Advice

Embassies

Visas & Passports

Colombia57 accepts no liability for incorrect travel documentation which may result in refusal of entry or deportation.

Colombian Embassies Overseas

Embassy of Colombia, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 387 8338.

Embassy of Colombia, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 9177.

Embassy of Colombia, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 230 3760.

Embassy of Colombia, Sydney, Australia: +61 (02) 9955 0311.

Embassy of Colombia, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 0211.

Consulate of Colombia, Nelson, New Zealand: +64 (0)3 545 1154.

Foreign Embassies in Colombia

British Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0)1 326 8300.

United States Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0)1 315 0811.

Canadian Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0)1 657 9800

Australian Consulate, Bogotá: +57 (0)1 530 1046.

South African Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela (also responsible for Colombia): +58 (0)212 991 4622.

Honorary Consul of Ireland, Bogotá: +57 (0)1 446 6114.

New Zealand Consulate, Bogotá: +57 (0)310 230 7795.

German Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0) 1 423 2600

French Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0) 1 638 1400

Italian Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0) 1 218 7206 or 218 0252 or 218 6680

Dutch Embassy, Bogotá: +57 (0) 1 611 5080

Visa requirements for your Colombia holiday

All tourists visiting Colombia must hold valid passports, tickets and documents for onward or return travel, and sufficient funds to cover their stay. Please check with your local Colombian Consulate or Embassey for Visa requirements. Colombia57 understand that we cannot help with the visa application process however the link below may help you.

www.travcour.com

Insurance

Insurance is a compulsory requirement for anyone travelling with Colombia57 Tours, Travel & logistics. You must make sure that your insurance is comprehensive and covers you fully for the duration of your holiday and all aspects of your trip are observed in the policy.

Health

Private medical facilities in Colombia are generally of a good quality, but may be expensive. Medical facilities in many areas of rural Colombia are limited. Most medicines are generally available, but can be costly.

You should seek medical advice before travelling to Colombia and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. Colombia57 is unable to provide you with all the necessary travel health advice as we are not health professionals.

Below are two websites that may help you with any questions you may have regarding travel health before travelling to Colombia. For U.K residents try http://www.masta-travel-health.com/travel-health.aspx and for the United states and Canada http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/colombia.aspx .

We have compiled a short list of some basic health tips that we think you should take into consideration before you travel:

Get advice from a travel health professional. Four to six weeks before departure, consult a travel medicine specialist for the most up-to-date immunization, malaria recommendations and consultation. It’s important to get your immunizations early, as some of the medication takes time to effectively immunize you.
Protect yourself from disease-bearing insects. Wear protective clothing and use insect repellent even in areas that are non-malarial.
Make sure you drink plenty of (clean) water.
Pre-fill your prescriptions; they may not be available at your destination. Take extra in case your trip is extended. Carry medications in their original packaging and pack in your carry-on luggage.
Take a basic first aid kit. Include medications for pain relief, topical preparations for minor skin wounds and infections, and medications for allergic reactions. Consider presumptive treatment (Imodium and an antibiotic) for traveller’s diarrhoea. Discuss the appropriate antibiotics for your destination with a travel health specialist.
Wash your hands regularly.

Insurance is a compulsory requirement for anyone travelling with Colombia57 Tours, Travel & logistics. Please ensure that your insurance is comprehensive and covers you fully for the duration of your holiday and all activities in your trip are covered in the policy.