Here are some preparations you should make for a trip to Colombia:
 

• Passport and Visa: Check the validity of your passport. German citizens can travel to Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. For longer stays or specific purposes, check visa requirements.
   
• Health and Vaccinations: Research recommended vaccinations for Colombia, including Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever (depending on your travel plans). Some regions may require precautions against Malaria. Consult your doctor before departure.
   
• Travel Insurance: It's advisable to have travel insurance covering medical emergencies and trip cancellation costs.
   
• Language: Spanish is the official language in Colombia. Basic knowledge can be very helpful, especially outside of tourist areas.
   
• Money and Payment: The currency in Colombia is the Colombian Peso (COP). It's recommended to carry some cash, but major cities also accept credit cards.
   
• Safety: Check current safety advisories for Colombia, especially for specific regions. Keep important documents and valuables secure.
   
• Climate and Clothing: Colombia has diverse climates due to its geography. Pack accordingly for your destinations, but generally lightweight clothing layers are recommended.
   
• Transportation: Plan ahead for your intra-Colombian transportation, such as flights or buses, depending on which regions you intend to visit

• Emergency Contacts: Note down important phone numbers, including the German embassy or consulate in Colombia, as well as local emergency numbers.
   
• Itinerary Planning: Create a rough itinerary including places you want to visit, and book important accommodations and activities in advance to ensure a smooth trip.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
 

• Fire department: 119
• Police emergency: 112
• Ambulance: 231 900 8

VACCINATIONS 
 

VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS -> Source: tropeninstitut.de - accessed on 08.02.2025

For all travelers:

• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis A
• Rabies
• Yellow fever

Yellow fever risk areas below 2,300m in Colombia:

 

• Arauca, Antioquia, Atlántico Bolivar, Boyaca, Caldas, Caquetá, Casanare, Cauca Cesar, Choco, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, Guainía, Guaviare, Huila, Magdalena, Meta, Norte de Santander, Providencia Putumayo, Quindio, Riasaralda, San Andrés, Santander, Sucre, Tolima, Vaupés, and Vichada
• Middle Valley along the Magdalena River
• Border regions with Ecuador and Venezuela at the foot of the Cordilleras, Uraba
• Foot of the Sierra Nevada and eastern areas of Orinoquia and Amazonia
• Cities of Acandí, Juradó, Riosucio, and Unguía in the Choco Department
• Cities of Albania, Barrancas, Dibulla, Distracción, El Molino, Fonseca, Hatonuevo, La Jagua del Pilar, Maicao, Manaure, Riohacha, San Juan del Cesar, Urumita, and Villanueva in the La Guajira Department

Yellow fever low-risk areas:

 

• Departments of Cauca, Nariño, and Valle de Cauca
• Central and southern Choco Department
• Cities of Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, and Medellín

No yellow fever transmission:

 

• Areas above 2,300m
• Urban areas of Bogotá and Uribia in the La Guajira Department

For travelers at specific risks:

 

• Hepatitis B for close social contacts and long-term stays
• Typhoid in poor sanitary conditions
• Rabies for trekking trips and long-term stays in rural areas
• Measles for all children
• Dengue for travelers with previous dengue infection

Increased infection risk without vaccination options includes:

 

• Gastrointestinal infections
• Leishmaniasis
• Chagas disease

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