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| Author: | Californicationdude [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Immigration Law/will someone please explain Pro? ID? |
here is the article from CROnline. the part I am confused about is where it seems to say that Colombians must obtain a Consular Visa before entering. Will someone like Prolijo, ID, LV and others in the know please clarify the article below ? Quote: Immigration Loosens Visa Restrictions To 102 Countries
Coming to Costa Rica has now been made easy by the immigration service that has eliminated or reduced visa requirements to 102 countries that can now travel to Costa Rica only on a "normal" visa and in some cases just a passport. The new measures were announced by the Director of Migración, Mario Zamora, in a letter dated July 14 that now leaves only 12 countries on the "restricted" list, of a list of 114 countries in effect since March 2005. Countries on the "restricted" list are Cuba, Haiti, China, Afganistan, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, Syria, North Korea, Somalia, Sri Landa and Palestinians. Citizens of countries on the "restricted" list cannot simply visit Costa Rica without first obtaining an entry visa that can only be authorized by the signature of the immigration director following a recommendation by a special commission. Director Zamora said that "restricted" visas will be issued only to special invited guests and those who have a viable business in Costa Rica. The countries that have dropped off the "restricted" list are communist block countries like Croatia, Slovakia, Estonia, Russia, Czech Republic, Serbia and Montenegro, among others. Those citizens can stay up to 90 days on a "normal" (or tourist) visa and only require a passport to enter the country. The less restringent visa rules also include Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, Lybia, Morocco, Sudan, and the Arab Emirates, among others, who will be allowed a 30 day stay. "The restrictions to the 114 nations list was a decree of the Cold War", said Security Minister, Fernando Berrocal. The minister added that the countries on the list were nations that in the past had different political and ideological thoughts than Costa Rica. Many of those nations now form part of the European community and thus the need for the change. However, the lessened controls don't affect Colombians. Though Colombia is not on the "restricted" list of countries, Colombians do need to obtain a consular visa in Colombia prior to travel to Costa Rica. A consular visa is issued by the Costa Rican consulate in that country and required to be presented to Costa Rican immigration officials at the point of entry. Colombian businessmen who frequently travel to and from Costa Rica are to given easy access to Costa Rica. Berrocal added that in the coming days he will be signing an agreement with chambers of commerce in Colombia so that they can certify investors and businessmen who are interested in Costa Rica. The chambers will keep a registry to that end, said Berrocal. Nicaraguans will continue to be required to obtain a "consular" visa that is good for 30 days. Panamanians and other Central American nationals can enter Costa Rica with only a passport and can stay up to 30 days. Mexicans benefit from the change, now being allowed to stay up to 90 days from the previous period of 30 days. For Americans, Canadians and Europeans, nothing changes. Those nationals can enter Costa Rica with only a valid passport and stay up to 90 days. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:52 pm ] |
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Though Colombia is not on the "restricted" list of countries, Colombians do need to obtain a consular visa in Colombia prior to travel to Costa Rica. A consular visa is issued by the Costa Rican consulate in that country and required to be presented to Costa Rican immigration officials at the point of entry. This is the same policy that applies to Ticas who want to enter the US. They must apply at the US Consulate in Pavas for a visa. If they are approved they get permission to enter the United States for a period of time. However, if you are a Canadian visiting the US you just show proof of citizenship and enter the country. In CR if you are Colombian you must apply for and get a visa from the CR Consulate in Colombia. However, if you are a US citizen you just show your passport. Every country has different requirements for entry that vary from country to country. For example almost all "free world" countries citizens can enter Brazil without a visa but a citizen of the United States requires a visa. This is the reason many of the Colombian girls are in CR illegally. |
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| Author: | Witling [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:53 pm ] |
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Visas are granted to people that have a legitimate reason to go into another country whether it be for business or tourism. All visitors are considered potential immigrants. Since there have been so many Colombians that have entered Costa Rica and overstayed their visas the Costa Rican government feels they need to create at least 1 more layer of control when granting visas. |
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| Author: | Californicationdude [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:10 pm ] |
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So, then how do the Colombians enter illegally with out visas? And once in, if they do go for 72 hours minimum out of CR to Panama, Nicaragua, etc...how do they get a CR Consulate to issue another visa? And, aren't they limited to 30 days also? Do they need a new Visa every 30 days? I'm guessing some are issued legitimate 30 day Visas initially and then over stay. Do the others just cross the border somehow without being checked or bribe their way in? just wondering, though I do understand that CR is swamped with illegal Nicas and Colombians. |
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| Author: | Thirdworld [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:16 pm ] |
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The Colombianas are smarter than the rest.. Once they actually get here, they have connections to get papers. They have a network and take care of their own. And when they can't get a visa they find a way to sneak in through Panama. |
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| Author: | Witling [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:20 pm ] |
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I believe some also pay Ticos for contract marriages, thus they can become residents. One young Colombiana I spent a couple fun-filled hours with a few weeks ago has a Costa Rican cedulla. She left it lying on the table and I learned her real name. It was nothing like the name she gave me. |
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| Author: | Thirdworld [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:26 pm ] |
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Yep, the lawyer usually takes care of finding the spouse and many times the couple never even meet. I'm probably gonna go this route later this year or early next year. Good to be part of the network. |
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| Author: | Bilko [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:10 pm ] |
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Isn't there a special status as 'refugee' that allows them in, though they lose that status if they ever return to Colombia? Anybody know about that? |
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| Author: | Zippy [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:24 pm ] |
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Quote: 'refugee' wouldn't we quailify as 'refugees' since we are all on the run from the deadly Gringa virus that has affected us all .
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| Author: | Shawn4DelRey [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:59 pm ] |
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Many Nica's have done this as well. One nica friend of mine has never met her husband and has no way of finding him. He's a Tico. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:34 pm ] |
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Shawn4DelRey wrote: Many Nica's have done this as well. One nica friend of mine has never met her husband and has no way of finding him. He's a Tico.
and some gringos also have tica wifes they have never met but they are now legal residents. Is this a great country or what
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