Practical Information for traveling to Colombia

Practical Information for traveling to Colombia
1) Entry Requirements with respect to passport and visa for the delegates
Visas and permits
Passengers from countries that have a restriction need to apply for a tourist visa in
the Colombian consulate of their country of origin to be able to travel to Colombia
Restriction on visas to enter Colombia
Nationals of the following countries do not require Visa TP-11, TP-12 and TP-13, to
enter and remain temporarily in the country: Alemania, Andorra, Antigua y Barbuda,
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaiyán, Bahamas, Barbados, Bélgica, Belice, Bolivia,
Brasil, Brunei-Darussalam, Bulgaria, Bhután, Canadá, Checa (República), Chile, Chipre,
Corea (República de), Costa Rica, Croacia, Dinamarca, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador,
Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, España, Estados Unidos de América,
Estonia, Fiji, Filipinas, Finlandia, Francia, Georgia, Granada, Grecia, Guatemala,
Guyana, Honduras, Hungría, Indonesia, Irlanda, Islandia, Islas Marchall, Islas Salomón,
Israel, Italia, Jamaica, Japón, Kazajstán, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo,
Malasia, Malta, México, Micronesia, Mónaco, Noruega, Nueva Zelandia, Países Bajos,
Palau, Panamá, Papua Nueva Guinea, Paraguay, Perú, Polonia, Portugal, Reino Unido
de la Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, República Dominicana, Rumania, Rusia
(Federación de), Saint Kitts y Nevis, Samoa, San Marino, Santa Lucía, Santa Sede, San
Vicente y las Granadinas, Singapur, Sudáfrica, Suecia, Suiza, Suriname, Trinidad y
Tobago, Turquía, Uruguay and Venezuela
Foreigners of countries that have no restriction when they travel to Colombia, if they
travel only for tourism, may stay in the country for up to 90 days from the date of
entry that is indicated on the immigration seal, which is stamped on the passport by
the official at the port of entry.
Visa required
The following countries require visa to entry into the country. The consular posts of
the Republic of Colombia do not require any authorization for execution: Albania,
Argelia, Armenia, Bahrein, Bangladesh, Benín, Bielorrusia, Bosnia y Herzegovina,
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Camerún, Chad, Comoras, Congo,
Costa de Marfil, Egipto, Eritrea, Etiopía, Gabón, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea
Bissau, Guinea Ecuatorial, Haití, India, Kenya, Kirguistán, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait,
Lesotho, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldivas, Mali, Marruecos, Mauricio,
Mauritania, Moldavia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua,
Níger, Omán, Qatar, República Centroafricana, Rwanda, Santo Tomé y Príncipe,
Calle 72 # 10-70 Torre A, Of. 705, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: 2124543, 2124055 Fax: 2170713
E-mail: naturgas@naturgas.com.co Web Site www.naturgas.com.co
Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Swazilandia, Tailandia, Tanzania, Tayikistán, Timor
Oriental, Togo, Tonga, Túnez, Turkmenistán, Tuvalu, Ucrania, Uzbekistán, Vanuatu,
Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
NOTE: if you need an Invitation Letter, let us know via e-mail with Mr. German Osorio Naturgas General Secretary (gosorio@naturgas.com.co).
More info: http://www.colombia.travel/en/international-tourist/practicalinformation/travel-to-colombia-information-and-advice/before-coming
2) Country Information
Activities and attractions to discover
Colombia is a country for exploring, resting, becoming acquainted with its history,
culture, and traditions, falling in love, caring for your health, and learning a multitude
of things.
Its incredible natural biodiversity, which is represented in 53 protected areas and
countless sites of great beauty, is perhaps the main attraction we present to the
world.
Our complex geographic relief determined various regional identities that multiply the
faces of Colombia. Browse through our different tourist products and share our
passion for Colombia.
More Info: http://www.colombia.travel/en/international-tourist/sightseeing-what-to-do/
3) Mobile telephone for foreign systems
Visitors should ask in their own country mobile service provider for “Roaming” service
in Colombia. If service is available in Colombia don’t worries about coverture, principal
cities have 100% coverture and in principal foreign areas reception is also high.
If the mobile service provider that you have does not have “Roaming” service in
Colombia you should buy a pre-paid Cellphone in any of the National mobile service
providers listed below:
Calle 72 # 10-70 Torre A, Of. 705, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: 2124543, 2124055 Fax: 2170713
E-mail: naturgas@naturgas.com.co Web Site www.naturgas.com.co
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Claro http://www.claro.com
Movistar http://www.movistar.com.co
Tigo http://www.tigo.com.co
Uff http://www.uffmovil.com
More info: http://www.colombia.com/turismo/guia-delviajero/telefonia/indicativos.aspx
Emergency Numbers:
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National Police: 123
 Civil Defense: 144 or 640 0090 in Bogotá
 Administrative Security Department DAS: 153
 Colombian Red Cross: Log on to www.cruzrojacolombiana.org and check the
office number of the corresponding department.
4) Recommended cash/credit card behavior
Money Exchange
Foreign country money exchange must be done exclusive in Money Exchange Office in
airports, Hotels or Banks. Currency exchange rate change day to day and the official
reference is the American Dollar. Liquidation is done under the official daily rate with a
commission and service fee of 2 or 3%.
ATM
Principal cities have an extended ATM Network 24 hours working with English language
option distributed in strategic places a along the cities, particularly over the principal
roads, and malls. Some ATM with the Cirrus, Visa and Master card logos are available for
international transactions
Debit Cards
Generally high category restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, stores offer this modality of
payment.
Credit cards
Hotels, restaurants and commercial areas accept international credit cards (Visa and
Master Card). Few places accept American Express and Diners Club.
More info: http://www.colombia.com/turismo/guia-del-viajero/moneda-y-divisas/
Calle 72 # 10-70 Torre A, Of. 705, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: 2124543, 2124055 Fax: 2170713
E-mail: naturgas@naturgas.com.co Web Site www.naturgas.com.co
5) Transportation from Airports to meeting venue
Circuit routes are available during the event (International Airport Rafael Núñez,
Cartagena de Indias – Hotel Hilton Hotel, Cartagena de Indias) and coordinated with
international flights. An IGU stand will be in the Airport facilities helping all
international guests. Directions for the meeting venue should be given in this place.
6) Information of the venue hotel:
HILTON HOTEL contact info for special price is below (Reserves Department):
Email: ctghitwrm@hilton.com
Phone number: +57 5 694 8000 ext. 1223, 1224
7) National specific information.
Vaccination
All travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some
vaccines may also be required for travel.
Routine
Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines
vaccines
before every trip. These vaccines include measlesmumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanuspertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio
vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country
you are visiting.
Hepatitis A
CDC recommends this vaccine because you can get
hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in
Colombia, regardless of where you are eating or staying.
Typhoid
You can get typhoid through contaminated food or
water in Colombia. CDC recommends this vaccine for
most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends
or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you
are an adventurous eater.
More info: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/colombia
Calle 72 # 10-70 Torre A, Of. 705, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: 2124543, 2124055 Fax: 2170713
E-mail: naturgas@naturgas.com.co Web Site www.naturgas.com.co
8) Cartagena Pictures
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia.. It was built by the
Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as
the Castillo de San Lázaro.
La Torre del Reloj: Representative symbol of Cartagena and principal entrance to the city.
Calle 72 # 10-70 Torre A, Of. 705, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: 2124543, 2124055 Fax: 2170713
E-mail: naturgas@naturgas.com.co Web Site www.naturgas.com.co
Cartagena Beach: Its white beaches and transparent waters invite sun and beach lovers to
become immersed in a marvelous landscape.
Calle 72 # 10-70 Torre A, Of. 705, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Teléfono: 2124543, 2124055 Fax: 2170713
E-mail: naturgas@naturgas.com.co Web Site www.naturgas.com.co