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Colombia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Colombia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

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101Visa-free
97eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Colombia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 101 can enter Colombia visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 97 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

101 of 198 passports can travel to Colombia without arranging anything before departure.

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Colombia entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Colombia
United States of AmericaVisa-free
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa-free (90 days)

Colombia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Colombia.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa10530
Asia170340
Europe43020
North America20030
Oceania9050
South America11000

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 101
eVisa 97

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Colombia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 101 can enter visa-free and 97 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Colombia without a visa?

101 passports have visa-free access to Colombia, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Colombia offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Colombia. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Colombia eVisa online?

97 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Colombia. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Colombia?

Of 11 passports from South America, 11 can enter Colombia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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