Embassy
Embassy of New Zealand, Bogota
Bogota
Calle 81 # 11 - 08
Colombia visa requirements for New Zealander citizens
New Zealander citizens do not need a visa for Colombia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
NZL
New Zealand
Going to
COL
Colombia
No visa needed
People with passports on Lists A and B can make short, unpaid visits.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Colombia.
Ways into Colombia
Visit without a visa if you qualify, or apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free short visitPeople with passports on Lists A and B can make short, unpaid visits.
- Stay
- 90–180 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your passport qualifies.
- Prepare your travel documents.
- Ask for entry permission at the border.
Documents required
- Travel document
- Ticket out of Colombia
- Place to stay
- Proof of enough money
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- An approved extension allows up to 180 days per calendar year.
- Official pages disagree about Israeli passports; check with a Colombian consulate.
Visa not requiredPacific Alliance permanent residentsPeople with permanent residence in Chile, Mexico or Peru can make short, unpaid visits.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Prepare proof of permanent residence.
- Show it with your passport at the border.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Proof of permanent residence
- Ticket out of Colombia
- Proof of enough money
- Return ticket
- Temporary residence does not qualify.
- Border staff decide how long you can stay.
Visa not requiredAndean permanent residentsSome foreign permanent residents of Andean Community countries qualify for short, unpaid visits.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether the countries accept each other's residence documents.
- Show your passport and proof of permanent residence.
Documents required
- Passport
- Proof of permanent residence
- This route depends on the countries offering the same treatment to each other.
- Border staff decide how long you can stay.
eVisaOnline visa applicationUse the official online system to apply and receive your approved visa by email.
- Fee
- Separate review and visa fees
- Processing
- 30 days
How to apply
- Choose your visa type and the office handling it.
- Upload your form, photo and documents.
- Pay the review fee within 10 days.
- Answer any requests in the online system.
- After approval, pay within 10 working days.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport photo page
- Recent colour photo, white background
- JPG photo, 3 × 4 cm
- Photo no larger than 300 KB
- Documents for your chosen visa
- Proof of legal residence, if needed
- Extra checks can exceed 30 days; emailed visas follow payment within 10 working days.
- Applying does not extend your allowed stay; CheckMig is separate from your visa.
eVisaTourist visaApply online for a visa for holidays, tourism or cultural visits.
- Stay
- 90–180 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Fee
- Fees vary; tax and exemptions may apply
How to apply
- Fill in the online form and upload your documents.
- Pay the review fee.
- Answer any requests for more information.
- Pay the visa fee if approved.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport photo page
- Recent colour photo, white background
- Letter explaining your trip
- Host invitation, if invited
- Signed host invitation with fingerprint
- Host's promise to cover costs
- 180 days of bank statements
- Return ticket
- Travel insurance
- Stay up to 180 days per 365 days from issue; an extension needs approval.
- You cannot work or bring family on dependent visas.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Migración Colombia: entry and exit requirements
- Migración Colombia: tourist documents, permissions and other questions
- Migración Colombia: current optional CheckMig service
- Official CheckMig portal
- Foreign Ministry: visa requirements and exemption lists
- Foreign Ministry: visa types and requirements
- Foreign Ministry: dedicated airport-transit nationality list
- Foreign Ministry: current general visa application instructions
- Official electronic visa application portal
- Foreign Ministry: V Student
- Foreign Ministry: M Worker
- Foreign Ministry: M Spouse
- Foreign Ministry: V Digital Nomad
- Foreign Ministry: Andean Migrant and Resident visas
- Resolution 5488: exemptions and airport transit, with amendments shown
- Resolution 5477: visa framework and purpose-specific rules
- Resolution 3969 of 2026: visa fees and exceptions
- Colombian Consulate in London: current visa processing guidance
- Colombian Consulate in New Delhi: visa applications and conditional exemptions
- Colombian Consulate in Miami: online visa applications
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from New Zealand
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyCOP $
- Time+6h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency112 police125 ambulance
Planning your Colombia trip
Best time to go: Temperatures depend more on height above sea level than the time of year. Rainy seasons vary by region, so there is no single best time for the whole country.
- BogotáExplore historic streets, bookstores and a busy cultural scene.
- CartagenaWalk the old city's walls and see its Spanish colonial history.
- Villa de LeyvaVisit a historic town with Spanish colonial buildings.
- Lost CityReach ancient Tayrona ruins by trekking through jungle-covered mountains.
Scams to watch for in Colombia
- Taxi fare overchargingA driver takes advantage of unclear fares or does not start the meter. In Cartagena, taxis have no meters and drivers may demand a very high fare if you did not agree on it first. In Manizales, some taxis also have no meter. In Bogotá and Cali, meters show units rather than the price in pesos. Some surcharges are legitimate.
- Taxi detours and waiting-charge tricksSome drivers take a roundabout route or use waiting charges to increase the bill. If you stop during a journey, the driver may reset the meter and charge you the total of several fares.
- Shop referrals that raise your priceA street hawker leads you to a shop that pays them a large commission. The shop recovers that payment through a higher price charged to you.
About Colombia
Colombia is a republic in northwestern South America, with Caribbean and Pacific coastlines.
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Money
- Colombian peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +57
Other Oceania passports
Going to Colombia
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Colombia with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do new zealander citizens need a visa for Colombia?
New Zealander citizens do not need a visa for Colombia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can new zealander citizens stay in Colombia?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do colombian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Colombian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Colombia?
Australia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia Palau, and 3 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Colombia are easier for new zealander citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Ecuador, and 3 more let new zealander citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Colombia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Colombia?
Colombian peso ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Colombia?
Spanish.
How strong is the New Zealand passport?
It ranks #11 and reaches 151 destinations without applying ahead.
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