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Colombian Passport Requirements

For many years the tremendous mountains, tropical coastlines and exotic jungles of Columbia have sat idle as a favored vacation destination. However, in recent years increases in security and improvements in crime prevention have made Columbia a safer travel destination. As with all international and foreign travel, a passport is required to enter and depart Columbia.

Function
- A passport is a certified government document that establishes a person's citizenship and identity and allows that individual to travel abroad.
Time Frame
- Colombian immigration officers determine the length of one's stay upon entry into Columbia. The dates granted are stamped on the passport. The maximum stay in Colombia is 180 days.
Considerations
- All tourists entering Colombia are required to have a valid passport, documentation and tickets for continuing or departing travel, and adequate funds to cover their stay.
Misconceptions
- Columbia does not charge an arrival tax to tourists. However, travelers leaving by plane will be charged an exit tax at the airport. The amount of the exit tax varies based on the exchange rate between dollars and pesos, but is generally between $50 and $70 and must be paid in cash.
Warning
- Entering Colombia at an unauthorized entry point may result in fines or incarceration. Tourists arriving on bus must make sure, before boarding, that the bus will cross the border at an official entry point.