Before boarding a plane to or from Colombia, you must fill out the Check Mig Colombia form - it's not a visa, but it's just as important. Find out what the Check Mig Colombia form is for, where and how to fill it out

Colombia is a popular travel destination that attracts tourists from all over the world, including citizens of Guatemala, El Salvador and Pakistan.

The Colombia Check-MIG Form is an electronic form that helps manage the immigration control process for everyone entering and leaving Colombia.

Importantly! All travelers – citizens, residents and visitors, regardless of visa status – must complete a visa when entering or leaving the country.

The procedure for filling out the Check Mig Colombia Form is detailed later in this article.

What is Check Mig Colombia?

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, many countries have devised ways to speed up immigration and ensure that arriving foreign nationals meet all health requirements for entry into the country. Appropriate forms have worked in India, Qatar and many other countries of the world. Colombia is no exception.

In Colombia, Check Mig Colombia was introduced, which in Spanish is called “formulario check mig Colombia”.

The Colombia Check-MIG form is nothing more than a travel authorization for international travelers. This is a mandatory form that may be requested by the airline before boarding and by immigration officials upon entry into the country.

How much does it cost to fill out a Check Mig form in Colombia?

There is no charge for the Check Mig form in Colombia and it is completely free to fill out.

Who needs to fill out a Mig Colombia check?

Everyone needs to fill out the form. It doesn't matter whether you are a citizen or a resident, a tourist or an expat. You must complete a Mig verification form in Colombia.

What are the requirements for filling out the Check Mig form in Colombia?

The requirements for the Check Mig Colombia form are quite simple. Unlike some other health declaration forms, you do not need to upload any documents when completing the Check Mig form. The following documents are required to submit information:

- Valid passport.

- Airline ticket.

- Accommodation details.

- Colombian visa, if available.

- Passport details of minor children, if they are traveling with you.

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How to fill out the Check Mig Colombia form: step-by-step instructions

Step 1 – Go to Check Mig Colombia official site

Go to Check Mig Colombia Official Site.

Step 2 – Fill in your travel information

- Press Aereo if you're flying.

- Terrestre means entry through a land border.

- Marítimo means the entrance to the seaport.

- Fluvial means entering by river.

In Tipo de Registro, select Ingreso a Colombia.

Ciudad de Ingreso al País means the border checkpoint through which you will enter Colombia.

Fecha viaje means the date you plan to travel.

When you fill in the Vuelo block, make sure you include only the number part of your flight. When you do, it will automatically enter your flight details and fill in some relevant fields.

After that, you can fill in the Pais de procedencia, which is nothing more than the country of origin.

Step 3 – Provide personal details

On the next page, you will need to provide personal data:

- Passport number.

- Name and Surname. If you have more than one first and last name, you will need to provide them.

- Sex.

- Date of birth.

- Country of birth.

- Email.

After that, scroll down to fill in your visa details if you are entering with a visa. First you need to specify the purpose of your trip and the visa type will be filled in automatically.

At the next stage, enter:

- Visa number

- The country where the visa was issued

- Visa issuance date

- Visa validity period

In the next section, fill in the address: state, city, address, phone number and click "Continue".

Step 4 – Provide health information

On the next page of the Colombia Check Mig form, you need to answer the following questions:

- Are you vaccinated against Covid-19?

- Have you had any of these problems in the last 14 days? (fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, general well-being)

- Have you tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 14 days? If so, you should not travel.

- In the last 15 days, have you been to: South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola or Zambia?

- Are you registered in the BIOMIG service?

After choosing the answers, click Continue”.

Step 5 – Are you traveling with children?

On the next page, you will be asked if you are traveling with children or minors. If so, you can choose Si. A pop-up window will open where you can fill in your children's personal information.

After that, click "Continue".

Step 6 – Submit the form

Finally, you must fill in the captcha and agree to the terms and conditions, then click GUARDAR Y ENVIAR PREREGISTRO.

You will then be able to download the pre-registration report or Check Mig Colombia PDF file for entering Colombia, which in Spanish is called Confirmación de Pre-Registro Migratorio .

This will be a PDF file that you can save on your phone or print.

If you have not received an email within an hour, you can contact Migración Colombia through the contact form. You can do the same in case of any error or if you notice that Check Mig Colombia is not working for some reason.

How long is Check MIG valid?

A MIG check is usually valid for a certain period, which may vary depending on the specifics of your trip. As a general rule, a MIG check is valid for 90 days from the date of authorization. This means that you can travel to Colombia within 90 days from the date of issuance of the MIG check.

If your trip exceeds the validity period of your MIG check, you will need to renew your permit to continue legal travel in Colombia. Renewals can be done online on the official website of Migración Colombia. It is advisable to apply for an extension before your initial Check MIG expires to avoid problems during your stay.

We will remind you! When choosing a country to move to and obtain citizenship, it is important to pay attention to the mobility indicator and the strength of the passport. We have already told which Latin American countries can boast of the strongest passports in the region.

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Ihor Usyk - head of Visit World's legal department

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Products from Visit World for a comfortable trip:

Checklist for obtaining a visa and necessary documents in Colombia;

Legal advice on immigration to Colombia;

Travel insurance for foreigners in Colombia;

Medical insurance all over the world.

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