A consent letter is recommended for all cross-border travel, even for a day trip, if the child will be travelling alone, with only one parent, with friends or relatives or with a youth group.
The letter should say: "I acknowledge that my child is traveling outside the country with the name of the adult with my permission." A parent who frequently crosses the border by land with a minor should always carry a letter of permission from the other parent.
Hopefully someone else will advise you of the requirements exactly for foreigners, however for Colombian children, a notarized document is required (salida del pais) and an original birth certificate. These are shown at check-in and at immigration.
Your child will need a Child Travel Consent any time they're traveling without all their parents or legal guardians present. If your child is traveling alone, with only one parent, or with a non-legal guardian, they will require a Child Travel Consent signed by both parents or legal guardians.
All U.S. citizens who do not also hold Colombian citizenship must present a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. U.S. citizens do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist or business stay of 90 days or less, or for cumulative stays of 180 days or less per calendar year.
A child travel consent form is a legal document that grants permission for a minor to travel without one or both parents or legal guardians.
Yes, you need the Minor Travel Consent Form and it should be notarized. The airline might not need it but the immigration in the arrival country definitely will.
Get vaccinated before you travel. You'll need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Colombia. Some airlines may want to see one when you leave. Some National Parks require proof of yellow fever vaccination to enter.
The Colombia Check-Mig Pre-Registration Form is a mandatory travel document for all travelers entering or leaving Colombian territory. Completing this online form ensures a smooth travel experience and helps maintain the country's safety and security.
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Travelers must complete Migración Colombia's Online Check-Mig Form within 72 hours of boarding an inbound or outbound flight from Colombia.