Visa - apply before or after arrival?

borat says on Oct 10, 2008, 07:54:

don´t know what kind of work you´re looking for but you need to find a job before you apply for a work visa, it will be the company which applies for your visa.....and yes, it is often good to be here and be interviewed face to face....I know that it´s the only way to find teaching work here.....other than at the british council.

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ujay says on Oct 10, 2008, 08:18:

Zhivago is always looking for women,you dont need visa ,plus you get on job training.and you will meet lots of real colombians.

http://www.jukelightning.com

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ujay says on Oct 10, 2008, 09:59:

i always am ,plus its a great place elfonso the owner is a great guy ,i some times go out to his finca.
but not so nice now its moved off the 15.

http://www.jukelightning.com

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jonas says on Oct 10, 2008, 10:04:

You will have to leave the country to get your visa. You may do this in San Antonio (Venezuela) at the Cucuta border or in Ecuador- which ever is closer for you. But you will have to travel. Student visas can be issued in Colombia, work visas not.

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vicshere says on Oct 10, 2008, 10:10:

unless you are in the country already with another type of visa you dont have to leave ...only go to Bogota and do a change on your visa (Student visas dont count)

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jonas says on Oct 10, 2008, 10:13:

correct- but she does not hold a visa.

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vicshere says on Oct 10, 2008, 10:17:

yes

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ingles says on Oct 10, 2008, 13:33:

Vic just to clarify - "unless you are in the country already with another type of visa you dont have to leave ...only go to Bogota and do a change on your visa (Student visas dont count)"

Are you classing a 60 day stamp in your passport as not having a visa?

If you arrive and get a 60 day stamp - you are allowed to go to Bogota to get a work visa or does this fall into the "unless you are in the country already with another type of visa category"......?

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Philly says on Oct 10, 2008, 16:39:

Wow, I am sorry. Do you understand English?

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vicshere says on Oct 10, 2008, 18:57:

If you arrive and get a 60 day stamp - you are allowed to go to Bogota to get a work visa or does this fall into the "unless you are in the country already with another type of visa category"......?

thats not a visa

listo

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NinaN says on Oct 11, 2008, 02:04:

Wow... thanx, guys, I must admit I am a bit confused here though...

I am looking for a teaching job, too; last time it was easy cos the Uni did all the paperwork... plus it was student exchange...

Another question: did anyone go to Peru to get the work visa? cos everyone seems to be going to Venezuela or Ecuador...

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 12, 2008, 02:16:

Simply put - you arrive in Colombia and you will receive a stamp in your passport permitting you to stay up to 90 days. Typically, it is a 60 day stamp, but can be as little as 30 or less. This is NOT a visa. To get a visa, you WILL need to apply for one at a Colombian consulate outside of Colombia.

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NinaN says on Oct 13, 2008, 01:33:

thanx robert, i know i will have to go out... was just thinking i might do some sights while getting the visa! :-)
thanx a lot!

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