There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand, with some areas where you should avoid non-essential travel or avoid all travel.
There is violent crime and the threat of terrorism in Colombia, with drug-related criminal activity and other concerns in some parts of the country. Travel on main routes and during daylight hours.
Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Colombia should be aware of are:
See more detailed travel advice below.
Street Address:
Embajada de Nueva Zelandia, Calle 81 #11-08, Office 802, Edificio 8111, Bogotá, Colombia
Telephone:
+57 601 439 1666
Email:
[email protected]
Hours:
Mon-Thu 08:30-13:00, 14:00-17:30; Fri: 08:30-14:00 (Please note that in-person appointments are required to be scheduled in advance)