Colombian customs penalties for unprepared travelers entering the country

Attention, all adventurers planning a trip to Colombia! Be sure to bookmark this ultimate guide to entry requirements before you set off on your journey~

[Entry Documents]
⭐️ Visa
✅ If you hold a Chinese passport and have a valid U.S. visa for over 180 days, you can enter Colombia without a separate visa;
✅ Hong Kong passport holders enjoy visa-free access for up to 180 days;
⭐️ Don’t forget to bring your return flight ticket and hotel reservation details;
⭐️ Complete the CheckMig form anytime between 1 hour and 72 hours before your flight departs;

[Entry Process]
1️⃣ Upon arriving at Bogota airport, follow the flow of travelers to the arrivals hall.

Colombian customs penalties for unprepared travelers entering the country
Colombian customs penalties for unprepared travelers entering the country

Proceed through the Foreign Citizens channel and line up for customs clearance;
2️⃣ Be prepared to answer questions about the purpose of your visit, accommodation details, and your planned return date;
3️⃣ Once cleared by customs, head straight to the baggage claim area to collect your luggage and prepare to leave the airport;
4️⃣ Just about 50 meters after exiting the terminal, you’ll find the first currency exchange booth (converting USD to Colombian Pesos);
5️⃣ After collecting your luggage, you’ll pass through one final security checkpoint before officially exiting the airport;
6️⃣ The exit level is the arrivals level, located on the 1st floor.

Taxis to your destination are conveniently stationed just to the left as you exit;

[Customs and Quarantine]
❌ Prohibited items: Animals and their products, firearms, ammunition, drugs, and any illegal contraband;
⭕️ Restricted items:
🔺 Cash and valuables: Carrying more than $10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency is strictly prohibited;
🔺 Food and beverages: Some processed foods may be allowed, but quantities and types are subject to restrictions;
🔺 Medicines: Personal medications in reasonable amounts are generally permitted, provided you carry a doctor’s prescription or relevant documentation;

[How to Fly to Colombia]
👉🏻 Via North American countries: Direct flights to Bogota are available from major cities like New York (JFK), Miami, and Los Angeles;
👉🏻 Via European countries: Flights departing from Paris, Frankfurt, London, etc.

, often make stops in Amsterdam, Miami, or New York before reaching Bogota;
👉🏻 Via South American countries: Numerous direct flights connect Bogota with cities such as São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Santiago;

🙃 Flying to South America? Brace yourself—it’s a marathon journey that feels like hell-level long-haul flying!

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