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Colombia Now Allows Unvaccinated Tourists To Enter

Colombia Now Allows Unvaccinated visitors & tourists are now able to enter Colombia for tourism purposes with proof of a negative Covid-19 test result, as of May 1, 2022.

The nation had previously banned entry – in November 2021 – for individuals that had not received their vaccination against Covid-19.

What Were Colombia’s Previous Entry Requirements?

There is no doubt that Colombia’s entry requirements have been somewhat challenging to keep up to date with – as the nation has continually made changes to them, since officially reopening for tourism back in September 2020. 

Let’s take a dizzying look at how the entry requirements for international visitors have changed throughout the last two years.

Colombia Officially Reopened For Tourism On 21 September 2020

When the country reopened its borders for international tourists – from all countries – on 21 September 2020, visitors to the country were required to:

  • show proof of a negative PCR test
  • complete an online migration form
  • undergo health screening on arrival into the country.

And, there was no requirement for tourists to undertake any sort of quarantine, so overall the entry requirements were pretty straightforward for anyone wanting to enter Colombia.

Colombia Removed Its PCR Test Requirement On 4 November 2020

Fast forward less than two months (4 November) – following the country’s reopening – the Colombian government made the decision to remove the requirement for travelers to show proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test result upon arrival.

The news came as somewhat of a surprise at the time, due to the nation has experienced an increase in the number of Covid cases – since welcoming back tourists.

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