visa_colombia

Visas and Permits

Tourist visa
Passengers from countries that have a restriction should apply for a tourist visa in the
Colombian consulate of their country of origin.

Restriction on visas to enter Colombia
There is no nationality restriction to enter Colombia. A visa is required, except in the case of
citizens of the following countries who stay strictly for the purpose of tourism and for a
maximum of 90 days: Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica,
Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, United States, Finland, France, Great Britain,
Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Mexico, Norway, The Netherlands, Peru,
Republic of Korea (South Korea), Federal Republic of Germany (including passport holders of
the former East Germany), Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela
and foreign residents of Canada and the United States.

Foreigners of countries that have no restriction to enter Colombia, if they come only for
tourism, may stay in the country for up to 90 days from the date of entry that is indicated on
the immigration seal, which is stamped on the passport by the official at the port of entry.

Those who wish to visit the country for work or study must apply for a visa or permit at
Colombian consulates abroad. The visas may be temporary or resident. The former are given
to people who enter with no intention of living in the country, the second is given to those
who intend to live there permanently. Before traveling you should consult the nearest consular
or diplomatic agent concerning the procedures and requirements of Colombian law of each
case.
Other documents or papers that are worth having during your trips are:
Student card.
International driver’s license.
Vaccination certificates.
Travel or medical insurance.
Recent passport-size photographs.
Photocopies of passport, credit cards, insurance, etc.
For further information, consult the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

24 hour stay
Neither a visitor’s visa nor an entry permit is required when the passenger is in transit for a
maximum of 24 hours.

Stay for up to ninety (90) calendar days
• Travelers from those countries that have no restriction to enter Colombia and the purpose
of whose visit is tourism.
• The permit is issued by the immigration authority at the port of entry.

Extension of stay
• You can apply for an extension of up to ninety (90) calendar days at the office of
Immigration Affairs, Calle 100 No.11-27 in the city of Bogota.

Student or work visa
If the motives of the traveler are to study or work, he or she should apply for a visa or permit
at the Colombian consulate in the country of origin. All information with regard to procedures
and requirements of Colombian law should be provided by a consular or diplomatic agent.

• Colombian embassies abroad
• Colombian consulates abroad