All about Check-MIG Colombia
The Check-MIG is an electronic questionnaire that the Colombian Government implemented due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Completing this additional travel document is currently mandatory for every person wishing to enter Colombia. Moreover, the Check-MIG must be also completed by a person leaving Colombia.
The introduction of the Check-MIG form was aimed at ensuring the safety of travelers movement and controlling the further spread of the virus.
The form should be completed within 24 hrs before the scheduled arrival in Colombia and 1 hour before the boarding at the latest.
The approved Check-MIG has a 30-day validity and since it functions as a one-entry document, it means that any time you will be crossing the Colombian border, you need to complete a new declaration form.
The Check-MIG is available online and a traveler can complete it within minutes without needing to visit any diplomatic mission. After filling out the online form and covering the processing fee, the approved document will be delivered to the applicant’s email address.
Please note: Check-MIG is not the same as a visa. If you are a citizen of a non-visa-exempt country, you will need to obtain both documents prior to your travel. Bear in mind that even if you can enjoy visa-free entry to Colombia, you will still need to have the approved Check-MIG!
Requirements to submit the Check-MIG Form
Before going to the online application form, prepare some health and travel-related details. You will be asked to indicate the way you plan to enter Colombia, i.e., land, sea, or air. Also, you need to know the date and time of your intended arrival or departure, Colombian entry point, flight reservation number, etc.
Make also sure to have ready your passport as you will need to provide some personal details. Finally, you will be asked a few health-related questions which are essential to assess whether your health status allows for your travel to Colombia.
The COVID-related questions that you will need to answer refer to:
- your recent self-isolation or quarantine
- being tested/being tested positive within the last 14 days
- your potential contact with infected people or people having COVID-like symptoms
- your potential COVID-like symptoms within the last 14 days, e.g., fever, sore throat, malaise, cough, etc.
Step-by-step Check-MIG application guide
Firstly, prepare any working electronic device and check your Internet connection. Sit back in your chair and go to the online application form. Next, follow these steps:
- Fill out the Check-MIG form: provide all the necessary details concerning your health and planned travel. Double-check the entered data and proceed to the second step.
- Cover the fee: Choose one of the available methods of online payment and cover the processing fee.
- Download your Check-MIG: Go to your email address and receive the approved document. Download it and save it on your mobile device and/or print it out.
Please remember to have the copy of your approved Check-MIG to show it during the border control.
Check-MIG validity
The approved Check-MIG form remains effective for next 30 days from the date it was accepted by the Colombian authorities. All travelers must, however, remember that the form is a single-entry document and cover only one trip to Colombia.
The new application must be submitted any time one plans either to enter or exit Colombia.
Moreover, don’t forget that your Check-MIG should be approved within 24 hrs prior to boarding. 1 hour before your departure is the last moment you should have your document ready!
FAQ
What is the Colombia Check-MIG?
The Check-MIG to Colombia was introduced as an additional travel document that all travelers must hold in order to enter and exit the country. The form helps the Colombian health officials to trace new coronavirus cases and protect the health of general public.
Who needs to complete the Colombian Check-MIG?
Everyone who wishes to enter or exit Colombia must have the approved Check-MIG form no matter the border point they plan to use. Moreover, the requirement applies to all travelers, regardless their age, vaccination status or nationality.
When should the Colombia Check-MIG be completed?
You should submit your Check-MIG application between 24 hrs and 1 hr prior to your scheduled flight. Remember that you must have already approved Check-MIG. Otherwise, you may be denied boarding.
How to submit the Check-MIG declaration to Colombia?
Follow three simple steps, including filling out the online form, paying the service fee and receiving the approved document via email. The entire process shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes. Should you have any questions or doubts, you can always contact our support team.
How can I receive the approved Check-MIG?
The approved Check-MIG is sent directly to the email address provided in the online application form. Make sure to provide the correct address to avoid any problems with receiving your document.
How long does Check-MIG remain valid?
The approved Check-MIG stays valid for 30 days from the issue date. Additionally, as it is a one-entry document, it covers only one trip to Colombia.
Do children also need to submit the Colombia Check-MIG declaration?
Yes, underage travelers are not exempted from Check-MIG Colombia requirement. It is their parents or legal guardians who are responsible for completing the form on their behalf.
Are there any COVID-19 restrictions in Colombia?
Currently, fully vaccinated travelers do not need to present COVID-19 test (taken 72 hrs prior to travel) to enter Colombia. This requirement, however, still applies to non-fully-vaccinated arrivals. Moreover, the Check-MIG is mandatory no matter the traveler’s vaccination status.