International Attention

Avenida 3A norte # 50N-20, Barrio La Flora, Cali

Teléfono: (+572) 3973510 / 018000510454

@ Email: servicio.ciudadano@migracioncolombia.gov.co

Horario/ Schedule: Lunes a Viernes /Monday to Friday  8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. 

www.migracioncolombia.gov.co

Imbanaco Clinic follows safety precautions carefully designed and strictly enforced for those who need face-to-face attention. Therefore, you will need to comply this precautions and it is important that you know them in advance:

• All patients, visitors, and staff members must wear masks
• Carefully monitored entrance points (temperature measurement and application of glycerinated alcohol)
• Screening of all patients for symptoms and possible COVID-19 exposure before entering our buildings 
• Organized waiting areas to guarantee social distancing
• Enhanced cleaning of exam rooms and equipment after each visit
• Frequent deep cleaning in other areas of the clinic

In an effort to prevent the Transmission of COVID-19, all people are encouraged to:

• Avoid closed spaces, crowded places and close contact
• It is mandatory to wear a face mask
• Keep a distance of at least 2 meters from other people
• Wash hands and use glycerinated alcohol frequently
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with dirty hands
• Be alert of symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or other symptoms of COVID-19 and inform the clinic if they occur.

According to Colombian regulations, as of December 14, 2021, all travelers must compulsorily fill out the Migración Colombia web pre-registration form with the information of their trip on the Check-Mig page before coming to Colombia.

It is necessary to have a COVID-19 vaccination card where it is evidenced to have been vaccinated at least 14 days before the date of entry into the country. For Colombians, Foreigners residing in Colombia, and Diplomats and their families: Those who have not been vaccinated can bring a PCR test carried out 72 hours prior to coming to Colombia and with a negative result.

For Foreigners who do not reside in Colombia but visit the country for tourism or leisure: They must have at least one dose of the vaccine to enter the country and they will have to have a negative PCR test 72 hours before. Additionally, for treatment at Clínica Imbanaco, it will be required Covid 19 testing and/or isolation in the following cases, these extra steps are taken in order to protect your well-being:

● For patients vaccinated against SARS-COV-2 who require major surgery: it is required to have a complete vaccination protocol (2 doses and more than 12 days after the 2 nd dose). If the protocol is not complete, PCR or antigens must be taken.
● Antibody tests do not replace the PCR or antigen test for SARS-COV-2.
● All patients scheduled for major surgery (cancer, joint replacements, bariatric surgery,
cardiovascular, neurosurgery) must have a PCR or antigen test between 72-120 hours before the procedure. Patients scheduled for surgeries other than major surgeries do not require any type of testing.
● For the return trip, the airline and/or immigration department may require a confirmatory negative COVID 19 test.
● Validate with your airline the specific conditions that you must have during your flight.

It is recommended for the patient to enter the country with travel assistance insurance or with an internationally
activated local policy, which provides coverage for any medical eventuality not related to the procedure or
treatment by which they travel to Colombia, such as COVID- 19. It is suggested that companions also have travel assistance coverage.
To facilitate this procedure we have created an alliance with Assist Card to acquire travel assistance insurance, you can contact the International Office or Assist Card to the following mobiles with Whatsapp: 316 4324504 – 316 4324585 indicating that it corresponds to a patient International of Clinica Imbanaco. The insurance will be activated according to the date of arrival and departure from the country.

It is very important that the place of accommodation in the city complies with the biosafety conditions for COVID 19. The International Office can support you in choosing a place close to the clinic that complies with the recommendations for patient and companion safety. If the accommodation takes place in a house of a relative or friend, remind them to comply with the isolation during the first five days upon arrival, avoiding receiving visitors or holding meetings at home. In general, during your stay in Cali, you are reminded to keep your hands clean and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or bent elbow at all times. Avoid crowded places, close-contact settings and confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation. Ensure good ventilation in indoor settings, including homes and offices.

You can also contact the International Office to provide logistic services.