Visa for the United Kingdom from Colombia: price, documents and processing time 2026

According to the reference data, a Standard Visitor visa is required for a tourist stay in the UK of up to six months. This point is worth checking with the official source, as the rules that apply to Colombian nationals can change. Refer to GOV.UK before booking any travel.

• Government fee135 GBP
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, evidence of sufficient funds, proof of accommodation, a description of the purpose of the trip, and ties to Colombia (employment, family, property). Do not state a fee amount: the official fee is on GOV.UK and is paid during the online application.

The application is completed online on GOV.UK, then you book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a UK Visa Application Centre (VAC), run in Colombia by TLScontact. You then upload your supporting documents. No paper submission is required to start.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Colombia, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Colombia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times are not stated here: check the official estimate on GOV.UK at the time you apply, as it varies by season and centre. Apply well ahead of your planned travel date and make sure your financial evidence covers the whole stay.

Common mistakes are insufficient proof of funds, no evidence of ties to Colombia, and a poorly explained purpose of travel. Also check the regime that applies to your nationality at the time of departure, as it may have changed, and always confirm the information on GOV.UK.