colombia

not restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Colombia is permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. All travelers to Colombia must take the following actions:

Consult Global Security for assistance in assessing and managing the risks associated with a proposed itinerary
Following consultation with Global Security, company personnel can make their own travel bookings through CTREX or authorized travel agencies
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, inform the local Chevron office and Global Security of his/her travel plans in writing
It is required to utilize company-provided transportation for all business-related trips
Arrange ground transport prior to arrival
- Contact the Chevron Security Command Center (CECON) in Colombia to arrange transportation (English spoken 24 hours a day)

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Opportunistic street crime – including pickpocketing, bag snatching and armed robbery – is the primary security concern for travelers to Colombia. Most criminals are armed, and victims of crime should not resist to avoid injury.

Organized criminal groups are involved in drug trafficking, extortion-related attacks, contraband smuggling, and illegal mining operations throughout the country; however, these activities are unlikely to affect travelers engaging in legitimate business activities.

Colombia’s peace agreements with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) have reduced – but not eliminated – the threat of domestic, politically motivated terror attacks and kidnap-for-ransom schemes. Dissident FARC elements, and members of the National Liberation Front (ELN) and other small insurgencies remain operational and continue to conduct small-scale attacks against the government and illicit activities to finance their operations.

Strikes and anti-government protests over various socio-economic issues take place regularly in Colombia. Most demonstrations are peaceful and may cause localized traffic disruption, but there is potential for such events to turn violent, including through acts of vandalism and clashes with the security forces.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Colombia is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Colombia, especially in major urban centers like Bogota, Medellin, and Cali, should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Exercise constant situational awareness
Avoid walking alone at night, travel in groups when possible
Be particularly vigilant when using ATMs
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carrying large amounts of cash
Keep cell phones, tablets, cameras and other valuable electronic devices out of sight
Never leave possessions unattended (even momentarily) in public places, including restaurants
Do not hail taxis off the street
Only use approved car service or call a taxi (radio taxi) ahead of time
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Colombia

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.