COLOMBIA - Passport, proof of onward/return ticket, and entry permit
required for tourist/business stay of up to 6 months.  Entry permits are
granted by the immigration authorities at the port of entry.  Minors (under
18) traveling alone, with one parent or in someone else's custody, must
present written authorization signed before a notary and authenticated by
the Colombian Embassy or Consulate from the absent parent(s) or guardian.
Persons suspected of being HIV-positive may be denied entry.  For
information about longer stays, business and official travel contact
Embassy of Colombia (Consulate), 1825 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/332-7476) or nearest Consulate General:  CA (213/362-1137 or
415/362-0080), FL (305/448-5558), GA (404/237-1045), IL (312/341-0658/9),
LA (504/525-5580), MA (617/536-6222), MI (313/352-4970), MN (612/933-2408),
MO (314/991-3636), OH (216/943-1200), NY (212/949-9898), PR (809/754-6885)
or TX (713/527-8919).





