Updated COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Requirements to Enter Colombia
Location: Colombia
Event: Updated COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Requirements to Enter Colombia
Effective May 1, 2022, Colombia’s Ministry of Health announced updated entry requirements for all travelers aged 18 and older arriving to Colombia.
Resolution 692 states that international travelers entering Colombia must present proof of completion of a COVID-19 vaccination scheme or either a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to the originally scheduled time of embarkment or a PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to the originally scheduled time of embarkment.
Other entry requirements remain unchanged to include wearing a facemask upon entry. Travelers must still complete Migracion Colombia’s online Check-Mig form. For further details about general entry requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, visit U.S. Embassy Bogota’s page here.
A copy of the Ministry of Health’s Resolution 692 is available at: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%C3%B3n%20692%20de%202022.pdf
Actions to Take:
- Monitor the Colombian Health Ministry website for the latest guidance regarding testing requirements.
- Check with your air carriers or travel representative prior to departure for the United States.
- Check COVID-19 Country Specific Information pages for updated information on COVID-19 related to the availability of testing.
- Visit travel.state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security.
- Click here for the Travel to the U.S. FAQs.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
Tel. +57-1-275-2000 or 601-275-2000
acsbogota@state.gov
https://co.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consular Agency, Barranquilla
conagencybarranquilla@state.gov
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
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