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Colombia visa requirements by passport

Holders of 101 passports can enter Colombia without applying at an embassy: 101 visa-free. The other 97 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

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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Daily cost
~$60 per day
Best weather
Jan, Feb, Aug, Sep, Dec
Main airport
BOG
US travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Colombia, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that Colombia accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Colombia with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa or Schengen visagives Visa free

    Passports: Only Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

    US or Schengen visa with more than 180 days of validity left on arrival; a residence permit is not listed. Only for the nationalities listed by Colombia's Foreign Ministry.

    Source: Cancillería de Colombia (country table, update of 12 Aug 2024)

Entry rules for Colombia by passport

Visa free101 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 97 passports

Colombia entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Colombia without a visa?

Holders of 101 passports can enter Colombia visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Colombia?

Yes, for some passports. Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam passport holders who hold a valid US visa or Schengen visa can enter with no visa. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Colombia entry rules?

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 Colombia's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.