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Colombian Driving Licence

Is the Following correct?

I am applying for a work visa and then for a cedula extranjeria. Once I have been to DAS and applied for the cedula I will be issued a contrasena (or temporary card) until my real cedula arrives. While I have a contrasena I will not be able to apply for a driving licence.

I have a UK licence, but not an international licence.

Should I try to get an international licence from the UK? Would this allow me to drive in Colombia until I can appy for a Colombian one?

Does it really take so long to get a Cedula Extranjeria? I have heard on the threads anything from 2 days to 2 years! I presume the answer is in the middle somewhere, but that doesn't really help either.

I need to start work immediately and I need to drive as the job is out of town. Any suggestions to speed the process would be welcome.

By mhorkley on Aug 23, 2008, 23:53 in Visa & paperwork.

Bill Turley (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 24, 2008, 07:20:

I have been Driving with a Florida Driver's License for 11 years. It has been expired for 7 of those years. I have been stopped many time and have NEVER had any problems. Getting a Colombian license is on my list of things to do but I have never gotten around to it.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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pilotguy says on Aug 24, 2008, 07:36:

You really should get it, it is not hard. It depends on your luck, maybe you never have problem like bill t. above. My luck, I have been stopped for many things and got tickets, not correct tools in my car, pico placas, correct insurance papers, smog papers, etc. joe

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panthdave says on Aug 24, 2008, 08:19:

Funny thing is you get two drivers licenses one for a car and one for a moto....

panthdave Miami

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Bill Turley (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 24, 2008, 12:37:

My wife is really careful about all the required papers and tools. We have been checked and inspected.However during the last 3 years not once have we had to get out of the car. They ask for the papers etc from a respectful distance after looking in the back seat. They would never get very close. Wrinkles does not like uniforms on men. Women some better, he is really sexist.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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rumronrum says on Nov 22, 2008, 05:26:

Its easy to get your Colombian Driver's License; Here's more info: http://www.medellinexecutivehotel.com/colombia-drivers-license.html

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webmanco says on Nov 22, 2008, 06:20:

Colombia will require to exchange current driver license for another "intelligent one". Colombia will adopt the international points system where if you are an infractor abroad it would reflect in Colombia as well.

Nowdays it is quite expensive to get a new or refrend the DL, a medical exam is needed as well.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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tomtom33 says on Nov 22, 2008, 07:04:

Interesting site, Rum. Thanks.

I also note that you need copies of your cedula and a copy of your certificate of blood type. This is so typical of Colombia. You need an original certificate of blood type to get your cedula, and that blood type is indicated on your cedula. Why in the fuck would you need a copy of your certificate of blood type?

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