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Originally Posted by tkrik
When do you find out Kay? Is it a long process like the US?
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"Residency" takes a year, and "Citizenship" takes five years.
it's hard to tell how long the approval process will take, because they keep amending the rules, and adding requirements.... we turned in our application early last summer, and it's still pending!
after one year of living here (without leaving) one can apply for "Permanent Residency" which involves providing proof of income, bank statements, local and Interpol police records, a full medical exam, blood tests, marriage and birth certificates, and showing land deed and tax receipts.
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Originally Posted by Vonn07
Hey Kay ... any type of excursion is going to tucker you out for awhile!! glad THAT's over with!! can you stay??  |
naturally, since I fell asleep at 8 pm, now I'm WIDE awake at 4 am!
they'll let me stay, but I want the "Residency" so we can:
1. cross the border without fees
2. get a permit to sell our produce at the market
3. vote in local elections
4. STOP having to go and renew our Visitor's Visa every month ($200 bucks!)
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Originally Posted by afwifeRM
Kayo- so when do you know if you passed inspection.....did u have to show them your rabies shot and obedience school diploma???
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rabies? lol, no, but we had to do AIDS and VD tests... geez, like we're suddenly going to start sleeping around at OUR ages ?!?!
they took my phone number, and said they'll call us in three weeks, for yet ANOTHER appointment!
gack, I wish this part was OVER, so I could RELAX in my hammock, and watch my ducks do their fabulous splash-landings in my pond...
