Before arriving in Colombia, it is very important that you complete the online Check-Mig form. This pre-registration allows immigration authorities to already have information about your trip, including the purpose of your visit and your travel details.

Important:

Every person in your party must complete their own Check-Mig form. It is ONE FORM PER PERSON, not one per family.This includes children and minors, who must also have their OWN form completed.

To fill out the Check-Mig form, you will need:

• Your passport number

• Your flight information

• The address of the hotel where you will be staying

You can access it here:

https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/en

When you arrive in Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport, you will go through three steps before leaving the airport: Immigration, Baggage Claim, and Customs. The process is usually simple and well organized.

1. IMMIGRATION (PASSPORT CONTROL)

After getting off the plane, follow the signs for Immigration or Migración. An immigration officer will review your passport and may ask a few simple questions about your trip.

You may be asked questions such as:

• What is the purpose of your visit?

• How long will you be staying in Colombia?

• Where will you be staying?

For this reason, we recommend having the following information easily accessible:

• Your flight number (the flight you just arrived on)

• Your hotel reservation confirmation, including the hotel address

• Your return flight information

In some cases, the officer may also ask whether you have funds available for your stay in Colombia. This is simply to verify that visitors have the means to support their trip.

Please note that immigration lines can sometimes be long, especially if several international flights arrive at the same time. Do not worry if this happens. Just be patient and follow the process. Once you reach the officer, the interview itself usually takes only a few minutes.

In our experience, the process has been very easy. Josh has gone through immigration in Colombia twice on his own without any difficulty. Each time he was simply asked for his flight number and proof of where he would be staying. Because he had already completed the Check-Mig form and indicated that the purpose of his visit was tourism, the process was quick and smooth.

Once the officer reviews your information, they will stamp your passport and welcome you into Colombia.

2. BAGGAGE CLAIM

After immigration, you will proceed to baggage claim to collect your checked luggage.

3. CUSTOMS

Once you have your luggage, you will pass through customs before exiting the airport, whether or not you have anything to declare.

Everyone must go through the final customs screening in order to leave the airport.

You will simply place your suitcases, carry-on bags, backpacks, and purses on the scanning belt for inspection. If you have nothing to declare, you will be able to proceed directly to the airport exit.

If you are traveling with more than $10,000 USD in cash (or the equivalent in another currency), Colombian customs regulations require that it be declared upon arrival by informing the customs officer and completing a declaration form at the airport.

To do this, simply inform the customs officer and complete the declaration form provided at the airport. This is a standard procedure and helps ensure compliance with international financial regulations.

If you are carrying less than $10,000 USD, NO declaration is required.

If you are traveling with high-value goods or expensive electronics, you may also be asked to declare them. Personal items such as phones, laptops, and cameras for personal use do not need to be declared.