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Colombia tourist visa

Eligible travellers can visit without a visa. Other travellers can apply for a visa online.

Ways to get a Colombia tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries and territories listed here can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days. The stay may be extended to a total of 180 days within a calendar year.
    Fee
    Canadian citizens must pay COP 256,000, stated as equivalent to CAD 85, on arrival. This does not apply to travellers under 14 or over 79.

    Passports that qualify (74)

  2. Visa-free visit with a rolling stay limit

    No visa needed

    Israeli citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  3. Visa-free entry for residents of Nicaragua's Caribbean coast regions

    No visa needed

    Nicaraguan citizens who live in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region or South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region can enter without a visa.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free tourism with permanent residence in Chile, Mexico or Peru

    No visa needed

    Travellers of any nationality qualify if they hold a permanent resident card issued by Chile, Mexico or Peru, the listed Pacific Alliance member countries.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days for tourism.

  5. Visa-free visit with a United States or Schengen visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Passport holders from Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam qualify if they hold a visa or residence permit issued by the United States or a country in the Schengen Area, a group of European countries.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Valid for
    A qualifying United States or Schengen visa must remain valid for at least 180 days from arrival.

  6. Online visa application

    eVisa

    Travellers who need a visa can apply online.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify for visa-free visits. Some travellers also qualify through their residence status or a visa issued by another country.

Good to know

  • Israeli citizens have a separate limit of 90 days within any 180 days.
  • Canadian citizens aged 14 to 79 must pay the entry fee on arrival.
  • Visitors over age 6 arriving at San Andrés or Leticia must buy a tourist card on arrival.
  • The tourist card costs COP 105,000 for San Andrés and COP 30,000 for Leticia.
  • Some travellers may enter with an identity card, but the eligible nationalities are not identified here.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Colombia?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify for visa-free visits. Some travellers also qualify through their residence status or a visa issued by another country.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Colombia?

There are 6 options: Visa-free visit (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a rolling stay limit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for residents of Nicaragua's Caribbean coast regions (no visa at all); Visa-free tourism with permanent residence in Chile, Mexico or Peru (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a United States or Schengen visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Online visa application (an online visa).

Who can go to Colombia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries and territories listed here can visit without a visa. Israeli citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days. Nicaraguan citizens who live in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region or South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region can enter without a visa. Travellers of any nationality qualify if they hold a permanent resident card issued by Chile, Mexico or Peru, the listed Pacific Alliance member countries. Passport holders from Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam qualify if they hold a visa or residence permit issued by the United States or a country in the Schengen Area, a group of European countries.

Can I apply online for Colombia?

Yes: Online visa application. Travellers who need a visa can apply online.

How long can I stay on a Colombia tourist visa?

Usually up to 90 days. The stay may be extended to a total of 180 days within a calendar year.

How much does a Colombia tourist visa cost?

Canadian citizens must pay an entry fee of COP 256,000, stated as equivalent to CAD 85. Travellers under 14 or over 79 are exempt from this fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Colombia tourist visa?

Israeli citizens have a separate limit of 90 days within any 180 days. Canadian citizens aged 14 to 79 must pay the entry fee on arrival. Visitors over age 6 arriving at San Andrés or Leticia must buy a tourist card on arrival.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Colombia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Colombia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Colombia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Colombia tourist visa rules?

On Colombia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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