When U.S. Citizens Get Married in Colombia. As in the United States, marriages in Colombia can be contracted in a civil or religious ceremony. Civil weddings are performed by a Colombian official known as a notary (called a notario in Spanish).

What does an American need to get married in Colombia?

The requirements are: Copy of valid passport and Colombian ID. Copy of civil birth records with a valid note for marriage issued no later than three (3) months back. Certificate proving that foreigner is single in their home country to get married in Colombia.

How can a Colombian citizen get married?

If you are married to a Colombian, after having one of the new R resident visas for two years you are eligible to become a citizen of Colombia. And you wont have to give up your existing citizenship. Colombia permits dual-citizenship, as does the U.S. and many other countries.

How much does it cost to get married in Colombia?

With the intimate guest count and a relatively no-frills approach to the big day, the average cost of a wedding in Colombia amounts to about $3,300.

Can a US citizen become a Colombian citizen?

After having an R resident visa for five years (or two years if married to a Colombian – see our Marriage Visa article) you can apply to become a citizen of Colombia. And you wont have to give up your existing citizenship. Colombia permits dual-citizenship, as does the U.S. and many other countries.

Can I marry a Colombian woman?

According to information provided by the U.S. consulate, Colombian weddings can be legally performed as either a civil or a religious ceremony. For a civil ceremony, you would contact a Colombian official called a notary (or notario in Spanish).

Can a U.S. citizen become a Colombian citizen?

After having an R resident visa for five years (or two years if married to a Colombian – see our Marriage Visa article) you can apply to become a citizen of Colombia. And you wont have to give up your existing citizenship. Colombia permits dual-citizenship, as does the U.S. and many other countries.

Who pays for a Colombian wedding?

In Spain, parents often pay a large part of the cost. In Peru, Chile and Colombia, couples pay about 55 percent of wedding costs. A large number of them borrow money to cover it. In Italy, parents usually pay about 60 percent, the study said.

How long can a US citizen live in Colombia?

U.S. citizens do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or less or for cumulative stays of 180 days or less per calendar year. Before your 90-day stay expires, you may request an extension of up to 90 additional days from the Colombian immigration authority (Migración Colombia).

Is it hard to get Colombian citizenship?

Colombia is an easy country to get second citizenship in, and the process takes about five years. Colombia is a very foreigner-friendly country, and an investment in real estate or into a Colombian company is required.

What do Colombian brides wear?

The ladies are expected to wear long dresses, a cocktail dress or a fancy skirt and top during the Colombian wedding. Colombian women take great pride in their appearance, especially on how they dress. The bride usually adorns a mantilla combine with flowers, shrouding her from everyones glare.

Can a US citizen move to Colombia?

Visitors from the US and EU countries can simply arrive in Colombia with a valid passport and receive the visa. Student visas are available for those who will be staying longer than 90 days and have already been accepted to a school in Colombia.

How many citizenships can a Colombian have?

Colombia permits dual citizenship. The Constitution provides that Colombian nationality is not lost when a citizen acquires another nationality. Those who renounce Colombian citizenship may reacquire it later.