Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Most Travelers Can Enter Without A Visa For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Covid-19 declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
2l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Pickpocketing in crowded areas
- Taxi overcharging
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
123
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Not Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Didi
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Nequi,daviplata
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Is Common In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Conservatively In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Moderately Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsNarco-related issues
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Hablas inglés?
AH-blas een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puedes hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-BLAR des-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puedes ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-des ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?