Travel to Colombia as a dual Colombian-US citizen is it ok to use my US passport?

Yes. Colombian law requires that all Colombian nationals identify themselves as such by presenting a Colombian national ID card and a Colombian passport when entering the country. However, if you were born before July 4, 1991, you may not be a dual citizen. ... Therefore, you must enter Colombia with your U.S. passport.

1. Can I go to Colombia with my American passport?
2. Does US allow dual citizenship with Colombia?
3. Can dual citizens use both passports?
4. Do I lose my Colombian citizenship when I become a US citizen?
5. Is healthcare in Colombia free?
6. How long can a US citizen stay in Colombia?
7. Is Colombia safer than Mexico?
8. Can a US citizen live in Colombia?
9. Is it hard to get Colombian citizenship?
10. What is the disadvantage of dual citizenship?
11. Which passport should I use if I have dual citizenship?
12. Can I enter a country with one passport and leave with another?

Can I go to Colombia with my American passport?

All U.S. citizens who do not also hold Colombian citizenship must present a valid U.S. passport to enter and leave Colombia. ... Citizens Born in Colombia and Additional Exit Requirements for Minors. U.S. citizens traveling overland must enter Colombia at an official border crossing.

Does US allow dual citizenship with Colombia?

Colombia permits dual citizenship. The Constitution provides that Colombian nationality is not lost when a citizen acquires another nationality. Those who renounce Colombian citizenship may reacquire it later.

Can dual citizens use both passports?

Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.

Do I lose my Colombian citizenship when I become a US citizen?

Colombian citizens who naturalized as U.S. citizens before 1990 are deemed to have lost their Colombian citizenship as of the date of naturalization and do not need to show a Colombian passport, but Colombian Immigration authorities suggest that these passengers travel with proof of their date of naturalization.

Is healthcare in Colombia free?

Colombia's new constitution in 1993 made healthcare a basic right for all citizens and foreigners. ... SISBEN: This is a free government-subsidized healthcare system and is only for very poor or homeless Colombians. Entidades Promotoras de Salud (EPS): EPS is the public healthcare system and is mandatory for all residents.

How long can a US citizen stay in Colombia?

The current tourist rule is that you can stay in Colombia as a tourist for a maximum of 180 days in a calendar year (January 1 to December 31). In addition, you can't stay for more than 180 days consecutively, even if this is across two years.

Is Colombia safer than Mexico?

As far as safety Colombia is safer. Hands down. Everything from the police to drug violence is worse in Mexico. If you go to Mexico stay south.

Can a US citizen live in Colombia?

Visitors from the US and EU countries can simply arrive in Colombia with a valid passport and receive the visa. Student visas are available for those who will be staying longer than 90 days and have already been accepted to a school in Colombia.

Is it hard to get Colombian citizenship?

Colombia is an easy country to get second citizenship, and the process takes about seven years. Colombia is very foreigner-friendly country, and an investment in real estate or into a Colombian company is required.

What is the disadvantage of dual citizenship?

Drawbacks of being a dual citizen include the potential for double taxation, the long and expensive process for obtaining dual citizenship, and the fact that you become bound by the laws of two nations.

Which passport should I use if I have dual citizenship?

U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country.

Can I enter a country with one passport and leave with another?

You can use whichever passport is more convenient for leaving country A, and whichever passport is more convenient for arriving in country B. They do not have to be the same passport. But you must enter and leave a country on the same passport.