Filling out the Check-MIG form is straightforward if you follow these steps carefully. This guide walks you through the entire process, from opening the website to saving your confirmation QR code. The entire process takes about 10 to 15 minutes on a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
Before You Start
Before you open the Check-MIG website, gather the following items:
- Your valid passport (the one you will travel with)
- Your flight booking confirmation (airline, flight number, departure date)
- The address of your accommodation in Colombia (hotel name and full address)
- A working email address that you can access on your phone
Important: Make sure you have a stable internet connection. The form will timeout if you spend too long on a single page without submitting. Most people complete the entire form in under 15 minutes.
Also important: Always use the official website at checkmig.migracioncolombia.gov.co. Check that the domain ends in .gov.co – this is the Colombian government’s official domain. Third-party sites may look official but charge unnecessary fees.
Step 1 – Visit the Official Website
Open your browser and navigate to checkmig.migracioncolombia.gov.co. The website loads in Spanish by default.
In the top-right corner (or top navigation bar, depending on the version), you will see a language selector. Click it and select English to switch the entire form to English.
The homepage presents two main options:
- New form / New declaration – For travelers who have not yet completed Check-MIG for their upcoming trip
- Check status / Retrieve – For travelers who already submitted and want to download their confirmation
Click New form (or the equivalent English button) to begin.
Step 2 – Enter Personal Information
The first section of the form asks for your personal identification details. Fill in each field exactly as it appears on your passport:
- Full name(s): Enter your first name and last name exactly as printed on your passport. If your passport shows a middle name, include it.
- Date of birth: Select your date using the date picker or type it in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- Nationality / Country: Select your nationality from the dropdown list.
- Passport number: Type your passport number carefully. Double-check every digit and letter. This is the most error-prone field.
- Gender: Select as listed on your passport.
- Email address: Enter an active email you can access during your trip. The QR code confirmation will be sent here.
Common mistake: Entering “0” (zero) where your passport shows “O” (letter), or “1” (one) where it shows “I” (letter). Compare against the machine-readable zone at the bottom of your passport data page – that is the most reliable reference.
Step 3 – Add Travel Information
The next section asks about your flight to Colombia:
- Airline: Select your airline from the dropdown or type its name.
- Flight number: Enter the flight number exactly as shown on your booking (e.g., AV123, AA1234, LA4567).
- Departure date: Select the date your flight departs toward Colombia.
- City of origin / Departure city: The city you are flying from.
- Seat number: Optional. If you have already checked in, enter your seat number. If not, leave this blank.
Connecting flights: If you have a connecting flight before Colombia, enter the details of the flight that actually lands in Colombia. For example, if you fly New York to Panama City and then Panama City to Bogota, enter the Panama City to Bogota flight.
Step 4 – Health Declaration
The health section asks brief screening questions:
- Do you currently have any symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing?
- Have you been in contact with anyone diagnosed with a communicable disease recently?
Answer these honestly. As of 2025, there are no mandatory COVID tests or vaccination requirements for entering Colombia. The health questions are part of Colombia’s surveillance system (SUIV) and are used for epidemiological tracking purposes only.
If you answer “yes” to any health question, you may receive a follow-up instruction upon arrival, such as a brief health screening at the airport. This is not something to worry about – it is standard procedure.
Step 5 – Provide Accommodation Details
Enter the address of your first-night accommodation in Colombia:
- Hotel name: If staying at a hotel, type the name of the hotel.
- Address: Enter the full street address, including city. Copy it from your booking confirmation.
- Booking reference: If available, enter your hotel booking reference number.
If you are staying at an Airbnb, use the listing address. If staying with friends or family, enter their full residential address.
Do not worry if your plans change. The accommodation information on Check-MIG does not require you to stay at the listed location. It is used for record-keeping and, in rare cases, contact tracing. Changing accommodations after submission does not invalidate your form.
Step 6 – Review and Submit
Before clicking submit, review every field carefully:
| Field to Check | Common Error | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Passport number | One wrong digit | QR cannot be verified at immigration |
| Email address | Typo in domain | You never receive the confirmation |
| Full name | Abbreviated name | Mismatch with passport blocks immigration |
| Flight number | Wrong airline code or old flight number | Entry record shows incorrect arrival |
| Date | Wrong month/day format | Defines when the form is valid |
Once confident all fields are correct, click Submit or Confirm. The system will process your submission, which typically takes only a few seconds.
Step 7 – Download and Save Your Confirmation
After successful submission, the confirmation page displays a QR code. This QR code is your Check-MIG proof.
Save it in three ways:
- Screenshot: Take a screenshot of the QR code on your phone. Save it to your photos app.
- Email PDF: The system sends a PDF confirmation to the email address you entered. Open the email, find the attachment, and download the PDF to your phone.
- Print (optional): For an extra layer of security, print a paper copy and keep it with your passport.
Critical: Do not close the browser tab before saving the QR code. Once you leave the page, you can retrieve your confirmation via the “Check status” option on the homepage using your passport number, but having the screenshot is faster and more reliable at check-in.
The confirmation email usually arrives within 1 to 2 minutes. If it does not appear in your inbox after 10 minutes, check your spam or junk folder. If still not found, you can re-submit the form or access your confirmation via the “Retrieve” option on the website.
Troubleshooting Common Errors
“Invalid passport number”
Check for extra spaces before or after the number. Also verify you are using the correct letter vs number (O vs 0, I vs 1). Try retyping the number from scratch.
“Email already used”
If you previously submitted Check-MIG for this flight date, the system may flag a duplicate. Check your email for the previous confirmation. You can submit a new form to override the old one.
“Flight not found”
Make sure you selected the correct airline and entered the correct flight number. If your flight number changed due to a schedule change, use the updated number from your latest booking confirmation.
Page keeps loading or freezes
Refresh the page and try again. Use a different browser if the issue persists. Chrome and Safari tend to work best. Disable VPNs, as some block government websites.
Form times out before submission
This happens when you take too long on one page. The best practice is to gather all your information first, then fill out the form in one sitting. The whole process should take well under 15 minutes.
Cannot find your country in the dropdown
The dropdown lists countries alphabetically in English. Make sure you are searching in English (e.g., “United States” not “Estados Unidos”).
For more solutions to common problems, see our Check-MIG FAQ page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following these steps will get your Check-MIG completed quickly and correctly. The key points: gather your documents first, use the official .gov.co website, double-check your passport number, and save your QR code in multiple places. For detailed document requirements, read our Check-MIG Requirements guide.
