Colombia Visa Requirements
For 🇮🇹 Italy passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Much improved. Tourist areas safe. Avoid certain rural areas. Use official taxis.
Money & Costs
Currency
$ Colombian Peso (COP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $35 · Mid: $70 · Luxury: $180+
Cards & ATMs
Major cities and tourist areas.
Tipping
10% often included. Extra appreciated.
Practical Info
Power
Type A, B, 110V, 60Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
Emergency: 123
Police: 112
Mobile/SIM
Buy at Claro, Movistar, Tigo.
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Bogotá: Taxi $10-15. Cartagena: Taxi $10.
Local Transport
Bogotá TransMilenio. Medellín has metro. Buses between cities.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
December-March and July-August (dry seasons).
Cultural Notes
Very friendly people. Salsa culture. Coffee is life. Dont mention drugs.
Insider Tips
Colombia transformed - now safe for tourists. Try coffee region. Cartagena is magical.
Dress Code
Casual. Layers for Bogotá altitude.