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| Practical information for traveling to Colombia |
Traveling to Colombia is very simple. In this section, we give you practical information and
advise to help you plan your trip to Colombia. All you need to know before coming, and all
you must do to get in and out of the country without any hitch or trouble.
In order to get the most out of your trip to the country and avoid any inconveniences, we
suggest you pay close attention to the tips and recommendations we have compiled for
you, according to the requirements of Colombian immigration authorities and other
relevant sources.
Here you will find all the information about visas, permits, documents, currency,
communications, health, and all the procedures for entering and leaving the country.
advise to help you plan your trip to Colombia. All you need to know before coming, and all
you must do to get in and out of the country without any hitch or trouble.
In order to get the most out of your trip to the country and avoid any inconveniences, we
suggest you pay close attention to the tips and recommendations we have compiled for
you, according to the requirements of Colombian immigration authorities and other
relevant sources.
Here you will find all the information about visas, permits, documents, currency,
communications, health, and all the procedures for entering and leaving the country.
There is no nationality restriction to enter Colombia. A visa is required, except in the
case of citizens of the following countries who stay strictly for the purpose of tourism
and for a maximum of 90 days: Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, United States,
Finland, France, Great Britain, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg,
Mexico, Norway, The Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Republic of Korea (South Korea),
Federal Republic of Germany (including passport holders of the former East
Germany), Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela and
foreign residents of Canada and the United States.
Foreigners of countries that have no restriction to enter Colombia, if they come only for
tourism, may stay in the country for up to 90 days from the date of entry that is
indicated on the immigration seal, which is stamped on the passport by the official at
the port of entry.
Those who wish to visit the country for work or study must apply for a visa or permit at
Colombian consulates abroad. The visas may be temporary or resident. The former
are given to people who enter with no intention of living in the country, the second is
given to those who intend to live there permanently. Before traveling you should consult
the nearest consular or diplomatic agent concerning the procedures and requirements
of Colombian law of each case.
For further information, consult the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Other documents or papers that are worth having during your trips are
case of citizens of the following countries who stay strictly for the purpose of tourism
and for a maximum of 90 days: Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, United States,
Finland, France, Great Britain, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg,
Mexico, Norway, The Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Republic of Korea (South Korea),
Federal Republic of Germany (including passport holders of the former East
Germany), Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela and
foreign residents of Canada and the United States.
Foreigners of countries that have no restriction to enter Colombia, if they come only for
tourism, may stay in the country for up to 90 days from the date of entry that is
indicated on the immigration seal, which is stamped on the passport by the official at
the port of entry.
Those who wish to visit the country for work or study must apply for a visa or permit at
Colombian consulates abroad. The visas may be temporary or resident. The former
are given to people who enter with no intention of living in the country, the second is
given to those who intend to live there permanently. Before traveling you should consult
the nearest consular or diplomatic agent concerning the procedures and requirements
of Colombian law of each case.
For further information, consult the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Other documents or papers that are worth having during your trips are
Practical information before coming to Colombia
Colombia lies between latitudes 4º south and 12º north, and between 67º and 79º
longitude west. It is an equatorial country whose climatic variations are determined by
trade winds, humidity and especially by altitude: the higher up you go, the colder it is.
There are only two seasons, and virtually throughout the country there are two rainy
periods – from April to June and from August to November – and two dry periods.
However, the country enjoys constant luminosity throughout the year, with an equal
number of daylight and nighttime hours.
Colombia lies between latitudes 4º south and 12º north, and between 67º and 79º
longitude west. It is an equatorial country whose climatic variations are determined by
trade winds, humidity and especially by altitude: the higher up you go, the colder it is.
There are only two seasons, and virtually throughout the country there are two rainy
periods – from April to June and from August to November – and two dry periods.
However, the country enjoys constant luminosity throughout the year, with an equal
number of daylight and nighttime hours.