Colombia Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Colombia

Note: Requirements can change quickly due to immigration policy updates. Verify again right before you travel.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Colombia.
• Blank pages: At least one blank passport page is required for entry and exit stamps.
• Visa: No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business.
• Extensions: Travelers can request an extension of up to an additional 90 days (for a total of 180 days per calendar year) through the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or at a migration office.

Entry Procedures

• Onward/return ticket: Proof of onward or return travel may be required by immigration or airline staff.
• Check-MIG form: Travelers must complete the online Check-MIG form (via Migración Colombia) 24 hours before entry and exit from Colombia.
• Immigration stamp: Ensure your passport is stamped on entry. Overstaying can result in fines and future entry bans.

Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for travelers arriving from the U.S.
• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or when traveling to certain Colombian departments such as Amazonas, Guaviare, or Vaupés.
• COVID-19: No proof of vaccination or testing is currently required (as of 2025).

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: Minors departing Colombia alone, with only one parent, or with someone other than their parents must present a notarized letter of consent in Spanish from the non-traveling parent(s) along with copies of their identification.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Currency declaration: Amounts over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving Colombia.
• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently advises Level 3: Reconsider Travel in Colombia due to crime and terrorism in some regions. Major tourist cities are considered safer but caution is still advised.
• Proof of funds: Travelers may be asked to show proof of sufficient financial means to cover their stay.