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We are the leading global travel visa service with unrivaled capability to obtain business and other travel visas for corporations and individuals worldwide in a fast, convenient and secure manner.
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.
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
Visa May Not Be Required
The Consulate of Colombia determines whether you need a business visa based on individual circumstance. As a general rule simple business meetings or negotiations will not require a business visa. However, a business visa is likely required if your business matters involve monetary transactions or remunerative activities or if you intend to enter Colombia more than 2 times in a 12 month period. Regardless your circumstances CIBTvisas advises that you contact the consulate directly for the final determination on the requirements for your individual situation. If you plan to travel to Colombia visa exempt, then we recommend that you hold a passport that is valid six months beyond your stay, hold proof of onward and return flights, hold proof of sufficient funds, and travel with an invitation letter from the company in Colombia, if possible.
If you do not meet the visa exemption requirements listed above, then please refer to the consular contact information listed below.
Personal Appearance
The consulate requires travelers to apply directly and a personal appearance may be necessary to obtain your visa. We recommend that you contact the consulate to obtain the most current forms and requirements before making a personal appearance at the consulate. Many consulates require an application appointment. Please contact:
Embassy of Colombia 2118 Leroy Place, NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 387-8338
It is important to note that most consulates and embassies are only open to the public during the morning hours. Please take these hours into consideration when contacting the consulate about your visa application.
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://www.iamat.org/country/colombia/risk/yellow-fever.
Previous visits to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19
Colombia has temporarily suspended entry to travellers who have been to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Tourist Application Requirements for a Colombia Visa
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 on entry with one blank visa page
Hold proof of onward/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, tour itinerary, etc.)
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
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://www.iamat.org/country/colombia/risk/yellow-fever.
Previous visits to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19
Colombia has temporarily suspended entry to travellers who have been to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Visa Pre-Check
Have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline? CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to confirm your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly.
