Does this apply to me?
SIRE is the Sistema de Información para el Reporte de Extranjeros. Accommodation is one reportable relationship with foreign nationals. A Colombian booking contact does not tell you the nationality of everyone staying. [1]
For hotels and similar lodging, the official FAQ specifies entry and exit reports on the day each occurs. Its separate property-handover category has a different clock. Confirm your activity with Migración Colombia rather than choosing a category because it gives more time. [1]
Before you start
- The establishment's identity and details, plus the person responsible for reporting.
- An activated SIRE account and access to its registered email.
- A way to verify the guest's valid identification against current Migración Colombia rules. [2]
- A named person to review arrivals, departures and rejected reports each day.
Step by step
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Match the account to the establishment
Before submitting, check that you selected the correct associated entity and establishment. Keep the establishment code with your internal setup notes; never paste passwords into a shared checklist.
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Verify everyone who is staying
Compare names and identification with the guest's documents. Resolve a missing or unsupported document through the authority's guidance instead of substituting a different document type. [2]
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Record the real arrival
Build an arrival review into check-in. Use the actual event and correct guest information. The reservation's planned arrival alone is a poor basis for deciding that a report is complete.
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Submit and inspect the outcome
Use the official portal or your confirmed reporting route. Check the authority's result. A locally prepared file, queue entry or software checkmark is not the same as a received report.
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Close the departure and retain proof
Review the real departure separately. Keep a reference to the submission outcome and any correction with the stay so the next shift can tell what remains open.
Dates and reporting rhythm
These are different activities in Migración Colombia's published FAQ. The distinction matters more than the booking channel. [1]
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Hotels, hostels and similar accommodation | Report the foreign guest's entry and exit on the same day as the event. |
| Property-handover activity listed in the FAQ | The FAQ specifies five business days after formal handover. Ask Migración Colombia whether this is your activity; it is not a blanket extension for tourist stays. |
| Connectivity exception | Resolution 2357 provides a formal process with Migración Colombia for establishments unable to report online. A portal error alone does not establish an exemption. [2] |
Common mistakes to avoid
Reporting only the person who booked
Review the people staying, not just the reservation holder.
Treating every activity as a 24-hour deadline
Use the authority's activity-specific rule and confirm classification.
Resending before checking the result
Inspect the first submission and keep a correction trail to avoid unexplained duplicates.
Your working checklist
Use this as a quick review while you read. Checkmarks stay on this page only; they are not a filing record.
Questions hosts ask
Does a TRA record replace SIRE?
No. TRA and SIRE serve different authorities and scopes. Keep a separate check for each applicable report.
Can I let my PMS or reporting provider handle it?
Agree the responsible reporting route, confirm that it is active for your establishment and check the received result. The host's review should not end at a provider's connected label.
What if I discover a missing or wrong report?
Record the facts and original reference, then use Migración Colombia's current correction or support process. Do not change actual movement dates just to make the report appear on time.
Official sources
The guidance below is based on these official references. Use the authority's current instructions for your establishment and reporting route.
- [1]Migración Colombia: SIRE registration and activity-specific reporting times
- [2]Resolution 2357 of 2020: reporting framework, valid documents and connectivity exception
- [3]Official SIRE portal: registration, access and user manual
General guidance, not individual legal or tax advice. Obligations depend on your activity and circumstances. Check changes with the authority or your adviser before acting.