I managed to hitch a ride in Miguel´s car together with Robin, since their office is just 1 block from the Brazil embassy. Considering that I had lugged my luggage along (so that I can make my way up north upon obtaining my passport), the ride was good instead of having to squeeze in the bus with the morning traffic.
I had asked Robin for a favour to help me with translation at the Brazil Embassy and to mention about the news article and changes to the visa policy. The staff at the counter subsequently showed us a long list of all countries and the visa requirements (information which was dated in mid November), and according to it, visas are needed for Singaporeans. I pointed to them the date and mentioned that the news article was published on December 14.
Unfortunately according to the staff, they mentioned that they have yet to receive any updates indicating this change, and as such will still need to process the visa as planned.
Oh well, doesn´t look like I am going to be getting back my passport today. Not wanting to stay more days in Bogota, I had a contingeny plan in my mind to spend a couple of days in Villa de Leyva (strongly recommended by Robin), located about 4 hours from Bogota.
So I said my good byes to Robin and made my way to the north terminal to catch a bus to Villa de Leyva. Time to explore more of Colombia!
I had asked Robin for a favour to help me with translation at the Brazil Embassy and to mention about the news article and changes to the visa policy. The staff at the counter subsequently showed us a long list of all countries and the visa requirements (information which was dated in mid November), and according to it, visas are needed for Singaporeans. I pointed to them the date and mentioned that the news article was published on December 14.
Unfortunately according to the staff, they mentioned that they have yet to receive any updates indicating this change, and as such will still need to process the visa as planned.
Oh well, doesn´t look like I am going to be getting back my passport today. Not wanting to stay more days in Bogota, I had a contingeny plan in my mind to spend a couple of days in Villa de Leyva (strongly recommended by Robin), located about 4 hours from Bogota.
So I said my good byes to Robin and made my way to the north terminal to catch a bus to Villa de Leyva. Time to explore more of Colombia!
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