My wife (dominicana) and not my legal wife went to the Embajada de Colombia today in Sto. Dom. I wanted to confirm that she did not need a visa before buying $750.00 of non-refundable tickets. It was a big mess and opened a can of worms. Most disappointing. The place was locked down like a prison and the security guard, speaking through metal bars, refused to let us in. He said he would answer our questions. He confirmed that she did not need a visa but said that I (U.S. passport) DID NEED a visa and that I would have to apply online, that I would pay a fee, and that it would take 30 days. Needless to say, this messed up our trip plans as we could not now buy our tickets as planned but would have to wait a month and postpone the trip for one month.
Then he had doubts, went inside and came back, and said that I did not need a visa for a short term tourist stay. Now my wife tells me, after we came home, that he said that we must have proof of a hotel reservation, which would be a big mess, and I don't know if this is true. Further, he said we need our proof of COVID vax but now I read online that it must be an actual negative test prior to departure.
The vacation that was sizing up nicely, it now filled with doubts and confusion. I have a mind for us to spend another goodly chunk of money, go back to the embassy with our passports and insist on entry so we can speak to official staff and get our questions answered.
Then he had doubts, went inside and came back, and said that I did not need a visa for a short term tourist stay. Now my wife tells me, after we came home, that he said that we must have proof of a hotel reservation, which would be a big mess, and I don't know if this is true. Further, he said we need our proof of COVID vax but now I read online that it must be an actual negative test prior to departure.
The vacation that was sizing up nicely, it now filled with doubts and confusion. I have a mind for us to spend another goodly chunk of money, go back to the embassy with our passports and insist on entry so we can speak to official staff and get our questions answered.