Colombia travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on July 26, 2025, 4:22 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

Table of contents

Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Hurricane season warning (North, Central and South America)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
●Hurricane season in North America (Pacific and Atlantic coastal regions and southern regions) and Central and South America (Caribbean and Pacific coastal regions) usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to weather information and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Robbery Victimization (Warning)

July 17, 2025, 10:55 p.m.
In June 1, a Japanese long-term traveler crossed the border from Tulcan, Ecuador, into Colombia, and was robbed while riding in a taxi waiting near the immigration checkpoint and heading to Ipiales, Nariño. Men on a motorcycle suddenly stopped the taxi, seized the Japanese traveler's backpack through the window, took the taxi and an abandoned building nearby, imprisoned him, and then seized his belongings and thoroughly searched his body to see if he had anything else he was hiding. The taxi driver may have been in collusion with the perpetrators.

2. The Japanese tourist fortunately did not resist throughout the attack and was not injured, but the total damage, including cash, electronic devices and precious metals, amounted to approximately 2 million yen. His passport was also stolen and he was unable to continue his trip.

3. The area along the border with Ecuador in Nariño province has been designated Level 3 (recommended not to travel) due to active activity by drug trafficking organizations and criminal gangs, so please do not travel there. According to Colombians living in Ipiales city, the security situation has worsened compared to before, and there are also reports that some hotels are locking their hotels with iron bars at night for security reasons.

4. We recommend the following crime prevention measures:
(1) Try to avoid using taxis on the street whenever possible. Instead, use a radio taxi or have the hotel front desk call one for you.
(2) Taxi numbers are displayed not only on the plate but also on the side of the vehicle, so make sure they all match before getting in.
(3) If you are attacked by a robber, do not resist, do not stare at the robber's face (this increases the risk of the victim remembering your face and being killed), and do not make any suspicious movements such as putting your hands in your pockets (if the robber looks at you from that angle, he or she may think that the victim is going to resist with a gun or something similar, and may harm you).

[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Colombia
Carrera 7 No.71-21, Torre B Piso 11, Bogota DC
(Opening hours: Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30)
https://www.colombia.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html