Columbia another fee for Canadians

[LHT28]

this was posted in another  site  about  an entry fee for Canadians  plus  an Electronic Immigration Form must be filled out in advance

 

Wonder is cruisers are exempt  or not ??

 

 

Entry tax

As of November 14, 2023, you must pay an entry fee equivalent to $85 CAD in Colombian Pesos upon arrival in Colombia. You can only pay by credit card. The payment must be made upon entering the country during the immigration control process. There could be significant delays to make the payment, which could disrupt your travel plans.

 

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia#entryexit

[Fouremco]

Another CC thread on the topic:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2977180-entry-fee/

[d9704011]

The electronic immigration form is available but can only be filled in for those arriving by air.  We're doing a Panama Canal transit ove Xmas/New Years and will be visiting Cartagena.... my understanding is there will be a special line, upon entry, for Canadians to pay the fee.

[CDNPolar]

Always consult the Canadian Government site for any country you are going to:  (Look at this site for every destination on a cruise or land based tour)

 

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia#entryexit

 

Electronic Immigration Form 

You must complete a free electronic immigration form (Check-Mig) within 72 hours to 1 hour before:

• boarding a flight to or from Colombia
• entering into Colombia via land, maritime or river crossings 

You will need the following information to complete the form:

• flight details
• a valid passport
• a valid email address
• the address where you will be staying in Colombia
• a phone number

Electronic Immigration Form – Colombia Migration Agency

Entry tax

As of November 14, 2023, you must pay an entry fee equivalent to $85 CAD in Colombian Pesos upon arrival in Colombia. You can only pay by credit card. The payment must be made upon entering the country during the immigration control process. There could be significant delays to make the payment, which could disrupt your travel plans.

You don't have to pay this entry tax if:

• your destination is the archipelago of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina
• you have a valid Colombian visa
• you are less than 14 years of age or more than 79 years old
• you are a member of the crew of international transport means (conditions apply)

Edited December 8, 2023 by CDNPolar

[d9704011]

5 minutes ago, CDNPolar said:

Always consult the Canadian Government site for any country you are going to:  (Look at this site for every destination on a cruise or land based tour)

 

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia#entryexit

 

Electronic Immigration Form 

You must complete a free electronic immigration form (Check-Mig) within 72 hours to 1 hour before:

• boarding a flight to or from Colombia
• entering into Colombia via land, maritime or river crossings 

You will need the following information to complete the form:

• flight details
• a valid passport
• a valid email address
• the address where you will be staying in Colombia
• a phone number

Electronic Immigration Form – Colombia Migration Agency

Entry tax

As of November 14, 2023, you must pay an entry fee equivalent to $85 CAD in Colombian Pesos upon arrival in Colombia. You can only pay by credit card. The payment must be made upon entering the country during the immigration control process. There could be significant delays to make the payment, which could disrupt your travel plans.

You don't have to pay this entry tax if:

• your destination is the archipelago of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina
• you have a valid Colombian visa
• you are less than 14 years of age or more than 79 years old
• you are a member of the crew of international transport means (conditions apply)

Good luck trying ro fill in the form for a Maritime (cruise ship) arrival; it will only work for arrival by air.  We'll see what happens pre-arrival Cartagena and at the port.  Wouldn't surprise me if the authorities don't bother with the Canadians onboard just to avoid the hassle on their part.

[LHT28]

4 hours ago, d9704011 said:

The electronic immigration form is available but can only be filled in for those arriving by air.  We're doing a Panama Canal transit ove Xmas/New Years and will be visiting Cartagena.... my understanding is there will be a special line, upon entry, for Canadians to pay the fee.

hope you will report back on your experience

[d9704011]

2 hours ago, LHT28 said:

hope you will report back on your experience

I will.

[Florida_gal_50]

I was on a partial Panama cruise that started in Fort Lauderdale on November 12 and we definitely got to Cartagena after the 14th.  Didn’t hear a peep about this.

[3Shelaghs]

Pax onboard Rotterdam at present, said no Visa needed two weeks ago in Cartagena.

[d9704011]

On 12/8/2023 at 1:05 PM, d9704011 said:

I will.

Just to report back.  We were in Cartagena today on the Emerald Princess and not a peep on the fee for Canadians entering Colombia.  I don't believe we were exempt but the logistics of collecting the fee from Canadian cruise ship passengers are probably onerous and the thing is likely targeted at air passengers.