SIRE is the official system of Migración Colombia for reporting foreign guests in accommodation establishments. It is mandatory for hotels, hostels, tourist apartments, and other accommodation service providers that host foreigners in Colombia.
The Information System for the Reporting of Foreigners (SIRE) is a digital platform managed by the Special Administrative Unit Migración Colombia. It lets individuals and companies meet their migration obligations to report foreigners they have a tie with or provide services to, including accommodation.
Mandatory registration of foreign guests
Managed by Migration Colombia
Applies to all accommodation establishments
Includes hotels, hostels, Airbnb, tourist apartments
SIRE registration includes migration information for each foreign guest:
Document type (Passport, Foreign ID, etc.)
Document number
Country of issuance
Issue and expiration date
Full name
Date of birth
Nationality
Gender
Entry date and time
Estimated/actual departure date
Visa type (if applicable)
Profession or occupation
Room number
Establishment address
Provider's RNT
Foreign registration is regulated by:
Establishes the obligation to report to Migración Colombia the foreigners you have a tie with or provide services to, including accommodation.
Regulates the procedures and obligations for reporting foreigners in the SIRE system.
Defines the penalty regime: penalties for failing to report range from 105.25 to 2,631.30 UVT.
You contribute to migration control and national security, allowing authorities to maintain an updated registry of foreign visitors.
Non-compliance can result in fines of up to 15 minimum wages (approximately $26.3 million COP / $6,000 USD) and possible temporary closure.
You demonstrate professionalism and legal compliance, building trust with your international guests.
You ensure your business operates within the Colombian legal framework, avoiding future problems with authorities.
Request documents from guest (passport, visa)
Access the SIRE portal of Migration Colombia
Enter access credentials
Fill out form with guest data
Verify information before submitting
Save registration receipt
Repeat for each foreign guest
Takes 10-15 minutes per guest
High risk of typing errors
Difficult report tracking
Portal may be down or slow
Requires constant internet access
Guest completes the check-in form
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You receive registration confirmation
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According to current regulations, establishments must report:
Report the foreign guest's entry promptly, without delay.
Report the foreign guest's exit promptly, without delay.
Reports must be filed promptly and not late; failure to do so may result in penalties from Migración Colombia.
Penalties for not reporting or incorrect reporting include:
(approx. $5.2M to $131M COP in 2025) Financial penalty for not reporting or reporting late, under Resolution 3770 of 2021.
Penalties are imposed following an administrative sanctioning process by Migración Colombia.
Penalties may apply to both natural persons and legal entities.
SIRE (Information System for the Reporting of Foreigners) is the Migración Colombia platform where every accommodation establishment — hotels, hostels, Airbnb, tourist apartments — must register its foreign guests.
Between 105.25 and 2,631.30 UVT (approximately $5.2M to $131M COP in 2025), under Resolution 3770 of 2021. The penalty applies to both individuals and companies.
Reports must be filed promptly, without delay, both when the guest checks in and when they check out. Filing late can also result in penalties.
Yes. The obligation to report to SIRE applies to any accommodation establishment hosting foreign guests, regardless of whether the booking came through Airbnb, Booking, or directly.
Updated information: February 2026
UVT 2025: $49,799 COP
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