Travel requirements to Colombia for Australian citizens

Travellers do not need a visa for Business or Tourism stays up to 90 days. Travellers need a visa for longer stays.

Travellers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Colombia.

If travellers will be hosted by a relative or friend, the host must provide a signed letter of invitation, stating the address and contact phone number. It should include the identification details of both the host and the traveller, and indicate whether the host will cover the traveller’s living expenses. Alternatively, the traveller may attach bank or credit card statements to demonstrate financial solvency.

Travellers who hold Colombian citizenship in addition to another nationality should enter and depart Colombia using a valid Colombian passport. Travellers arriving without a Colombian passport may enter by presenting proof of Colombian nationality, such as a national identity card, but may be required to obtain a Colombian passport before departing the country.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Colombia. The traveller's passport must remain valid throughout the traveller's stay in Colombia.

Travellers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Colombia.

Travellers are encouraged to complete a pre-registration form (CheckMig) before departure to Colombia. The form can be completed between 72 hours and 1 hour before travel. Completing the form in advance may reduce waiting times at immigration checkpoints.

Travellers should consider:

• Yellow Fever vaccination;
• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines;
• Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas;
• Routine vaccines including Measles;
• Yellow Fever vaccination for travellers aged 9 months or older who are visiting areas of Colombia that are not the following: all areas above 2300 meters, the department of San Andres y Providencia, the capital city of Bogota, and the cities of Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, and Medellin.

Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.