Colombia Entry Requirements for US Citizens
Colombia Visa Needed
NO
(for stay of up to 90 days)
Americans can travel for tourism or business to Colombia with just their valid passport.
However, all American visitors do need a Check-Mig form to travel to and from Colombia. You must complete your Colombia Check-Mig online before entering Colombia and before returning to the USA.
The Check-Mig is a mandatory form for all passengers entering and exiting Colombia.
Find out how to complete the Check Mig form quickly and simply.
Learn How to Request Check Mig to Travel to Colombia from the US
You can register with Migración Colombia, known as Check-Mig, by accessing our site and completing the form with information for your trip to Colombia.
It’s a simple process that takes just a few minutes to complete. Remember that you need the Check-Mig to travel to meet Colombia’s entry requirements for Americans.
To complete this registration, you will need to have on hand the documentation related to your trip.
Enrol with the US Embassy in Colombia when Applying for Check-Mig
While completing your Check-Mig, it's strongly recommended that you sign up for the US Embassy registration service.
Travelers who enroll with this service are sent important security and travel advisory updates such as details about natural disasters and other disruptions. You can also be notified more easily if there's a family emergency back home.
This can be requested for a small extra fee when submitting your Check Mig.
Documents Needed for the Colombian Check Mig for Americans
The documents you need to complete the Check Mig pre-registration are those you need to enter the country.
- Valid and current American passport
- Round-trip air ticket to the United States
- Approved visa for your trip (if you’re traveling for reasons other than tourism or business or for more than 90 days)
It’s important to have this information on hand when completing the Check-Mig immigration registration. The form will request information about your trip, including dates and flight number.
You must also find out which vaccines you need for your trip to Colombia. Consult a medical professional in the lead-up to your trip.
Information to Complete your Colombia Check-Mig from the United States
As an American citizen, you’ll need to provide information about your flights to and from Colombia. This includes the dates of travel, airline, and flight number.
You must also provide biographical data such as your nationality, passport number, country of residence, and place and date of birth.
For the entry Check-Mig, you also need to give basic information about where you’re staying in Colombia.
Information for US citizens who are permanent residents in Colombia
US citizens who are permanent residents in Colombia still need a Check-Mig to enter and exit the country. The entry form is required for all passengers, including Colombian citizens and residents.
If you are a US national but a permanent resident of Colombia, you must provide your information as it appears on your passport. Provided you are traveling with a United States-issued passport, you would add your nationality as United States.
The information you provide must match your travel document exactly.
When to complete the Colombia Check-Mig from the United States
You must complete and submit your form before your flight to Colombia. Through this site, you can apply as soon as you have your flight ticket.
Through this site, you can apply for your entry and exit Colombia Check-Mig. You must complete the entry and exit forms separately.
Can Americans apply for the Colombia Check-Mig on the day I travel?
Yes, American citizens can apply for the Check-Mig on the day you’re traveling from the US to Colombia. The document must be completed before the conclusion of your flight to Colombian territory.
Applying in advance is recommended in case of delays. If you are traveling today, you are advised to select the Priority Service for 1-hour processing.