Colombia Travel Risk Level

Updated information on civil unrest and kidnapping. Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism . The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime , kidnapping , conflict between armed groups , and the risk of detention . Country Summary : Violent crime, like murder, assault, and robbery, is common in many areas in Colombia. In some places, organized crime is rampant. This includes extortion, robbery, and kidnapping. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity, in Colombia. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorists and criminal organizations in Colombia may attack with little or no warning and target: U.S. government facilities Local government facilities Tourist areas and attractions Transportation centers Shopping malls and markets Military and police facilities Hotels Clubs Restaurants Airports Political demonstrations are common throughout Colombia and can: Shut down roads and highways without notice or estimated reopening timelines. Lead to road closures that reduce access to public transportation. Interrupt travel within and between cities. Become violent and result in deaths and injuries. Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in Colombia are prohibited from : Going to Colombia’s land borders with neighboring countries without special authorization. Using motorcycles. Using street taxis or any public transportation that is not prearranged. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Colombia. If you decide to travel to Colombia: Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas . Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Check local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep a low profile. Do not

Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism . The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime , kidnapping , conflict between armed groups , and…

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel Colombia-Venezuela border and northern Colombia FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: all of Norte de Santander Department, including Cúcuta. all of Arauca Department the municipality of Puerto Carreño in Vichada Department within 5km of the rest of the border with Venezuela. FCDO currently advises against all travel to Venezuela’s border regions with Colombia . You should not use any of the Colombia-Venezuela land crossings. Pacific coast and Colombia-Panama border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Chocó Department, except for the department capital Quibdó, the towns of Nuquí and Bahía Solano and Capurganá the western part of Valle del Cauca Department, including Buenaventura the municipality of Jamundí, Valle del Cauca the South Pacific, Sanquianga and Telembi regions of Nariño Department the southern part of Córdoba Department the Urabá and Bajo Cauca regions of Antioquia Department the southern part of Bolívar Department Central Colombia FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: all of Guaviare Department, except for the department capital San José del Guaviare Cartagena del Chairá, San Vicente del Caguan, Puerto Rico, El Doncello, Paujil and La Montañita in Caquetá Department the Ariari region of southern Meta, except for Caño Cristales If travelling to the tourist site of Caño Cristales, travel by air from the town of La Macarena with a reputable tour company. Colombia-Ecuador border and southern Colombia FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 5km of the border with Ecuador except for: all of Cauca Department, except for the department capital Popayán the border crossing on the Pan-American highway at the Puente Internacional de Rumichaca the city of Ipiales in Nariño Department FCDO advises against all but essential trav

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all but essential travel: Colombia-Venezuela border and northern Colombia FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: all of Norte de Santander Department, including Cúcuta. all of Arauca Department the municipality of…

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: Zones frontalières avec le Vénézuéla, le Panama, l’Équateur, le Pérou et le Brésil Les frontières de la Colombie sont des zones de trafics où des bandes criminelles sont actives et où les groupes…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Higher-risk regions — Partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung): Auswärtiges Amt: Teilreisewarnung (partial travel warning) — travel advised against for parts of the country.