Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Colombia.
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Travel to Colombia continues, with international flights, major airports and normal immigration procedures operating. However, serious security warnings apply to several regions because of armed groups, terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and unrest.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
High-risk regions
Security conditions vary significantly across Colombia. Current U.S. guidance advises against travel to Arauca, most of Cauca, most of Valle del Cauca and Norte de Santander because of crime and terrorism.
Venezuela border
Travellers should exercise particular caution around the Colombia-Venezuela border. Armed groups, kidnapping and violent crime remain serious risks, and some governments advise against travel to the border region.
Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena
Colombia’s major tourism and business destinations remain accessible. However, travellers should remain alert to robbery, theft and other crime even in heavily visited areas.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality and purpose of travel. Some nationalities can enter Colombia without a visa for short tourist visits, while others must obtain a visa before departure.
Check-Mig
Travellers entering or leaving Colombia by air should complete the Check-Mig immigration registration before reaching immigration control. Colombia’s immigration authority allows the form to be completed from 72 hours until one hour before travel.
Land-border travellers
Colombia’s immigration authority states that travellers using a land immigration checkpoint do not need to present Check-Mig. Travellers should still check the requirements applying to their particular border crossing.
Crime
Violent crime, including armed robbery, assault and murder, occurs in Colombia. Travellers should avoid displaying valuables, use reputable transport and exercise additional caution when withdrawing money or travelling after dark.
Demonstrations
Protests and demonstrations can occur with little notice and may disrupt roads and public transport. Travellers should avoid demonstrations and check local conditions before long road journeys.
Latest Travel Changes
Security measures in Santa Marta
Current UK travel guidance was updated on 23 September 2026 with information about heightened security measures in Santa Marta. Travellers in the area should follow instructions from local authorities and monitor local developments.
Level 3 advisory remains
The current U.S. travel advisory places Colombia at Level 3 because of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and natural-disaster risks.
Regional Do Not Travel warnings
Stronger warnings continue to apply to Arauca, most of Cauca, most of Valle del Cauca, Norte de Santander and the Colombia-Venezuela border region.
Normal international travel continues
The security warnings have not resulted in a nationwide shutdown of tourism or international air travel. Major airports and normal immigration services continue operating.
Before You Travel
Check your airline, Colombian immigration requirements, Check-Mig registration and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.
If travelling outside Colombia’s principal tourist destinations, check the security situation for your specific route and destination. Conditions can differ substantially between departments and border regions.
If travelling overland, check the status and security situation of your intended border crossing immediately before departure.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.