Get a Colombia Visa

1. When is the best time to apply for my Colombia visa? The best time to apply for your Colombia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Colombia visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Colombia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Colombia Visa

1. Visa Exempt

   A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

   • Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of onward and return flights
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
   • It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

2. Yellow Fever Risk Area

   Applicants travelling to a Yellow Fever risk area in Colombia or arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country must provide a Yellow Fever certificate showing vaccine administration at least 10 days prior entry into Colombia. A list of Yellow Fever risk countries and areas can be found at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/yellow-fever-vaccine-and-malaria-prophylaxis-information-by-country/colombia#:~:text=Generally%20not%20recommended%20for%20travelers,the%20capital%20city%20of%20Bogot%C3%A1..

Tourist Application Requirements for a Colombia Visa

1. Visa Exempt

   A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
   • Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

2. Yellow Fever Risk Area

   Applicants travelling to a Yellow Fever risk area in Colombia or arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country must provide a Yellow Fever certificate showing vaccine administration at least 10 days prior entry into Colombia. A list of Yellow Fever risk countries and areas can be found at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/yellow-fever-vaccine-and-malaria-prophylaxis-information-by-country/colombia#:~:text=Generally%20not%20recommended%20for%20travelers,the%20capital%20city%20of%20Bogot%C3%A1..