Colombia Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of March 30, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 3 of 4 · as of March 30, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
Last updated June 22, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Removal of information about the Colombian Presidential Elections and border closures.”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
March 30, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Colombia since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Colombia safe? What the official advisory says
to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and natural disasters. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Violent crime is common in many areas of Colombia, including murder, assault, and robbery. Other crimes, such as drugging, extortion, kidnapping, and armed break-ins—including at hotels and other places tourists stay—also occur frequently in some regions.
Street crime occurs throughout Colombia and can quickly become violent. If you are targeted by criminals, do not resist. Police procedures and investigations in Colombia differ from those in the United States, and crimes against tourists are not always prosecuted. This can be a source of frustration for victims.
Terrorism
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 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
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 30, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Colombia travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Colombia?
As of March 30, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Colombia at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
What does Level 3 mean?
Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
When did the Colombia travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on March 30, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Colombia?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (last updated June 22, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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