Moving the other Way, To Colombia

[Calicolom 266]

We want to retire in Colombia next year, my wife is from Colombia, she will be US citizen next year. How can I get a Colombian ID card in order to move and live there. Also has anyone used and shipped a container to Colombia. Thank you very much.

[Anna&Jim 52]

We want to retire in Colombia next year, my wife is from Colombia, she will be US citizen next year. How can I get a Colombian ID card in order to move and live there. Also has anyone used and shipped a container to Colombia. Thank you very much.

Calicolom you need to apply for a Colombian visa (TP 10) since you are married to a national, here are the steps:

http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas/categories/temporary/tp10

After submitting the documents it takes about a week to be approved , after that you go to the migracion Colombia office in Bogota and they will stamp the visa on your passport and immediately apply for a "Cedula de Extranjeria" (Foreigner ID) that will allow you to open a bank account, transfer money, get a driver licence, find a job etc.

Good luck!

Anna