Colombia / Travel Coronavirus Updates

[GroggyRo]

I do not understand your question. As I understand it the definition of a "booster" is the shot one takes after they have already taken the initial vaccine. The first vaccine initates an antibody defense against the virus and the "booster" boosts the antibodies even further. So by definition one has to be vaccianted in order to get a "booster" otherwise you are just getting a shot.

So then If you got your vaccine - then got this "booster" then by defintion you were vaccinated already before you got your booster - since the booster is not what is currently required it is not really even relative to whether you are considered vaccinated for purposes of traveling

Does that make sense to you? Because the way you write this it almost sounds like you only got one shot

Hey Mojo,

Yeah thanks for the clarification, that makes sense. I am fully vaccinated and was thinking about getting the booster but may not be able to 2 weeks before my trip. I realize I was not very clear in my question, my be. Thanks for the info tho!

[Mojo Bandit]

https://co.usembassy.gov/health-aler...ents-colombia/

For non-resident foreign travelers 18 years and older:

Vaccinated non-resident foreign travelers must present proof they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for at least 14 days prior to travel.

If less than 14 days have elapsed or if the vaccination scheme is not complete, the traveler must present a PCR test with a negative result taken within 72 hours of boarding.

Unvaccinated non-resident foreign travelers will not be allowed to enter Colombia.

For the record and some people seem genuinely confused. When they say "fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for at least 14 days prior to travel" it means that one has had the last dose of a two shot vaccine administered 14 days or more prior. Johnson & Johnson is one shot so 14 days after you would be considered good to go.

[Silver Turtle]

Even Colombian Govt may not know what it means, LOL.

To me the term "at least" in this case could indicate both way- before or after the 14th day prior to flight. It is surprising that a competent and well-reputed govt like Colombian govt issues such a fuzzy statement.

The article states this "Vaccination cards will be valid when a traveler was inoculated at least 14 days prior to boarding a flight" The justification for being vaccinated 14 days before the flight is that during this period the desired protection is achieved with a vaccine, stated Minister Ruz.


It means the 2nd shot a minimum of 14 days before trave for sure.

[Mojo Bandit]

I think this should be "must be vaccinated NOT less than 14 days before their flight" If not then they have to have the PCR test not more than 72 hours before their flight.

Passengers must be vaccinated less than 14 days before their flight and must present the 72-hour PCR test.

https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/...ravelers/28778

The article states this "Vaccination cards will be valid when a traveler was inoculated at least 14 days prior to boarding a flight" “The justification for being vaccinated 14 days before the flight is that during this period the desired protection is achieved with a vaccine,” stated Minister Ruíz.


It means the 2nd shot a minimum of 14 days before trave for sure.

[Mojo Bandit]

Does anyone know if the booster counts as the vaccine at all? I get that you need to have had 14 days after you're fully vaccinated but the booster does not count toward that correct? I. E. If I got my booster 10 days before my trip, I should be good to go?

Thanks!

I do not understand your question. As I understand it the definition of a "booster" is the shot one takes after they have already taken the initial vaccine. The first vaccine initates an antibody defense against the virus and the "booster" boosts the antibodies even further. So by definition one has to be vaccianted in order to get a "booster" otherwise you are just getting a shot.

So then If you got your vaccine - then got this "booster" then by defintion you were vaccinated already before you got your booster - since the booster is not what is currently required it is not really even relative to whether you are considered vaccinated for purposes of traveling

Does that make sense to you? Because the way you write this it almost sounds like you only got one shot

[GroggyRo]

I think this should be "must be vaccinated NOT less than 14 days before their flight" If not then they have to have the PCR test not more than 72 hours before their flight.

Does anyone know if the booster counts as the vaccine at all? I get that you need to have had 14 days after you're fully vaccinated but the booster does not count toward that correct? I. E. If I got my booster 10 days before my trip, I should be good to go?

Thanks!

[Zeos1]

Passengers must be vaccinated less than 14 days before their flight and must present the 72-hour PCR test.

https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/...ravelers/28778

I think this should be "must be vaccinated NOT less than 14 days before their flight" If not then they have to have the PCR test not more than 72 hours before their flight.

[Silver Turtle]

Passengers must be vaccinated less than 14 days before their flight and must present the 72-hour PCR test.

https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/...ravelers/28778

[Silver Turtle]

Don't use Google Chrome browser.

[SamPeter71]

With the new rules to have tested 24 hours before flight.

1. what type of test is needed.

2. Any suggested testing places in chapinero area?

[SamPeter71]

Thank you.

USA = Estados Unidos.

[Combo]

Finally got it when I used a chrome book. It did not work with my iMac or iPad, locked up on screen like previously said by Combo.

Thank you sir. Chrome worked for me also. I will see you down there (I think we're staying in the same place).

[Combo]

I am trying to fill and it does not give me option to USA as origin? I am coming on copa airlines. Also same in the nationality section. Anyone facing this issue?

USA = Estados Unidos.

[Husker Dude]

Damn, same thing. It is broken! F!

Finally got it when I used a chrome book. It did not work with my iMac or iPad, locked up on screen like previously said by Combo.

[Husker Dude]

Update -.

Just tried again. I filled in a bunch of info (passport, Date of birth, etc). Then they asked for vaccination status, symptoms, etc, then the last question was "Are you traveling with minors?" I answered "No" then clicked next and it shows something that looks like the initial page. At that page clicking any of the icons does nothing.

Anyone have a similar experience?

I can't remember from my job a year ago if I was ever asked for anything related to this form.

Damn, same thing. It is broken! F!