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nueva york bombero says on Dec 14, 2007, 07:29:

$50 US I believe. Where are you heading?

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ColombianoGringo says on Dec 14, 2007, 08:02:

As a resident of a foreign country, you get a partial exemption on the airport taxes if you stay under a certain time span. I forget if it is 90 or 180 days despite just getting the exemption two weeks ago. Depending on your airline, this will be often be included in the price of your ticket. I think you have to pay the entire tax after the time is up

Now they have added a $5 tourist fee for foreign citizens. Colombian citizens living abroad don't pay that.

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ColombianoGringo says on Dec 14, 2007, 08:16:

What's so bad about the booth? You stand in line and someone looks at your passport and hands you a stamped slip of paper. If you get to the airport on time, you shouldn't have any problems. I would guess that after the 180 day limit, you would simply not be given the exemption and you'd have to pay the full amount. I think it is only an additional $20-30 or so.

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 14, 2007, 08:28:

I recall it being 90 days or less. As a matter of fact, as of October of 2006 it was 90 days or less. I assume that hasn't changed. And even if you do not go to the booth, generally there are airline employees who will check out your passport while you are stnding in line and will tell you that you qualify for the exit tax exemption. Avianca and Continental at least did it for me in the past.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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ColombianoGringo says on Dec 14, 2007, 08:40:

The airline employees are not supposed to give you the exemption. You can pay them for the tax if it wasn't included in the price of your ticket, but you are supposed to go to the tax booth. If you had this happen, you got lucky. Usually, they will tell you to go get the exemption and come straight back to the ticket counter without standing in line again. Of course, you could always just go ahead and go to the booth before standing in the check-in line.

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 14, 2007, 08:54:

They didn't give me the exemption, they told me if I qualified or didn't qualify for it and where to go.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 14, 2007, 08:55:

I was trying to point out that in my experience, before I had the "experience", that the airline employees helped me and other passengers out by telling us what to do.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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Timba says on Dec 14, 2007, 09:27:

I was told that it was based on time in the country by an aduana official. However, the prices have been all over the place.

I have paid about $50 staying 14/15 days on Avianca
I just returned after 11 days and paid nothing on Avianca
In July, I paid 10 k pesos after 11 days on American

I paid a USD $5 tourist tax when getting my boarding pass at JFK. Collected by Avianca

Some airlines will pay for you (included in the airfare)

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mranderson says on Dec 14, 2007, 09:53:

I guess I won't qualify since I've been here over 10 months. I'm assuming I can pay the exit tax with a credit card, usd or pesos right? I'm leaving tomorrow for the states :)

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ColombianoGringo says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:02:

I honestly don't know if you can pay with a credit card. I have always paid with cash. You can pay the full amount in either currency.

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:03:

Credit card? I don't know either, but would bet not. You can pay in pesos or dollars though. I know that as a fact. They will even ask you which you prefer.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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vicshere says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:09:

they only take cash you have choice US or pesos

listo

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LilaM says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:12:

Guys if you are talking about the taxes leaving Colombia is about US$47 to US$50 but you have to pay them in cash, but is good if you ask for a discount at the airline counter sometimes it applies. And if you stay more than 180 days during a year you start paying an extra cost, but what i read about your question it only applies the the amount that I said.

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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europeantraveler says on Dec 14, 2007, 12:23:

OK, let me clear up some of the confusion regarding airport and exit taxes in Colombia. There are three types of taxes on international flights, each with different amounts and exemption requirements:

(1) International Airport Tax: this tax varies depending on the departure airport. In Bogotá it's currently 64.600 COP. Exempt are basically only babies under 2 years and passengers in transit. See here:
http://www.elnuevodorado.com/tramites.html?articulo_id=88

(2) Exit Tax ("timbre nacional"): this is currently 50.500 COP. Exempt are: (a) non-Colombian citizens, not resident in Colombia, who entered as tourists (stamp TU in passport) and have not stayed longer than 60 days; (b) Colombian citizens, not resident in Colombia and holding a foreign resident permit or passport of dual citizenship, who have not stayed longer than 180 days; (c) children under 5 years. See here:
http://www.elnuevodorado.com/tramites.html?articulo_id=86

(3) Tourist tax: this is currently USD 5 and must be paid by anyone not traveling on a Colombian passport, regardless of place of residence or length of stay. Exempt are persons over 65 years, students and university professors/researchers. See here:
http://www.mincomercio.gov.co/eContent/NewsDetail.asp?ID=5781&IDCompan...
http://www.mincomercio.gov.co/econtent/Documentos/Normatividad/decreto...

Another topic entirely is which of these taxes are included in your airline ticket, and which ones you may have to pay in cash (USD or COP) when checking in. This depends on the airline and the place of purchase of your ticket. Whether to accept credit or debit cards is also up to the airline. Some airlines don't include any of these taxes at the time of buying the ticket (such as TACA or Air Comet). Others (such as Avianca, Air France and Iberia) include taxes (1) and (3) in tickets bought outside of Colombia, and taxes (1) and (2) in tickets bought inside of Colombia. The only way to tell is to look at the fare calculation line on your ticket receipt: Tax (1) would be listed with code CO, tax (2) with code DG, and tax (3) with code YI.

At that special counter at the airport they only check whether you meet the requirements of being exempt from tax (2), for instance by looking at the entry stamp in your passport. The piece of paper that they give you serves as proof for the airline that you either don't have to pay tax (2) at check-in, or that can get a refund from your airline if it was already included in your ticket. Tax (1) and (3) will still be collected, though, if applicable.

If you stay a full 90 days as a tourist in Colombia, no exemptions apply, and you will have to pay all three taxes.

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docwilliam says on Dec 14, 2007, 14:50:

Thanks everyone; I flew Mexicana from Chicago to Mex. city to Bogota. Mexicana told me $62.00 as I stood at the pre- ticket counter, in Bogota. After seeing my surprised eyes she directed me to a booth for a 1/2 discount. It ended up being $23.00 cash, after visiting the booth. I did not understand any of this, just paid it. Would rather pay entering the country and not have surprises.
I really enjoyed Ibague and hope to reside in the City for most of my stay. I prefer non tourist locations and no trouble.

"There's no time to panic"

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la campiña says on Dec 14, 2007, 16:07:

in colombia for more than 60 days costs you 50 US to get out

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Gator says on Dec 14, 2007, 19:19:

Thanks, LC-short to the point and correct

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panthdave says on Dec 15, 2007, 02:35:

European 'Traveler has it....Thats why I always fight with DAS to stamp my passport TU and not TV....I am in and out every two weeks..and having problems..and working on my Cedula..
TU I pay the 10,000 Pesos and TV Stamp I pay 55,000 Pesos to the airline counter but you need to get that exemption from the booth to only pay the 10,000 Pesos..

Never overstay I always have to fly for work back to Miami..

panthdave Miami

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Bren68 says on Dec 20, 2007, 19:13:

When I left about a month ago, after staying for nearly 7 months, fee was $32USD. Cannot be sure of extra fees that might have been included on the ticket, but none noticable?

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docwilliam says on Dec 21, 2007, 07:33:

thanks, Bren68

"There's no time to panic"

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 21, 2007, 07:44:

For a couple of years now I've never neither my kids or husband paid exit tax when leaving Colombia, we usually stay less than 60 days.

engage brain before opening mouth

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orestesdd says on Dec 27, 2007, 15:50:

I was in Colombia last August, and I don't think I paid $50 US for my exit visa. I did keep all the papers I was given when I entered Colombia, and I was asked for those papers. I believe I paid then less than $30 US or just $28 US.

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docwilliam says on Dec 27, 2007, 19:54:

Thanks orestesdd. I will see if it changes by the time I exit again. Plus, there will be two of us going to Colombia y returning, this time.

"There's no time to panic"

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