Travelers may wish to avoid buying plane tickets until they have obtained an ESTA (or a valid visa, in case the ESTA is not approved). ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
All travelers intending to go to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain an ESTA authorization (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) BEFORE starting their trip. The ESTA program is controlled by the Department of Homeland Security / Customs and Border Protection (DHS /CBP).
How do I complete a Travel Authorization (TA)? The purpose of the trip. Length of time you will be on travel. Destination(s). Dates of departure/return. Whether a vehicle will be needed while at your destination.
Passport Exemptions Nationals of countries of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) are exempt from the passport requirement and may enter Colombia as tourists for short stays using their National Identification Document as a valid travel document.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Visa Waiver Program travelers are required to apply for and receive an approved travel authorization via ESTA to board a plane or vessel bound for the United States. (A travel authorization via ESTA is not a guarantee of admission into the United States.
All Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travellers intending to enter the US by land, sea and air will be required to obtain an approved ESTA prior to application for admission at land border ports of entry. Individuals who are not eligible to travel under the VWP may apply for a visa at any U.S. Embassy & Consulates.
Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Travelers must complete Migración Colombia's Online Check-Mig Form within 72 hours of boarding an inbound or outbound flight from Colombia.
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You must fill in the 'Check-Mig' form between 72 hours and one hour before you travel to Colombia. You will receive a confirmation email that you will need to show to immigration officials when you arrive.