Tourists from visa-required countries
If your passport requires a visa to enter Colombia, the standard tourist visitor visa is your starting point.
Visitor Visa · Short Stays in Colombia
Colombian Visitor Visa
Planning a trip to Colombia? Whether you're visiting for tourism, business, medical care, or a short academic program, we help you apply for the right visitor visa — correctly, the first time.
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Overview
Quick Answer
The Colombian Visitor Visa (type V) is a short-stay visa for foreigners who want to enter Colombia temporarily. It covers tourism, business meetings, medical treatment, academic events, and several other purposes. Most visitor visas allow stays of up to 90 days, extendable to 180 days within a calendar year.
Citizens of many countries — including the U.S., Canada, most of Europe, and Australia — can enter Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. If you need a visa, require more time, or want documentation for a specific purpose like business or medical treatment, this is the visa category you need.
Who This Visa Is For
Is the Colombian Visitor Visa right for you?
The V visa covers a broad range of short-stay purposes. The most common applicants are:
Business travelers
Attending meetings, signing contracts, exploring investment opportunities, or participating in conferences — without taking on formal employment in Colombia.
Medical patients
Foreigners traveling to Colombia for medical procedures, consultations, or ongoing treatment.
Students in short programs
Enrolled in language courses, exchange programs, or academic events lasting under six months.
Religious and volunteer workers
Short-term mission trips, volunteer placements, or religious activities.
Family visitors
Visiting Colombian family members when you fall outside other visa categories.
Event and conference attendees
Attending or performing at cultural, artistic, sports, or academic events — including exhibitions, festivals, tournaments, and speaking engagements. The specific event and its organizer are documented in the application.
Airline, cruise, and transport crew
Members of crew servicing routes to/from Colombia — pilots, flight attendants, ship crew, and transport personnel who need documented entry rights for their operational schedule.
The V visa has over nine sub-types. Many applicants are unsure which one applies to their situation — this is one of the most common reasons for application errors. We identify the right sub-type for you during consultation.
Requirements by Nationality
Who needs a visa to visit Colombia?
Do you need a visa to visit Colombia? It depends on your nationality. Citizens of more than 100 countries can enter Colombia visa-free for up to 180 days per calendar year. Others can enter visa-free only if they hold a valid U.S. or Schengen visa or residence permit, and the rest must apply for a visitor visa before traveling. Find your country below.
No visa required for short stays — up to 180 days per calendar year (typically issued as 90 days on arrival, extendable in-country to 180).
- Albania
- Andorra
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei-Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Holy See
- Honduras
- Hong Kong (SAR)
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea (Republic of)
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Sovereign Military Order of Malta
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Visa-free and want to stay longer than 180 days?
If your country is on the visa-free list and you're working remotely, you may qualify for the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa (V-DN) — a 2-year visa designed for foreign-source remote workers.
Explore the Colombia Digital Nomad Visa →Current as of May 2026. The visa-free list changes by government decree. Always verify with Cancillería before traveling — official Lista A, B and C.
Requirements
What you'll need to prepare
Passport
Valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay. Must have at least two blank pages.
Purpose-of-visit documentation
Depends on your visa sub-type. Examples: letter of invitation (business), conference registration (events), enrollment certificate (academic), or medical appointment confirmation.
Proof of financial means
Bank statements from the past six months showing sufficient funds. Standard visitor visas typically require approximately 10× the Colombian monthly minimum wage (~USD $5,400). We verify the current threshold.
Travel insurance
Valid health and travel insurance covering your entire stay in Colombia.
Return ticket or onward travel proof
Evidence that you plan to leave Colombia within the authorized period.
Passport-style photographs
Current photo meeting Cancillería specifications.
Completed visa application form
Filed through the Cancillería online portal.
We guide you through preparing and validating every required document to help avoid delays or rejections.
Requirements may vary based on individual circumstances and current Colombian immigration regulations.
Most delays happen before the application is submitted
We review every apostille, translation, and supporting document with you before filing — catching the issues that cause Cancillería to send the case back.
See how the process worksThe Process
A clear path from consultation to approval
We guide you through every step. No surprises, no confusing paperwork, no figuring it out on your own.
Identify the right sub-type
The visitor visa has nine-plus sub-types: tourist, business, event, medical, academic, crew, religious, and more. We confirm which category fits your purpose and what it requires.
Document gathering and preparation
We give you a clear checklist. Depending on your sub-type, some documents need to be apostilled and translated into Spanish by a certified translator. We guide you so nothing gets missed.
Application filing
We file your application through the Cancillería online portal. If the government requests additional information or clarification, we handle that response.
Visa approval and arrival
Once approved, you'll receive your visa electronically. We walk you through what to do on arrival, including registering with Migración Colombia within 15 days.
Why Work With Us
Legal guidance, not just document filing
Immigration applications involve strict requirements and documentation. A small mistake — wrong sub-type, missing apostille, incomplete financial proof — can mean rejection and starting over.
Licensed Colombian immigration attorneys, not intermediaries
Bilingual support — we communicate in English and handle everything in Spanish
Fully virtual process — clients worldwide, no in-person visits required
All fees disclosed upfront: service fees, government costs, and any additional expenses
We handle government responses and information requests at no extra charge
Trusted by 1,400+ clients navigating Colombian immigration.
What Our Clients Say
Real Google reviews
4.9 · Google Reviews
"I had an excellent experience working with Natalia Torres from Colombian Visa Services. Her expertise was clear from the very first consultation, and she guided me through each stage of the visa process with patience and clarity. Natalia was always helpful, responsive, and thorough, and thanks to her support my visa was issued without any complications. Truly exceptional service."
Jeffrey Sutyla
Google Review
"I had an excellent experience with Colombia Visa Services. From the very first information session, they answered questions no one else could. Their process was super organized, with clear steps for uploading documents and helpful reminders to keep things moving. After submitting my visa application, I received weekly updates — something I really appreciated. I highly recommend them if you're applying for any Colombian visa."
Roberta Glaser
Google Review
"As experienced travellers who have to procure a visa for every country we visit, we found the Colombian application the trickiest to deal with by ourselves. We hired Colombian Visa Services for peace of mind and they delivered big time — answering all of our questions, providing specific instructions, and handling the submission for us. The company was efficient, professional, and communicated brilliantly. Highly recommend."
Vaughn
Google Review
"Very efficient and attentive company to help obtain your visa in Colombia. Personal and cordial service at every step in the process. You should not try to manage your own visa process unless you possess the knowledge that these lawyers possess. Highest recommendation!"
Brian Celce
Google Review
"This was the second time in two years that I used CVS for M type visa support. Nothing has changed my original opinions of the firm — I have been completely satisfied in their services and outcomes. Natalia was knowledgeable, professional, supportive, a good communicator and, importantly, always accessible when I had questions. I highly recommend their services."
J F
Google Review
"Colombian Visa Services is a top notch agency! They always stayed in contact and walked me through the process. Very professional and knowledgeable staff."
Donta Henson
Google Review
Not sure if this visa is right for you?
Take the qualifier or speak with our bilingual legal team before you apply.
Timeline & Costs
Processing time and costs
Processing time
the Cancillería has 30 calendar days to decide a complete application. In practice, applications often take the full 30 days, and often uses the full window.
Government fees
Cancillería V-visa issuance fee ~USD $52. Plus apostille, translation, and travel insurance costs — all disclosed upfront.
Validity
Up to 90 days, extendable to 180 days total within a single calendar year. Extensions are handled through Migración Colombia.
Talk to an Attorney
Not sure which Visitor sub-type fits your trip?
Each Visitor visa sub-type has specific eligibility rules — choosing wrong is the leading cause of rejection. Send a few details and we'll tell you which V sub-type fits and what documentation you'll need.
- Bilingual Colombian immigration attorneys
- Fully virtual process — work with us from anywhere
- Direct attorney support, not call-center intermediaries
- 1,400+ clients supported · 4.9★ on Google
We handle government correspondence on your behalf
If Cancillería or Migración Colombia requests additional documentation, your attorney responds directly — no extra charges, no scrambling on your end.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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