So you are all ready for the Colombian adventure, probably bought the tickets and go that travel insurance. You already know about the vaccination requirements and RT-PCR tests.
You check the Airline websites over and over. No one wants to be denied boarding, right?
That was what I and my Colombian wife were like when we planned to fly to Colombia a month ago. And barely 3 days before our travel, we came across something we had totally missed: Check Mig Colombia Form.
So you got your Colombia tourist visa, and you are planning for your next trip to this beautiful country. Maybe you are planning to go and work in Colombia. It doesn’t matter.
And trust me when we say this, they actually chew out Colombians at immigration who forget to fill in the Check Mig Colombia. If you are a foreigner, you can be sure as hell that they will do much more than just chew you out.

The purpose of this article is to make sure that anyone traveling to Colombia knows what the Colombia Check-MIG is all about and how to get it without spending a penny.
So now that we know your journey to Colombia comes with the Chek Mig, let’s see why in the world, would you need this.
What Is Check Mig Colombia Exactly?
Since the Covid-19 outbreak, lots of countries have come up with ways to fasten immigration and make sure that the international arrivals fulfill all the health requirements to enter the country.
For example, India has the Air Suvidha Form. Qatar has Ehteraz Pre Approval. We did both of them as well, in case you are interested to know.
Similarly, Colombia has Check Mig, which in Spanish is referred to as formulario check mig Colombia.
The Colombia Check-MIG form is nothing but a travel authorization document for international travelers.
Here is the Check Mig Colombia official website: https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf
It is a mandatory form that can be asked by the Airline before boarding and at immigration when entering the country. In our case, we were asked for it at both places.
Does Everyone Need to Fill in Check Mig Colombia?
Yes, everyone needs to do it.
It doesn’t matter whether you have the Covid-19 vaccine or RT-PCR test, whether you are a citizen or resident or you are a distant relative of Shakira. You have to complete the Colombia check Mig Form.
When to Apply Colombia CheckMig?
You need to fill out the Check Mig Colombia Form within 72 hours of boarding your flight. The latest you need the Check-MIG is 1 hour before your flight.
What are the Requirements for Colombia Check Mig?
The Check Mig Colombia Form requirements are pretty straightforward.
Unlike some other health declaration forms such as Air Suvidha for India or Ehteraz registration, you don’t need to upload any documents while filling in the Check Mig form.
You would need to have the following documents handy and submit the info from them.
- A valid passport
- Flight ticket
- Accommodation details
- A Colombia Visa if you have it
- Passport details for minor children if they travel with you
Do you need to do Check-Mig to leave Colombia?
No, speaking from first-hand experience, there is no need to submit the Check Mig Form when leaving Colombia. You only need to do it in order to enter Colombia.
We know that the form has the option to fill it out when you leave Colombia, but in practice, it is not followed. However, it is probably not a bad idea to do it in case you got time and in case they ask for it.
How to Complete Check Mig Colombia Form in 5 Steps?
Head over to the Colombia checkmig official website.

Click on the green notepad icon.
Don’t change the language to English at any point of time. This is to make sure that everything works in one go.Step 1: Fill out Travel Info
Click on Aereo if you are flying in.
Terrestre means land border entry. Marítimo stands for seaport entry. Fluvial means entry by the river.
In Tipo de Registro, choose Ingreso a Colombia.
Ciudad de Ingreso al País stands for the border check point through which you will be entering Colombia.
Fecha viaje stands for the date you will be traveling.
When you provide the Vuelo comercial, make sure to provide only the number part of your flight. When you do, it would automatically pull in the details of the flight and populate some of the relevant fields.
Here is a screenshot to help you out.

After this, you can fill in the Pais de procedencia, which is nothing but the country of origin.
After that, click on Continuar.
Step 2: Provide Personal Details
On the next page, you would need to provide personal details such as
- Passport number
- First name and Last name. In case you have more than one first name and last name, you would need to provide them.
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Country of birth
- Whether you are entering Colombia with a visa

Once done, scroll down to fill in the visa details in case you are entering with a visa. You need to provide the purpose of your travel first, and the visa type would be populated automatically.

Following that, you need to fill in
- Visa number
- Country where the visa was issued
- Issue date of the visa
- Visa expiry date
In tne next section, for address, fill in
- The state
- City
- Address
- Telephone number
Click on Continuar.
Step 3: Provide Details of Health Issues
On the next page of Colombia Check Mig Form, you need to answer the following questions:
- Are you vaccinated against Covid-19?
- In the last 14 days, have you had any of these issues?( Fever, fatigue, cough, throat pain, breathing difficulties, feeling bad in general)
- Have you tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 14 days? If yes, then you shouldn’t travel.
- In the last 15 days, have you been in : South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbawe, Angola or Zambia?
- Are you registered with BIOMIG service?

After choosing your answers, click on Continuar.
Step 4: Are you Travelling with Children?
On teh next page, you would be asked whether you are travelling with children or minors. In case you are, you can choose Si. It will open up a pop-up where you can fill in the personal details for your children.
After that, click on Continuar.

Step 5: Submit the form.
Finally, you would fill in the capcha and agree to the terms and conditions, and click on GUARDAR Y ENVIAR PREREGISTRO.

After this, you would be able to download the pre-registration report or Check Mig Colombia PDF for entering Colombia, referred to as Confirmación de Pre-Registro Migratorio in Spanish.
It would be a PDF that you can save on your phone or take a printout.
If you have not received an email within an hour, you can consult the Migración Colombia through a contact form. You can do the same in any error or if you notice Check Mig Colombia not working for some reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Colombia Check Mig a Visa?
The Check-MIG form for Colombia is a requirement to enter Colombia. This must not be confused with a type of visa or entry permit. Whether you are visa-exempt for Colombia or need a Colombia visitor visa, work visa or any other permit, or you are a Colombian citizen, you need to fill this in.
2. What Is The Processing Time for Colombia Check-MIG Form?
Once you have submitted the form, you would receive the confirmation within 24 hours usually, although in some cases, it can take around 72 hours.
3. Can I Edit My Information during The Check-MIG Application Form?
Not really. There is no section that allows you to do that. In case you made a mistake, you would simply need to go back by clicking on the Atras or back button.
4. How is the Entry Process in Colombia with CheckMig?
In order to enter Colombia, you would need to show the following.
- Passport
- Any visa if you need them
- Check-Mig Form
- Any Covid test and vaccination proof depending on where you are traveling from.
Thankyou very much…..
Your comments are intelligent, well reasoned and communicate clearly. I say this with some authority, for the recent inarticulate drivel I had read about Check Mig recently is astronomical!
Muchas Gracias!
Your comments are a breathe of fresh air!
Thank you Gregory. Your comments mean a lot.
When I go to save at the end it keeps asking me to acknowledge the terms and conditions. I can not for the life of me find how to do this!!
Hi Alicia,
You are not seeing a screen like the one in Step 5? Are you trying teh Spanish version?
Hi thanks so much for the article. I filled out the check mig form and quickly received the confirmation of preregistration. Is that all that I need or is that simply saying that they received my application and there is something more to come? So confusing!
Hi Amy,
yes, that is all you need.
Thank you.
But after I fill out the page with yes/no questions (i checked no to all of them except are you vaccinated, which was y) there is not a continue button.
I am stuck here, unable to advance to the next page. Help!
Hi Donna,
The continuar/continue button should be there. Make sure that you have not clicked on translate to English or any other option. If not, you would need to start from the beginning.
The United States is not listed under the country of origin .
Yes, it is. Please try to find Estados Unidos.
Hi do we have to complete another Check Mig if we decide to extend our stay or stay longer than 30 days?
Thanks so much for the information.
Hi Caroline,
No, you don’t need to.
Thank you so much for taking the time for this simple step by step explanation on filling out the Check-Mig form. We did choose to use English, and we got to the last step, and stalled because we could not locate the box with the “check”mark to submit. Our flight was within hours of departure and realizing this form was a non negotiable requirement, we even made copies of every page we filled out, drove 40 miles to the airport, and presented them to the airlines check-in clerk, who refused to accept them. Now, we were in a real panic. Back home 40 miles to the computer, with time running out, and after several calls, we FINALLY got some Customer Service help and together we discovered the “check” mark to submit was located all by itself on the very far left side of the page, and barely visible because of it’s tiny size, NOT below the Capcha box. With one click, we got our email confirmation and just made the flight. Hope this helps anyone who has had the same problem. Thanks again.
Wow!! Glad to know everything worked out in the end John.