or more for it to arrive in Buenaventura. You can track it to Cali, but no further. When it does arrive they do not notify her. She has to go to the office every day to see if it has arrived.

[HAL 9000 96]

Buck, its asked for in the Packet 4 documentation. Whether or not a CO asks for it at the Embassy is completely at their discretion.

Much luck and relax with the issue. Having read the 80+ pages here you'd know that in Bogotá it would have taken you a LOT less time and the smaller the town, the more inversely proportional the time to securing it will be...

[Mononoke28 135]

Buck, someone posted here that you can go to Bogotá and pick it up there. I'm not sure how that works but maybe your fiancée can call Cali to find out that if worse comes to worse, she can pick it up in Bogotá while she's getting her medical stuff taken care of.