22 GENERAL INFORMATION
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All foreign travelers must have a valid passport to enter Colombia. It's the
traveler's responsibility to make sure their passport is current and has at least six
months of validity. There must be blank pages to stamp upon arrival. It's highly
recommended that travelers make multiple photo copies of their main
passport page and the page with their entrance stamp. While in Colombia, law
enforcement officers and soldiers have the right to ask for identification without
probable cause. A photo copy of your passport can be presented. Your passport
along with your ATM and credit cards are your most important possessions. It's
critical to be aware of your passport's location at all times. By carrying a copy of
your passport you lessen the risk of losing it or having it stolen. The last thing
you want to do is spend your precious vacation days at the embassy dealing with
a replacement.
If you wish to drive you must have a valid driver's license. Driver licenses are
recognized from foreign countries. If you want to ride a motorcycle you must
have a valid motorcycle designation on your driver's license.
VISAS
Below is a list of countries that are eligible for basic tourist visas. This list is
subject to change and it's the traveler's responsibility to verify their personal
requirements based on their home country.
Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados,
Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei-Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic,
Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada,
Guatemala, Guyana, Holland, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia,
Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Panama,