The requirements you must meet to enter the United Kingdom

Since November 9, Colombians will be able to visit England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland without having to present a traveler’s visa.

And while the removal of that requirement is historic and will no doubt make access easier for many countries, there are some immigration rules that travelers should take into account if they are going to visit any of these destinations.

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The first thing to keep in mind if you are going to embark on a trip to London, for example, is that your permission to remain on English soil is valid for six months.

In the event that your stay is going to exceed this period, you are obliged to apply for a visa for the reasons that cause it, such as health or academic reasons.

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If your trip will be less than 6 months, this is what you should take into account, according to the Foreign Ministry:

1. Have a passport. This is the basic requirement to leave the country and the UK authorities will request it upon arrival.

2. Have sufficient economic resources to pay for your trip. You will be asked to show that you have the necessary funds for yourself and your dependents.

3. Solvency to pay for your trip come backeither or to continue your journey to another country.

4. Guarantee that you will not stay in the UK permanently or that it will become your primary residence through frequent visits.

5. Demonstrate that you will leave the country when your visit is over.

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Under these parameters established by the British authorities, it is most likely that you will not have any difficulty in entering. Nevertheless, the final decision depends entirely on the immigration authority.

In addition, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends purchasing medical insurance that covers all persons traveling outside the country.

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