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Colombia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Colombia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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85Visa-free
39eVisa
32Visa on arrival
42Visa required

Colombia passport at a glance

With a Colombia passport you can enter 85 destinations visa-free and 32 with a visa on arrival, so 117 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 39 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 42 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Colombia

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Colombia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Colombia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2152116
Asia13121511
Europe42003
North America15116
Oceania3425
South America10001

Longest visa-free stays

Where Colombia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 85
eVisa 39
Visa on arrival 32
Visa required 42

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Colombia passport holders visit without a visa?

Colombia passport holders can visit 85 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea and others. Adding the 32 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 117 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Colombia passport holders?

32 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Colombia passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Colombia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

39 destinations let Colombia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Malaysia, Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, India, Azerbaijan and others.

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Colombia passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Colombia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Colombia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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