BIOMIG system installed at Palonegro International Airport in Bucaramanga.

News: The value of this investment was one billion pesos, and it aims to streamline the entry and exit of tourists. BIOMIG in Bucaramanga Photo: Santander Governorate JOURNALIST 05.11.2026 17:55 Updated: 05.11.2026 17:55 This is excellent news for travelers in the Santander department, specifically at the Palonegro International Airport, located in Lebrija and serving Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. Starting on May 11th, the Biomig system, a biometric technology designed to strengthen immigration control and streamline the entry and exit of national and foreign tourists at this airport terminal, has begun operating. BIOMIG in Bucaramanga Photo: Santander Governorate The system, now installed at Palonegro, uses iris, fingerprint, and facial recognition, which allows for the automated identification of travelers. The governor of Santander, Juvenal Díaz Mateus, was present at the launch of this digital element and highlighted the investment of 1 billion pesos made for its implementation. According to the governor, this innovation will reinforce security and allow for a more efficient verification of who is visiting the department. This advancement places the main airport terminal in the department on par with other national and international airports, streamlining immigration processes and reinforcing security. BIOMIG in Bucaramanga Photo: Santander Governorate In addition, during the launch, it was announced that work will be carried out to modernize, maintain, and expand the airport runway, with the aim of improving the infrastructure and preparing the terminal for a greater flow of passengers. "With this element that we are delivering today to Migración Colombia, we are placing Santander on the same level as other national and international airports. This technology makes life easier for people, streamlines immigration processes, and strengthens the security of our department," said the governor. In addition to improving the passenger experience, the system aims to boost the regional economy by establishing Santander as a tourist and business destination. We start the week with more security and technology for Santander. With the implementation of the BIOMIG system at the Palonegro International Airport, we are strengthening immigration control and modernizing the entry and exit of travelers in our department. This investment of $1.150… pic.twitter.com/hhRXjXr9UM— General Juvenal Díaz (@GralJuvenalDiaz) May 11, 2026 YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN: #ElTiempo #NoticiasColombia #ÚltimaHora Photo: Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS: Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS: Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP: Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up-to-date with the most relevant news at the moment. EL TIEMPO APP: Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITION: Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.