Transit visa · Burkina Faso to Colombia

Airport Transit Visa

e-Visa

Maximum stay
1 days
Processing time
5-10 business days
Fee
$50 USD study fee + issuance fee
Validity
Single use, up to 24 hours
Entry
Single entry

Airport Transit Visa required for nationals of visa-required countries who have layovers in Colombia. Valid for 24 hours maximum and only allows traveler to remain in international transit area. Does NOT permit leaving airport or going through customs. Non-renewable. Citizens of US, Canada, UK, and visa-exempt countries do NOT need this visa. If you hold valid US or Schengen visa with 180+ days validity, transit visa not required.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Citizens from countries that require visa to enter Colombia, excluding those with valid US/Schengen visas with 180+ days validity.

    Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova (Republic of), Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

  • Purpose of visit

    Airport transit only. Must have confirmed onward flight within 24 hours. Cannot leave international transit area.

    Includes
    • Airport transit
    • layover connection

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Digital photo 3x4 cm, color, white background

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Online Visa Application Form - Airport Transit; Form url: https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml

  • Previous visa copies

    Must include rejections: No; Years back: 0

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete online visa application for Airport Transit category. Must apply in advance as processing takes 5-10 days.

  2. Document gathering

    Gather required documents: valid passport, confirmed flight bookings showing entry and exit within 24 hours, visa for final destination if required.

  3. Fee payment

    Pay visa study and issuance fees.

  4. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing, typically 5-10 business days.

  5. Visa collection

    Receive e-visa via email. Print and carry with boarding passes.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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