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Crew Change or Commercial Operations In

COPBO

Puerto Bolivar

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Top 3 Nearby Airports

(BAQ) ernesto cortissoz intl

(CTG) rafael nunez intl

(SMR) simon bolivar intl

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Visa Information

Learn up-to-date visa requirements for over 150+ nationalities.

  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required for vaccinated travelers
  • Quarantine is not required
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Colombia
  • Mandatory pre-registration form before arrival
  • Masks are mandatory in public in certain municipalities
  • Visa is not required

Port Restrictions

GENERAL

  • Are there any restrictions on vessels whose previous port call was from COVID -19 high risk countries?
    • All vessel masters must provide the current status of crew’s health and body temperature together with the daily ETA reports.
      • The maritime health declaration must be sent 96, 48, 24, 12 and 3 hours prior to arrival.
      • The daily COVID-19 report must contain the master’s health statement.
      • The master must continue to report the crew’s health and body temperature while the vessel is at anchorage awaiting free pratique.
    • Doctor will go on board in case any irregularity is found on documents required • As per new regulation, local maritime authority will only grant free pratique at berth.
  • Are there any restrictions on crew who embarked from COVID -19 high risk countries or specific nationalities?
    • Crew Change permitted?
      • Yes, but subject to the following conditions
        • Vaccination is compulsory
        • Crew change is permitted but restricted in the following ports: AFFIRMATIVE
  • Cartagena crew change is permitted – direct flights to Cartagena ONLY – no lay over in any other Colombian city (restricted nationalities only)
  • Barranquilla crew change is permitted – direct flights to Barranquilla ONLY– no lay over in any other Colombian city (restricted nationalities...

Flight Restrictions

  • A "Check Mig" form must be submitted at most 72 hours before departure at https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf
  • Passengers and airline crew must have
    • a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure; or
    • a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure; or
    • a negative COVID-19 antigen test result issued at most 48 hours before departure.
    • This does not apply to passengers younger than 18 years.

Agency Costs

  • Crew Change Assistance 1-10: USD 110 per pax
  • Crew Change Assistance 11+: USD 80 per pax
  • Coordination of Booked Services: USD 70
  • Launch Hire Coordination: USD 120
  • Meet & Greet: USD 240

Last updated on 30th Mar 2022

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