Colombia Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No
Australian No
Canadian No
USA No
Other EU No/1
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

A valid passport is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 180 days except the following:
a) 1. nationals of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Poland and Slovenia.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

Nationals will be issued with an entry stamp on arrival which will be valid for up to 90 days (nationals are often only given 30 or 60 days); extensions for up to a further 120 days are available from the Department of Administration and Security in Colombia; all nationals are permitted to stay for a maximum of 180 days in any 12-month period.

Types of Visa and Cost

Nationals should check with the embassy or consulate of Colombia for visa cost as fees are fixed according to the exchange rate.

The fee for a Tourist visa is generally £35. Payments for consular services have to be paid in cash at the Colombian Consulate. Visas for Spanish, Japanese and South Korean Citizens are exempted of payment. It advisable to check the cost with the relevant embassy. A Temporary Visitor visa costs £65 although the above nations are again exempt. Work and Business visas cost £130 whilst Student visas are charged at £30.

Validity

Tourist and Temporary Visitor: Valid six months (multiple entry). Business: Valid four years for multiple entries with maximum stays of one year each. Work: Valid for two years with multiple. Student: Valid for one year with multiple entry.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required

It is generally advised to allow plenty of time for applications but visas should be issued in five days
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