Documents required for your Check-mig application in Colombia

Are you planning to travel to Colombia soon and wondering what documents you need to successfully complete your Check-mig application? Read this article to find out which documents are essential to simplify the immigration process.

What is the Check-mig application?

The Check-mig system, set up by the Migration Colombia Special Administrative Unit, is an electronic form for people planning to visit Colombia for tourism, work or other reasons. It is used to check your eligibility to stay in the country, and can be completed online before you leave. This system helps to ensure that all travellers enter the country quickly and securely.

List of documents required for the Check-mig application

To facilitate the processing of your Check-mig application, it is important to provide a number of documents that are compliant and up to date in order to avoid any delays or possible refusals by the Colombian authorities. Here is the list of documents you need to bring with you:

Check-mig form

The first step is to correctly complete the online Check-mig form, available on our site via the form. You will need to provide personal information, such as your full name, date of birth, nationality, as well as passport and travel details.

Valid passport

Another essential element in completing your application is the presentation of a valid passport. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you plan to enter Colombia, and that it contains at least two blank pages for stamps and visas.

Visa validated where applicable

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter Colombia. Check with the Colombian embassy or consulate in your country to find out the specific requirements that apply to you. If a visa is required, make sure you apply for one in good time. demand in time and have received the relevant authorisation before completing the Check-mig form.

Return or outbound air ticket

The Colombian authorities will often require proof that you intend to leave the country at the end of your stay. For this reason, you will need to provide a return ticket proving that you intend to return to your country of origin or leave for another destination after your visit to Colombia.

Other documents may be required for certain categories of traveller

Depending on your profile and the nature of your trip, specific additional documents may be required:

Minor travellers

Children under the age of 18 must also provide written and signed authorisation from their parents or legal guardians to travel to Colombia.

Professional stay or internship

If the purpose of your trip to Colombia is to work or do an internship, you will need to present an employment contract, an internship agreement or a letter of invitation from the Colombian employer detailing the conditions of your job or internship.

Medical treatment

People travelling to Colombia for medical treatment must present, in addition to the documents mentioned above, a letter on the health establishment's letterhead stating the nature and expected duration of the treatment and proof of financial capacity to pay for the treatment.