🇨🇴Colombia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
South America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Colombia?
It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 103 enter Colombia visa-free and 93 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.
Visa-free
103
nationalities
E-visa
93
nationalities
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Transit visa for Colombia
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 123 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (cancilleria.gov.co), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Colombia visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Colombia applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Colombia visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Colombia publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 108 USD | Portal | |||
| Visitor (V) business visa | Business | 180 days | 314 USD | 5-10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Resident visa (R) | Long stay | Indefinite | 464 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Migrant visa (M) | Long stay | 3 years | 335 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Worker visa (M) | Work | 3 years | 335 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Digital Nomad visa (V Digital) | Work | 2 years | 239 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa (V) | Study | Duration of programme | 67 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 123 USD | 5 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Bogotá
Population
53,936,226
Currency
Colombian Peso (COP $)
Languages
Spanish, Indigenous languages
Continent
South America
Calling code
+57
Timezone
America/Bogota
Area
1,138,910 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
July 20 - Battle of Boyacá
Internet domain
.co
About
Colombia is a South American country renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and diverse landscapes from the Andes to the Caribbean. As Latin America's fourth-largest economy, it recorded 2.6% growth in 2025 amid ongoing security challenges. President Gustavo Petro is concluding his term in 2026 with ambitious social reforms.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Do not travel alone at night in major cities
Terrorism(Low)
- Low residual risk after peace agreement with FARC, vigilance in rural areas
Transport
- Use recognized taxi companies like Uber, avoid night buses
Natural risks(Risks of earthquakes, floods, and yellow fever outbreak in 2025)
- Get vaccinated against yellow fever 10 days before entering risk zones
Health(Unequal healthcare system, good in major cities)
- Yellow fever vaccination mandatory since May 2025, comprehensive travel insurance
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Fill out the Check-Mig form before entry
- Avoid border areas
- Increased vigilance in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali at night
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Bogotá · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
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Emergency numbers
Practical information
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10% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Colombia?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Colombia across 196 nationalities: 103 visa-free, 93 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Colombia visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 108 USD (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Colombia?▾
Colombia issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Colombia?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk level in certain border and rural areas due to illegal armed groups and trafficking, but overall improving with over 6.7 million tourists in 2024.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Colombia?▾
The official currency is Colombian Peso (COP $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Colombia?▾
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá. The main spoken languages are: Spanish, Indigenous languages.
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