General information: Colombia was one of three countries formed after the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). The 40-year-old insurgency against the government intensified in the 1990s, thanks in part to funding from the drug trade. Despite mass violence and the transfer of large rural areas to the control […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes No/1 Yes Other EU countries Yes 1 Yes Switzerland Yes No/1 Yes Austria Yes No/1 Yes Germany Yes No/1 Yes Passport information A passport is generally required, it must be valid for at least 6 months when entering Colombia and it […]