VOICED : Colombia renueva controles fronterizos para venezolanos

Venezuelans living near the border must obtain a new migration document, the TMF, to enter Colombia starting May 1. The TMF includes a QR code and chip, allowing stays of up to eight days but not entry into the country's interior. It replaces the 2016 migration card and is for frequent border crossers. A temporary document is issued while verifying migration patterns for six months, after which a two-year validity is granted. Passports can also be used for crossing.

What is the new document that Venezuelans living in border areas need to enter Colombia?

• National ID

• Passport

• TMF (Tarjeta de Movilidad Fronteriza)

• Visa

When will the TMF requirement be enforced for Venezuelans crossing into Colombia?

• First of January

• First of December

• First of May

• First of July

What is the maximum duration Venezuelans can stay in Colombia using the TMF?

• 60 days

• 8 days

• 30 days

• 15 days

What additional feature does the TMF have to identify individuals?

• QR code and chip

• Fingerprint scanner

• Facial recognition

• Barcode

What did the TMF replace, which was introduced in 2016?

• Work permit

• Previous migration card

• National ID card

• Visa program