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Australia Colombia passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Yes, an e-Visa is required
- Entry requirement
- e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026eVisitor (subclass 651) - for EU and certain other European passports
- Fee
- Free
- Valid for
- 12 months, multiple visits
- Stay
- Up to 3 months per visit
- Processing
- Varies; see the Home Affairs processing time guide
- Apply
- Must apply and be granted while outside Australia, before travel
At the border
- Every non-citizen needs a visa or travel authority before travelling; ETA and eVisitor applications must be made from outside Australia.
- The ETA can only be requested through the official AustralianETA mobile app; those who cannot use it apply for another visa in ImmiAccount.
- Home Affairs advises not to book travel until the visa or ETA is granted.
- Most arriving passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Card (in English), including customs, biosecurity, health and character declarations.
- Visitors may not work and must stay within the period granted.
Recent changes
- July 2026: most visa application charges rose about 25 percent; the Visitor visa (600) Tourist stream now starts at AUD 250, with a lower charge for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
- 2025-2026: the Australian Border Force is piloting a digital Australia Travel Declaration alongside the paper Incoming Passenger Card.
Official source: Department of Home Affairs - Immigration and citizenship · Not yet confirmed officially: Passport validity rule (Home Affairs does not state a fixed minimum on the pages read), Australia Travel Declaration pilot: start date and participating airlines/airports, evisa.processing and consularVisa.processing: typical times (only a reference to the processing time tool), scamWarning: no look-alike site warning was found on the pages read
What Colombia passport holders need to do
- Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
- Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
- Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.
Colombia is one of 151 passports in the “e-visa” group for Australia. See the full Australia visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Oceania for Colombia passport holders
Australia is one of 37 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Colombia passport, which ranks #32 worldwide with a mobility score of 119. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 7 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Fiji | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Kiribati | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Micronesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Marshall Islands | Visa on arrival | – |
 Palau | Visa on arrival | – |
 Samoa | Visa on arrival | – |
 Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | – |
| Australia | e-Visa | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Colombia passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Can Colombian citizens apply for Australia visa online?
Yes. Colombia passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Australia, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.
Do Australia citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Australia passport holders can enter Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Australia visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Australia before you book.