Nepali Yatri | Prakash Pokhrel

Visa Information

Below is a summary of how I entered, whether through a visa or another permitted route.

Visa Required: Yes
Process Time: 5 business days
Duration: ~2 months (granted based on itinerary, Sep end to Nov end)
Cost: ~50 USD (visa study/authorization fee) + ~90 USD (visa issuance fee)

Required Documents

Prepare these before applying

Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
Passport-sized photos (3x3 cm, white background)
Bank statements
Round-trip flight reservation
Travel itinerary

Notes

My Colombia visa was rejected twice before being granted on the third attempt. The first rejection was when applying from the UAE — I did not have a residence permit as I was still awaiting it. The second time I applied selecting Houston, USA for interview, but could not reach on time as I was only going to the USA the following week. I tried to send emails and call the consulate, but got no response. Finally granted on the third attempt with Delhi, India as the chosen location. The process has two payment stages: first you pay about 50 USD for visa authorization/study, then upon approval you pay about 90 USD for the visa issuance. The visa was valid from around end of September to end of November, likely granted based on my submitted itinerary. Apply online through the official portal at <a href='https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa' target='_blank'>cancilleria.gov.co</a>.

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Info: This is placeholder data. Real expense details will be updated soon.

S.No	Details	Date	Amount	Currency	Amount (NPR)	Remarks
1	Budget Your Trip reported average daily spend per traveler in Colombia.	—	56.00	—	—	Average Daily Budget
2	Budget Your Trip indicates broad daily range depending on travel style and destination mix.	—	—	—	—	Typical Daily Range
	Total		56.00		0

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Advisory Is Level 3

U.S. advisory currently lists Colombia at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping risk in specific areas.

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Confirm Visa Category or Exemption

Check Colombia Cancilleria's official visa system for whether your nationality needs a V visa for tourism/business entry.

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Budget Baseline

Budget Your Trip reports average traveler spend around USD 56/day in Colombia with wide budget variation by region.

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Arrival in Medellin

📍 Medellin

I flew to Medellin and arrived around 6 pm. After immigration and the airport formalities, I reached my hotel around 7 pm and settled in for the night.

Medellin City Day

📍 Medellin

I spent the second day around Medellin city, exploring and getting a feel for the place.

Day Trip to the Big Stone

📍 Near Medellin

On the third day, I visited the place with the big stone as a day trip from Medellin.

Bus from Medellin to Bogota

📍 Medellin to Bogota

I traveled from Medellin to Bogota by bus, and the journey took most of the day.

Bogota Cable Car Viewpoint

📍 Bogota

I spent the day around Bogota and went up by cable car to the top for a full view over the city.

Exploring Bogota

📍 Bogota

I continued spending time around Bogota and exploring the city.

More Time Around Bogota

📍 Bogota

I stayed in Bogota and spent another day around the city.

Bogota City Day

📍 Bogota

I kept the day for Bogota and continued exploring around the city.

Final Day in Bogota

📍 Bogota

I spent my last day in Colombia around Bogota before the trip ended.

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Bandeja Paisa

Representative Colombian platter strongly associated with Antioquia/Paisa region.

Arepa

Flatbread made from maize dough and widely consumed in Colombia.

Ajiaco

Potato-and-chicken soup associated strongly with Bogota culinary tradition.

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Security Overview

Risk Level: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
General Notes: Official advisory cites crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks with stricter alerts in specific departments/border zones.
Common Scams: Common traveler issues include transport overcharging and opportunistic theft in dense urban areas.
Advice: Avoid high-risk departments named in current advisories and use trusted transport/booking channels.