Colombia analyzes the restriction of entry to citizens of seven countries

This Monday, November 9, a circular was published that is being analyzed by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Migration, in which they are announced restrictions on entry into Colombia to the citizens of Argentina, Germany, Canada, Chile, Spain, France and the Netherlands.

The restriction would apply to non-essential travel and would be advanced in reaction to similar measures that the authorities of those seven countries have implemented for Colombian citizens in the midst of the pandemic.

It should be remembered that in these countries today There are only humanitarian flights, with a weekly frequency per airline.

In Germany, for example, tourists and short trips, up to 90 days maximum, are not allowed, they are currently only authorized if there is a justified reason for personal emergency.

The circular indicates that, starting this November 10, he could not enter Colombia for visitor activities with his passport alone, as they did, though, the This was confirmed by the Chancellery immigration authorities hold a meeting to define other conditions of the measure and its final start date.

“In a practical sense, the measure adopted means that citizens of those countries will no longer be able to enter Colombia for visitor activities with their passport alone (…) the only way that citizens of those countries can enter Colombia by carrying a visa “the document says.

Similarly, the circular excludes foreigners in possession of current visas Migrant (M), Resident (R) y Visitor (V), in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 6045 of 2017.

The list would also include holders of a diplomatic passport or visa, crew members, humanitarian emergencies or cases of force majeure.

In addition, the Foreign Ministry specified that when this measure will come into effect it would be maintained “until the Colombian government reaches an agreement coordinate the mobility of travelers in both directions with these governments ”.

This possibility of temporarily limiting the entry of hundreds of citizens of seven countries is known a few days after the announcement of the Ministry of Health, to abolish the obligation of a PCR test for the entry into the country of travelers from abroad.

According to the director general of Migration Colombia, Juan Francisco Espinosa, not requiring a PCR test is a “vote of confidence” in citizens and does not release travelers from their responsibility to refrain from traveling if they exhibit symptoms related to covid-19.

Meanwhile, in recent days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked all travelers arriving and departing from the country to follow the recommendations for their safe entry.

“Take into account the recommendations for their safe, orderly and regular entry into the country, as well as their travel abroad, based on the provisions of the aviation and health authorities for the gradual reopening of the international air operation,” said the Ministry. . .

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