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Colombia visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 101 can travel to Colombia without arranging a visa in advance. 97 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Colombia: passports by requirement

How to enter Colombia: official routes

Checked November 2026

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Official route

Visitor visa (type V) - tourism, applied for online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería)

Fee
Issuance fee USD 52 (EUR 40 if applied for in the eurozone or Cuba) under Resolution 3969 of 2026, plus a separate non-refundable study fee; reciprocity rates may apply by nationality
Processing
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At the border

  • Visa-exempt tourists receive an entry permit (PIP) of up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 more, with a ceiling of 180 days per calendar year; request the extension at least 5 business days before expiry.
  • All air travellers, Colombian and foreign, must complete the free Check-MIG form online between 72 hours and 1 hour before the flight; it is not needed at land border posts.
  • Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and the purpose of the trip.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is not required for most arrivals but is recommended at least 10 days before visiting high-risk areas; proof is demanded at some national parks and checkpoints in very high-risk zones, and travellers coming from Angola, DR Congo or Uganda must show an international certificate.
  • Tourists may not take paid work.

Recent changes

  • Apr 2025: Health Ministry Resolution 691 of 2025 declared a yellow fever health emergency, with vaccination recommended before visiting risk municipalities and certificates checked at high-risk national parks.
  • Mar 2026: Resolution 3969 of 2026 (26 Mar 2026, Diario Oficial 31 Mar 2026) replaced earlier visa fee schedules, setting the tourist visa issuance fee at USD 52 / EUR 40.
  • Feb 2026: Migración Colombia updated its own service fees (Resolution 0599 of 10 Feb 2026).

Official source: Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia) · Not yet confirmed officially: cancilleria.gov.co blocks automated reading; Resolution 3969/2026 fee figures come from official-page excerpts returned by search, consularVisa study fee amount for 2026 (older pages say USD 50; 2026 procedure sheets show USD 56 for visitor categories), consularVisa.processing, Minimum passport validity at entry, Whether the yellow fever measures under Resolution 691/2025 are still in force in Nov 2026

Do I need a visa for Colombia?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free –
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines Visa-free 90 d
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 90 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China e-Visa –
Germany Visa-free –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 44/46
Asia 16/50
Africa 1/54
North America 20/23
South America 11/11
Oceania 9/14

Working remotely from Colombia? The Colombia digital nomad visa requires 3 monthly minimum wages – COP 5,252,715 per month in 2026.

Passports that can enter Colombia visa-free

101 passports

Passports eligible for Colombia e-Visa

97 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Colombia?

It depends on your passport. 101 passports can enter Colombia visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 97 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Colombia without a visa?

101 passports can enter Colombia visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas and others.

Does Colombia offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 97 passports can apply for a visa to Colombia online.

Holding a Colombia passport? See where the Colombia passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Colombia before you book.