Do minors need to apply for a Check-mig to enter Colombia?

International travel can be complex, especially when minors are involved. When a child travels to Colombia, it is essential to comply with the requirements for visas and other documents needed to cross borders. These requirements include applying to the Colombian authorities for a Check-mig.

What is Check-mig?

Check-mig is a procedure put in place by the Migracion Colombiathe body responsible for managing migration affairs in this South American country. It consists of a computerised registration system enabling foreign visitors to obtain prior authorisation for their stay in Colombia. The process involves filling in a form providing detailed information about your identity, your background, and the reasons for and duration of your stay.

All foreign visitors must go through the Check-mig process before entering Colombia. The main purpose of the Check-mig is to give the Colombian authorities a quick and efficient way of checking the validity of your stay or refusing you entry if necessary.

Are minors covered by this procedure?

Under current regulations, minors must also apply for a Check-mig to enter Colombia.

In order to submit their Check-mig application correctly, the parents or legal guardians of a minor must ensure that they provide all the information required. In particular, parents will be asked to provide :

The child's valid passport
Details of the stay (place of accommodation, duration, etc.)
The contact details of the legal representative accompanying the child or taking charge of the child's education during the stay

In some cases, additional documents may be required, such as :

Written authorisation signed jointly by both parents when a minor is travelling alone or accompanied by a third party other than his or her parents.

Tips to make the Check-mig application process easier for minors

To make this administrative process easier, here are a few recommendations:

Be sure to fill in the online form carefully and accurately,
Keep all the documents you need to answer the questions on the form quickly and avoid mistakes,
Start this process well in advance of your planned departure date, to make sure you have the necessary authorisations,
Check that you have received the confirmation email after submitting the form; if not, don't hesitate to contact the site where you made the application.