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Alright, let me tell you about how I got my Colombian passport. It wasn’t too bad, actually.

First things first, I had to figure out what kind of passport I needed. Turns out, there are a few different types: Ordinary, Executive, Emergency, Border, and Exempt. I went with the Ordinary one, since I’m just a regular guy.

Then came the fun part: gathering all the necessary documents. I went through the list of requirements and got all the paperwork in order. This whole part took me a couple of days because I had to run some errands and stuff, you know how it is.

Once I had everything, I decided to start the application online because it seemed easier and faster. I filled out the form and submitted it, which was pretty quick, like just a few minutes. They said it usually takes about 24 to 72 hours to get approved, so I was cool with that. I heard from other people that some folks go to the embassy if they are eligible, but I didn’t need to do that.

After submitting, I just waited. I had heard it could take about 3 weeks to get your passport, which seemed like a long time. I just went about my usual routine, waiting for the good news.

When I got the approval, I felt relieved. Then they told me the passport would be sent to my address through the mail. The website said that for regular passports, it takes about 30 to 45 days to process, and for the faster “tatkal” ones, it’s like 7 to 14 days. But I didn’t see an option for the tatkal one in this case.

I was also informed that as a U.S. citizen without Colombian citizenship, I’d need a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. And I found out that U.S. citizens don’t need a visa for tourist or business stays of 90 days or less. Good to know!

Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:

• Figured out the type of passport I needed.
• Gathered all the required documents.
• Applied online, which was super easy.
• Waited for the approval.
• Got the passport delivered to my address.

Honestly, the whole process wasn’t as complicated as I thought it would be. Just had to be patient during the waiting times. Now I’m all set with my Colombian passport!