Check-mig or online pre-registration (Migraci\u00f3n Colombia) is a compulsory step for anyone wishing to travel to Colombia. This system was set up by the Colombian government to facilitate migration checks when travellers enter and leave the country. <\/p>\n
Nationals of many countries are exempt from visa requirements for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days in Colombia. However, they must register using the mig-MIG verification tool developed by Migraci\u00f3n Colombia.<\/p>\n
These countries include :<\/p>\n
- The member countries of the European Union - The countries of the Schengen Area - The United Kingdom - The United States of America - Canada - Australia - New Zealand<\/p>\n
It should also be noted that certain Latin American countries are eligible for this visa exemption, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and many others. For the full list of visa-exempt countries eligible for Check-mig Colombia, please consult the official Migraci\u00f3n Colombia website or contact Colombian diplomatic and consular offices.<\/p>\n
Nationals of non-visa-exempt countries must obtain a visa from the relevant Colombian consulate. This visa may be a tourist, business, work or student visa, depending on the reason for the trip.<\/p>\n
However, even with a visa, these travellers must also complete the Check-mig form online before arriving in Colombia.<\/p>\n
This stage is used to check entry to and exit from Colombian national territory.<\/p>\n
The Check-mig Colombia process must be initiated by travellers at least 24 hours before their departure and no more than one week before their journey (if you use our services, we would like you to submit your application as soon as possible). 5<\/b> days beforehand to ensure that your file is complete). It is important to note that pre-registration does not replace the visa or valid passport required to enter Colombia.<\/p>\nInformation needed to complete the Check-mig form<\/h3>\n
To fill in the online form correctly, here is some information to bear in mind:<\/p>\n
1. Passport number 2. Passport issuing country 3. Nationality 4. Date of birth 5. Address of intended place of residence in Colombia 6. Planned dates of arrival and departure 7. return air ticket<\/p>\n
It is essential to have this information to hand if you are to fill in the form correctly.<\/p>\n
Once all the required information has been entered in the form and you have paid, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the details of your request. The ChekMig will be emailed to you a few days later. This document must be printed out and presented to the Colombian immigration authorities when you enter or leave the country. It is also advisable to keep an electronic copy of the document on your mobile phone or tablet in case the paper copy is lost or damaged during the journey.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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