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There 2 BIG REASONS why foreigners are being denied entry into Colombia and in this video I'm gonna walk you through exactly what they are and how to make sure you don't get turned away at the gate!
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A bit late to the party and this might just be anecdotal, but when you go through immigration, just be respectful and try to speak Spanish. My first trip into the country last year, I knew zero Spanish, walked up and said "Hello" and had to show every single piece of information including Check Mig, my Airbnb, contact info, exit ticket, etc. This year, I was fully prepared to do the same, but walked up to the agent and said "Buenos días señor". The guy looked at me and asked if I spoke Spanish. I replied in Spanish saying I knew a little and was learning. He then just stamped my 90 days and told me to have a good day.
Again, might be anecdotal, but just having a little respect for the people of the country you're going to might make your life a lot easier.
That's an interesting anecdote! You'd think that they'd be more concerned that people who speak Spanish would overstay their visa, but I guess not lol!
But regardless, you will usually get treated better in any country if you attempt to speak their language rather than just being an arrogant gringo who doesn't care lol
Nah, I am going lean towards less anecdotal. I've had a similar experience.
As an American I’ve gone into Colombia 5 times over the last 3 years including this year and never was asked anything other then the reason for visit and I don’t speak Spanish.
that dont give a damn about that dude. you can be a mute and they will let you into colombia if you have done your checkmig. Nobody is getting denied for not speaking Spanish.
In March I flew into Bogota from MIA and had connection flight 1.5 hours after arrival to Caqueta. Customs was super fast, only asked where i was going and who visiting... Stamped snd moved on. Didnt provide any documents other than passport. Did my check mig a couple days prior.
Thank you so much for this information as I'm leaving for Columbia from the USA in June. I didn't know i needed the Chek Mig. I appreciate your videos
Anytime!
Great tips, thanks!
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Joel, perfect timing bro, im headed to Colombia for the first time, sitting in SAN airport, filled out form and it worked, no charge.
Awesome mate! Glad I could help!
Thank you for your information mate!
No problem 👍Glad you found it useful :)
Best, most updated video on form. Thanks!
I'm glad you found it useful!
Just visited a few weeks ago. They didn't ask to see anything. Just took my passport and stamped it. Didn't ask about where I was staying, why I was visiting, how long I was staying, didn't ask to see check mig or if I had a departing flight... nothing.
Much appreciated bro your video is very helpful 100 dios te bendiga amigo
No problem 👍
Awesome. Thank you :)
You're welcome!
You’re a G for this ❤️
Useful video
Glad you liked it mate!
Very informative video. Excellent! Great that you showed form and how to fill it out. I think that you are the only one who has done so. Very impressive!
I honestly never thought it was that big of an issue until I started seeing comments all over the place from people saying they'd been having a lot of trouble with it!
@@AKJoel a lot of people have trouble with it. Many times it’s a glitch in the system. I have had problems too but the agents at COPA in the airports have helped me. Your video does the best job of showing how to do it. Thanks! Keep traveling and sharing your knowledge and experiences.
Glad I could help mate!
I’ve been to Colombia arriving in Bogota 5 times first in feb 2021 last in feb 2023. Never asked for anything but passport and check mig. They will also ask for proof of COVID vaccination when you are in line. I think how you’re treated and what you’re asked is going to vary a lot depending on where you are from, how busy immigration is at that moment, and possibly the airport you are entering.
As of May 2023 there's no more covid requirements for entry
@@AKJoelwhere is there a source stating Covid requirements are no longer in place? I want to book a flight but this is the only thing holding me back
I’m in Colombia right now from the us , he’s right they just ask for passport , plane ticket and check mig
Leaving for Colombia Monday thanks for the hot tips dide
Happy to help mate, enjoy your trip!
Cool video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Save time and hassle by using Onward ticket to show a return flight. It's less than $20 and no need to purchase a refundable ticket. If your flight into Colombia is delayed you may risk loosing your refund on the return ticket you made pan to cancel.
Hey Joel, thanks for this. I'm flying into Bogota next week and didn't see any of this info when I bought the flight. If you got any recs for Bogota, would love to hear what you think. Cheers!
One of my favourite things to do there is climbing up Monserrate - decently challenging but fun!
Um....I just flew into Cartagena on 26 July, and immigrations didn't ask me for anything like that. Customs line was 2.5 hours long, longest customs line I ever been in, but once I got to the representative, it took 2 minutes--passport, return ticket proof and I was on my way.
Did your airline ask you for your exit flight?
@@AKJoel yes and you just show them a printed copy of the itinerary showing youre leaving within 30 days.
Thanks for this information! Another helpful video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do your check mig on the computer instead of your mobile phone because of the formatting. I had issues finishing the form on my phone because I couldn’t click the some of the buttons. Luckily they didn’t fault me in Cartagena!
Lol Colombian websites are laughably bad 😅😅😅
Thanks for this!
My pleasure Tommy boy! I've seen you in my emails recently haha
Yeah haha. I admit I didn't know why but I figured Andrew had a reason and I trust him lol@@AKJoel
AK - This is very helpful and I wish I had seen it prior to my last trip to Medellin in July. The airline I took, I think it was Avianca, required me to upload proof that I had completed a Check MiG form. One other thing, when I filled it out, Colombian immigration emailed me a PDF copy of the form. I submitted it and it was rejected by my airline. The version I was sent had white text on a white background so about half of the text was hidden. I had to manually edit the form and changed this text from white to black (select all) and then save it as a PDF. Hopefully they have this fixed, but if you have this problem where the actual document seems incomplete, you’ll probably want to do a “select all” and then make sure all the text is set to a black or dark blue font. I am about to sign up for your Masterclass by the way. I’ll be in Medellin on August 21st.😊
It seems that Avianca is one of the stricter airlines. I flew in a couple of days ago and they would let me board without showing an exit flight. Luckily I already had a flight out of the country booked!
And awesome news about the Masterclass, happy to have you on board! Remember that our intake for the 1 on 1 workshops ends August 15th!
Great info thank you
No worries Rob! Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video that check mig form is always an issue when I go to colombia
Happy to help! I've heard lots of people having issues with it!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank You ... Brilliant video giving clear & understandable advise
Glad it was helpful!
My trip to Colombia from Europe was in September 2023. When i arrived in Bogota, i wrongly listened to people and waited for the migration line, while i could pass through the automatic machines and just show my passport. When i left the country i used this way and i didn't wait 1 hour.... Also when i arrived i did not have an exit ticket and when my time came to go to the person who would proccess me, nobody asked for any info on where i would stay or anything. He just compared my passport to the checkmig and let me go.
Thanx AK, much needed information for my Medellin trip in November.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!
hey AK, thanks for the tips! Coming to Medellin mid Oct, not sure if I want to carry much cash around. Will I survive with credit card and/or apple pay or should I have cash on me at all times? I understand it's a necessity to have some cash for street food vendors, but do most coffee shops/bars take tarjetas? Gracias
Theres an app called Rappi where you can use your card to order cash, they charge you like 7% and bring the cash straight to your door
Thanks great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
The airlines always ask for your check-mig, you can only do 3days before you go and up to 30 mins of your flight, same way on the way out
Exactly
What are the requirents for a person with spanish travel document going to colombia.?
Good information! Planning a trip soon. Just curious if my ATM debit card works the same way over there? Don't want to carry much cash
Yeh ATMs work here exactly like the rest of the world. Just make sure on one of the last screens you "decline" the conversion that the bank is giving you - because they actually add approx. 7% commission to their rate
People are much better off using Wise debit cards if available in your country. The fees your bank charge when you withdraw from international ATMs and the international conversion rate is insane.
Wise has significantly better conversion rates and you don't get charged if under 5 international ATM draws per month. Plus it's a pre-paid visa as well so it works everywhere that Visas do, and you can lock it out from your phone/instant reload. Good card to carry around and leave the rest in your BnB.@@AKJoel
I was asked to provide this a couple times then i just changed the subject to how much extra i would have to pay to bring my bicycle and it was never brought up again. This was the airline that was asking, immigration did not bring it up. Maybe it's because i made him switch up his routine by going up and immediately and in a joking matter if i could get the password the airport wifi. He laughed, said something to his co-workers and said have a nice stay. The most vulnerable part to any system is people - i am a hacker and social engineering is a big part of it.
It's really a sharp time to fill this form out. As you're getting ready to go on a big vacation. The site does not work on all devices. Also I did not get my email sent back to me and tell the last minute. Seriously, the last minute before the flight.
The the site is always having problems unfortunately
Bit of advice to all, even though they don’t ask for the screenshot it’s still very important to fill out, once they run your information everything from the check mig comes up, immigration asked for the address for the AirBnB and while I was searching on me phone he responded and said “don’t worry I have the information” and began to recite the address
Ah exactly what I thought, that's why they never ask me for it - because it's immediately registered in their system that I've filled out the Check Mig.
Great job. Yeah I travel a lot and have never had to produce a return flight ticket, because like you said, and often times im the same I might stay 90 to 180 days and buying a return ticket before I know when Ill return is dumb. Btw...justfly has way better deals on flights, I've used them for years. Something new? I wonder why?
Yeah I've never been asked for it before but I got asked for it a week ago before boarding from CDMX to Medellin. The flight attendant wouldn't let me board without showing her an exit flight.
Hey Joel do they require Check Mig for domestic flights, like if I'm flying from Medellín to Bogota, or only if you are arriving from another country?
No Check Mig required for domestic flights - only when you enter and exit Colombia.
Thank you very much. I plan on coming back to Colombia in a few months. Have a great day!
Awesome & nice shirt in your pic haha!
@@AKJoel Thanks!
I just missed my flight today to Barranquilla do to my passport only having one left to expire even dough i was only flying out for 4 days. Lost my flight and have to get an emergency passport by next week
Yeh I'm pretty sure you need 6 months left on your passport to travel
I haven't had to register to check Meg since covid. I go every year for a month.
Yeh it can definitely be hit or miss
You don't need a refundable ticket if you plan to cancel within 24 hour of booking. The rule applies also to non refundable tickets as long as the flight is more than 7 days from the booking date.
I'm not sure about that one mate, I think that only applies to flights leaving from the US. I vaguely remember reading that somewhere.
@@AKJoel Most airlines have this policy actually. It applies to any tickets.
A refundable ticket is refundable even after 24 hour of the purchase that's the difference.
You are correct, people just need to do research and no assume. Been living here since the opened back up after the pandemic and anyone that was visited me hasn't had a issue coming. Then again they always had a round-trip ticket and the airlines told them about the 'first step" in the video. @@papi2011
Should you book the expedia return ticket plus 90 days or 180 days? Because you also need that ticket for the application of extension, and then 180 days might be too much if you arrive at the first day and havent got the extension?
Since they only give you 90 days initially, if you book the return ticket for a date over 90 days it's gonna look dodgy. Just book it for a month ahead and then book another one when/if you wanna do the 90 day extension.
Greetings Joel, Arriving in Colombia am I required to fill out the Check Mig form even if I already have the permanent Resident visa? Thank you for this good information.
Yes you do! Even Colombians need to fill out the form. My girlfriend does it every time.
Gracias. The last time I left & came back into the country was in 2018 so I'm out of the loop. @@AKJoel
Whoa interesting, ya since Covid, i’ve noticed that if I fill out the check Mig ahead of time and also speak Spanish to the passport agent they just ask me how many days I’m there, and then they just let me in. However, if I forget to fill out the check mig then they ask me all kinds of questions about where I’m staying with my phone number. However, I’ve never been asked for a return flight, been like 10 times in the last couple years. I always have one anyway, but that’s interesting. I have not heard of that yet until now.
Yeah this last time I entered they didn't ask me for an exit flight either, but the time before they wouldn't let me board without one. It all depends on the agent you get lol
There is a paid Check Mig form that sometimes pops on Google. One time I was at the airport trying to do it before my flight and the one that cost popped up. I luckily knew it was BS and didn't pay
Also when you translate the US is often Estados Unidos.
Yes good point about the Estados Unidos! When I was much younger I actually got scammed by one of those websites when I was filling out an ESTA to enter the US - paid $100 instead of the standard $30 lol
Does this only apply to anyone that books a one-way trip or is this for round trip as well? I am traveling there in June and would hate to be held back because of documents.
You need to fill in check mig regardless of one way or return.
Very helpful video man I go back to Colombia in October I live in uk thanks
Hey Joel. I'm moving to Medellin in late October. Since I'm coming towards the end of the year and the maximum 180 day tourist stamp is within a calender year shouldn't I leave Colombia sometime in January then come back?
Yes, the 180 days per calendar year resets every 1st of January - so if you leave in December and then re-enter in Jan you'll get a fresh 180 days!
Thank you Joel
Hi AK
I will travel to colombia from brazil but i have to change plane in panama . what flight number should i put in check mig, the fisrt one from brazil or the second one that arriving to colombia
THANKS BRO
You gotta put the flight number that's entering Colombia
Regarding exit tickets, do you know of anyone who has used a prepaid bus ticket from a city like Pasto into Ecuador? Not sure such a thing exists, but it would be useful.
I don't, but that's a great idea!
Good idea about the refundable ticket. Also in US Expedia gives the 24 hr grace period to cancel. Never tried from Colombia, but will next time.
Yup a few people have commented that, sounds like another great option however I'd make sure you have some written proof before you try that.
Oh dear I’ve never been there I’d like to visit South America. Yea few countries will let a foreigner in under visitor status with no onward ticket out.
So it won’t charge your card until after 24 hours or it does charge you card the money then you get it back when you cancel within ?
I'm pretty sure they charge you then refund you later.
What is your favorite health insurance while in Colombia? I have used a couple. Never needed them, lucky me, but I wondering what others use.
Sura is the best 👌🏾
@@AKJoel Thanks! I will give them a try. Do you work with a particular agent you can recommend? Or just go to their site and get an online quote?
If im leaving from melbourne australia to medellin but i have a stop over in los angeles do i still write origin as melbourne or the last stop before arriving in medellin cause ill probably have two or three stops before arriving?
I would put Melbourne in that case, unless you exit the airport in LA.
I'd put Melbourne, cos that's your original port of departure
Appreciate that parcero 👍
2:54 I don’t recall ever having to go thru this, much less an exit flight.
Results may vary but better to be safe than sorry
I'm flying from the UK to Colombia for tourism, therefore i dont need a visa. But do i still need to complete the check-mig form?
yes you do
@AKJoel thank you sir
I’m flying tomorrow I just completed the check mig form I completed it and got confirmation I presume it was done correctly on country destination of origin I put where I’m from my nationality is that right ? I got the confirmation email have I done it correctly?
Hey, if you got the confirmation email it should be fine!
@@AKJoelI got the confirmation I’m in Canada now got to stay in airport tilt connection flight to bogota bro they searched me for drugs lmfao 🤣
So even if i choose to go on a vaca in Colombia for 7 days i have to do this check mig thing both ways? And what if i have a roundtrip? Im from Toronto by the way
Yes - every time you enter and exit Colombia you have to do the Check Mig.
I tried to registered using the new check mig. I fky in and iut theiughout thr year because i gave a multiple entry visa. I started to out my information in the system and it cancelled me out. Gave me a server error. Guess it cant handle too much information from one user as it includes your visa information. I had to byoass this issue by using the single entry mode. Using the registered user mode is broken now.
Welcome to Colombian websites 😂
I have always used an onward ticket ilo of a refundable ticket not just to Colombia but just about ever country your travel to wants to see the exit. Often they forget to check or ask but for $14 it's worth the piece of mind vs if sht happens you don't end up with an expensive ticket you don't want to use on down the line if you can't cancel within that 24 hours for some reason. Some airports only offer free wifi for a hour for example so if a flight is canceled or you miss your transfer due to a late flight your not stuck holding the bag.
Yeah it happened to me on a recent trip. I was flying to Mexico and they wouldn't let me board without an exit flight. It was 40 minutes before my flight and I the airport wifi was dodgy AF haha not worth the stress
@@AKJoel Yeah I was just passing through Bangkok and the free wifi was only one hour and the same dodgy.
Joel, I just entered the end of July and no onward ticket was requested. Been going to Colombia for 7 years now and never had or been asked for an onward ticket
I entered 3 days ago and they wouldn't let me board without an exit flight. So it really depends who you get, no point risking being turned away.
I have always been asked by the airline in the States for my return ticket, and not been given my boarding pass before showing it. By contrast, I have never been asked by immigration in Colombia to show a return ticket. (Always wait until you are through customs if you intend to cancel your return ticket.)
For entering hosting details, are they asking for the phone number of the airbnb host where it says contanct number?
I've never entered that before - just put your own phone number.
they wouldn't let me board my flight without check mig. the girl at checking helped me go to the site and let me stand to the side and ask questions while she attended other people. Its free. then you show them the pdf output right on your phone.
For the exit flight I've always had one. But from what I have heard is buy the return ticket right before the flight then refund when you land as you have detailed.
Yes exactly - but nobody wants to be doing that with dodgy airport wifi at the last minute. better to plan in advance!
Did you do a atm no withdrawal fee video ?
Yeah we spoke about it in a previous video - basically apply for a card that reimburses your ATM fees - like Charles Schwabb.
@AKJoel if I'm staying in medellin but the flight to enter is coming from Atlanta to Bogota and then I'm transferring to Medellin...what do I put on the Mig form as Immigration Point?
just put Medellin, I don't think you'll have any issues
It’s going to be Bogota that’s where you are entering the country. You will have to go through immigration and customs there then to domestic departures for your connection
@@donman256 thanks
@@AKJoel thanks
Hey man! I booked the exact same ticket as you from Expedia but I am not able to cancel it. Expedia won’t let me.. Any ideas? Thanks in advance
Hey bro, if it had all the tags saying "24 hour cancellation" like in my video you should be able to message Expedia and get them to sort it out!
@@AKJoel Fixed it man. Thanks!
Do you know the best agency with experience for visa applications for African and Asian countries?
Not sure about those continents specifically but Nexo Legal is great:
nexo.legal/contact/?rc=100005
You can rent a outward ticket for $6.99. valid for 3 days.
Also a great idea! That way your funds won't be held by Expedia - this is a good option for those who are short on cash.
Outbound flights are such pointless bureaucracy. You can rent a ticket for $10 off any "onward flight" websites.
I think it's just so they have some proof that you're not going to overstay your visa.
Before I even left the US I was asked to show return ticket. This is my 2nd time here. I'm getting a digital nomad before my 180 days are up.
Great idea, make sure to check out my video on how to get the digital nomad visa 👍🏾
Where does is say that the check mig is mandatory? on the check mig page it says "check mig allows travellers to preload information related to their trip". it does not say it's mandatory.
"All travelers must complete the online Check-Mig form at apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf between 24 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival in, or departure from, Colombia. Carry a print-out of the form, and be ready to show the electronic version on your mobile device at Colombian immigration."
co.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-changes-to-inbound-travel-requirements-and-other-public-health-measures/
@@AKJoel That's information from the US embassy. Where is the official information from the Colombian authorities?
I'm from Melbourne Australia. Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to enter Medellin Colombia?
No you don't. You only need a yellow fever vaccine if you're entering from certain countries which have high risk of yellow fever, such as Brazil.
How about people from spain
The frustrating part is Check MiG rarely works
Such a frustrating website!
I had a document showing a return flight, but when asked, I simply replied, "No, I am flying to Spain in 30 days!" That sufficed in my case. Just sayin'... it's not a legal requirement, it's just a screening question. Have backup, but it may not be required.
Yes, results may vary as with everything in Colombia 😂
I traveled to like 15 countries getting asked for where your staying , when are you leaving do you speak the native language is a pretty standard procedure. I had to wait in the bag room in london because the English thought I was going to illegally stay in UK but I boarded my flight 2 hours later and was in eastern europe. Im just happy its not covid times u had to get like 10 different things to travel it was bad.
you'd be crazy to ever want to live permanently in the UK 😂
Where are U from man ? Brittain, San Mauritius?
Australia!
@@AKJoel oh wow....my Family is in Adelaide. Im in egypt
How difficult is it to get a retirement visa?
I believe it's one of the easiest visas to get - let me know if you need a trusted lawyer to advise you
I know you need the form to enter, what about to leave Colombia?
As per the rules, you also need to fill it out when you leave.
This was helpfull. Will be flying this month to Bogota from EU. And then to Medellin.
So booking of the ticket is enough as a proof you don't realy need the ticket?
Yup! Exactly right.
Can you help
If you get your "information is already registered" error message, that means you have a field with wrong information. Double check. Estados Unidos = United States. Like other comments stated, take a screenshot and have your Airbnb address ready. Also, while in the immigration line, keep moving and pay attention. I've seen so many times people either on their phones or talking and forgot to move and left a huge gap, or don't respond when called.
Yes screen shot of Check Mig and AirBnb address is a great idea
I usally get a onward ticket for about 15 bucks just to show the ticket agent here in the states and imagration in Colombia just in case they ask for a return ticket but they have never asked me when I arrive in Medellin they ask what address I’m staying in or they just say sabaneta again lol welcome to Colombia
Yeh thats a good idea too! Plenty of sites for that.
Same yeah they never asked for return ticket just where I’m staying basically
@@Haraaami I also never got asked for a return ticket from imigracion, BUT, much to my surprise, COPA airlines wanted to see one prior to boarding a flight to Colombia...
You are only on a tourist visa? So you have to be out of the country for half the year?
I was on a student visa but it expired in July, so using 180 tourist stamp to see out the rest of the year
@@AKJoel what's the plan for next year? Can you do more than one student visa?
I plan on buying a cheap ticket to a neighboring country as my proof of exit and just letting it expire. What if my exit flight is 2 weeks from when I get in Colombia and the immigration guy says. “Oh, 2 week visit? You get a 2 week visa then”?
I came in recently and told them I was only staying for 2 weeks but they gave me 90 days. but to be safe why wouldn't you just book the exit ticket 89 days in the future?
@@AKJoel ok. I will do that.
Is your accent from Perth?
Melbourne!
Check-Mig has many issues so even though I attempt to fill it out, I do not get asked for it most of the time. I believe that Migración knows that the system has many problems. When I enter, I usually show my passport and VISA and all is good.
Yeh like most things in Colombia, the results are varied 😂
I was asked when I was in the Dominican Republic I didn't know about it until the airplane told me however when I was in Colombia I was never asked.
Which one of the items are you referring to? Exit flight or Check Mig?
@@AKJoel Check mig. As you stated, they might have seen it in the system upon entrance but when I was leaving last week I didn't do it, and I didn't have any issues leaving. I did however notice that people other than American or Europeans had theirs in hand-printed. I just left last week and I was never asked coming in or leave out but the DR was different I was asked both times to see the check mig
if i get divorced in colombia do i lose my residency visa
You should ask a lawyer. Check out Nexo Legal, they're great 👍🏾
Advice on the exit flight ticket… instead of using Expedia, just book a return flight dates a month out, directly with an airline at your airport of origin. All flights booked with airlines are cancelable within 24 hours. So you can cancel as soon as you get through Colombian immigration.
Good idea, I read somewhere that was only for flights originating in the US though - so people may want to double check.
US law states that all flights originating in or terminating in the US (not sure about transiting through the US however) can be cancelled for a full refund within 24 hours. One stipulation is that the flight must take place at least seven days after the purchase date. That said, look for "fully refundable" when you buy your ticket and read the cancellation policy.
Flew Into bogota in June and I don’t think I had to fill this out…
Yeah it's hit or miss but better just to do it in case
Do you have advice on how to deal with Migracion when you overstay your visa? I want to return but have no idea how much they will charge me when I come back. I would be interested in a private consultation if you could help me.
Yeah I overstayed for a month when I first arrived and had to pay a fine at the airport. They wouldn't let me board until I paid. So I'm assuming that since they already let you leave, you're free and clear!
I think it's the coming back that will be a problem. Migracion is cracking down and the government wants all the money they can get. They marked me as irregular and let me go but looking at current numbers I might owe over $4000 usd. I have friends looking into it but so far can't get a straight answer.
@@AKJoel
Do I need to speak Spanish or does immigration speak English?
I think almost all the agents working in the foriegner immigration desks speak some English. They get a ton of English speaking tourist entering everyday. You wont have a problem. Now most taxi drivers and other service people usually dont, so you want to have google translate handy on your phone.
I doubt that all of them will speak English, but you can use Google translate I'm sure.
If an United States citizen involved in an vehicle accident? I f the U. S citizen was at fault, however he has valid insurance, valid lincese, valid registration would thier passport been tooken away till this accident is full resolved.
I think this question is better directed to a lawyer, not a CZcamsr mate lol
not only foreigners, but Colombians also have to fill out those document amount before entering my country.
Interesting, thanks for the info!
anyone had problems using tickets from Expedia?
I have a friend who uses this trick all the time and has never had problems, but would definitely be able to hear other people's experiences too!
Have never been asked at Immigration for exit ticket! Always have one though!
But good to know, thanks
Depends who you get but I flew in yesterday and they asked me
@@AKJoel guess so, flown In here 12 or more times in past 3 years, nunca
This has been around since Covid I think. Super easy just make sure y’all hit the actually Colombian goverment site.
haha yup seems super easy but apparently it hasn't been for many people