Colombia tourist visa extension for US citizens

This information is valid as of July 5th, 2005, but may change at any time. I checked Poor but Happy in vain for this, so I hope this helps other people in the same jam...

Americans, at the Colombian border, are granted 30 day tourist visas. That AINT NOT ENOUGH, as we all know. I would suggest not overstaying your visa in any country, let alone Colombia.

To get an extension in Bogotá, head to the DAS Extranjera office on calle 100 and carerra 11b (the platinum building, cannot miss it)
before 9am on a weekday. Bring 2 intl. size passport photos (smaller than us ones), a copy of your passport, your actual passport, and a good book, because it will take hours to process.

The process, as of right now, is free of charge, at least at this office. I received 60 more days, bringing my total tourist visa to 90 days.

If you do not have extra passport photos, there is a strange old man who will do them for you on the spot for 7mil.

Again, hope this helps other travelsters.