Tourist Visitor Visa (Type V)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-30 business days (typically 10-15 days)
- Fee
- $95 - $300 USD
- Validity
- Up to 2 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens from countries not eligible for visa-free entry must apply for a Visitor Visa online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visa allows multiple entries for tourism purposes. Fee includes $50 study fee plus $45-$250 issuance fee depending on nationality.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens from countries not eligible for visa-free entry must apply for a Visitor Visa online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visa allows multiple entries for tourism purposes. Fee includes $50 study fee plus $45-$250 issuance fee depending on nationality.
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
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, visiting family or friends, cultural or sports events, and short-term activities not involving employment.
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Financial
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means to support themselves during their stay in Colombia.
Minimum funds: Sufficient for duration of stay
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Digital photo 3x4 cm, color, white background, recent (within 3 months), facing camera with neutral expression
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, letter from employer, or financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for duration of stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Colombia; Minimum coverage: Coverage for accident, illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization, death, and repatriation
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, booking confirmation, or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online Visa Application Form; Form url: https://tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml
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Travel itinerary
Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.
Must include addresses: Yes; Must include dates: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the online visa application form on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Create an account and fill in all required personal, travel, and passport information.
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents: passport copy, digital photo, flight reservations, hotel bookings, proof of funds, travel insurance, and travel itinerary. Ensure documents are in PDF format and photo is in JPEG format.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa study fee of $50 USD online through the application portal. Payment is required before the application is reviewed.
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Processing wait
Wait for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to review your application. You will receive a decision via email within 5-30 business days, typically 10-15 days.
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Visa collection
Receive your e-visa via email within 10 business days after paying the issuance fee. Print a copy to present upon arrival in Colombia.