Where can Colombia passport holders travel?
You can visit 154 countries without applying at an embassy: 84 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival, 6 with an online eTA and 39 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 25
eTA (online travel authorization) 6
eVisa (apply online) 39
Embassy visa required for 44 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Australia, Belarus, Brunei, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China, Costa Rica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mali, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Republic of the Congo, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sudan, Taiwan, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Colombia passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
Direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the US, a permanent residence permit from one of those countries, or an EEA or Swiss residence permit or long-stay (D) visa. A Schengen short-stay visa does not count.
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Colombia passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa-free entry for 21 nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel
Articles for Colombia passport holders
Colombia passport: common questions
How many countries can Colombia passport holders visit without a visa?
Colombia passport holders can visit 154 countries without applying at an embassy: 84 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival, 6 with an online eTA and 39 with an eVisa. The other 44 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Colombia passport holders?
Colombia passport holders can enter these 84 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Which countries give Colombia passport holders a visa on arrival?
Colombia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 25 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Laos, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zambia. A fee may apply.
Where do Colombia passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Israel, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, South Korea and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Colombia passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Colombia passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 2 more with a US visa, 2 more with a UK visa and 1 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Colombia passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Colombia passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 3 more with a US green card and 1 more with a UK residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Colombia passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Colombia passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.



































































