Colombia Beach Holidays

You can visit Colombia for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism, at the discretion of the immigration officer on arrival.

Your passport must be valid on entry, but Colombian authorities recommend it has an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave.

You must be able to show an onward or return ticket valid within the 90-day period.

You can speed up your entry by completing the 'Check-Mig' form online between 72 hours and one hour before you travel, although this is not mandatory.

As a visitor, you cannot remain in Colombia for more than 180 days in any 12-month period.

If you're travelling to the islands of San Andres, Providencia or Santa Catalina, you must buy a tourist card from the boarding gate on the day of the flight.

You can bring up to 10,000 US dollars-worth of any currency into Colombia and must declare anything above this amount.

Be extra vigilant against pickpocketing, mugging, and armed robbery, especially in major cities like Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.

Do not accept food, drinks, or anything from strangers due to the risk of drugs being used for robbery or assault.

Only use pre-booked or licensed telephone/internet taxi services and avoid hailing taxis on the street.

Always carry a colour printout of your passport photo page and Colombian visa for identification, keeping your actual passport somewhere safe.

Be aware of 'express kidnappings' where criminals force victims to withdraw cash from ATMs, and use ATMs during business hours inside secure locations.

Avoid driving at night as standards are poor, traffic accidents are common, and there are risks of robbery at rural roadblocks.

It is illegal to consume alcohol in public spaces in Colombia.