Do American citizens need a visa for Colombia?
The official link goes to cancilleria.gov.co. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Colombia entry rules for American citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None |
| Stay | 90 days; extendable by up to 90 days at Migracion Colombia (max 180 days per calendar year) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an American passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Colombia entry requirements.
The details for an American passport.
No visa for tourism/business up to 90 days; cumulative max 180 days per calendar year. Check-MIG is optional per Migracion Colombia (US State Dept still advises completing it 1-72 h before the flight). Colombia may deny entry without a return ticket.
How long it must be valid.
Valid on arrival and for the whole stay; Colombian authorities recommend 6 months beyond departure.
Recent changes in Colombia.
- 2025-06-05 — Israel removed from Colombia's visa-exempt list: Resolution 8558 of 2025 rewrote Article 3 Literal A of Resolution 5488 without Israel (the 5 June 2025 date is from Wikipedia; the official compilation gives only the year). Cancillería's May 2026 list confirms Israelis need a visa.
- 2026-01-01 — New Migracion Colombia tariffs for 2026 (incl. extension fees and Canadian entry fee).
The short answers.
Do American citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No. American citizens don’t need a visa for Colombia for stays of 90 days; extendable by up to 90 days at Migracion Colombia (max 180 days per calendar year).
How long can American citizens stay in Colombia?
90 days; extendable by up to 90 days at Migracion Colombia (max 180 days per calendar year). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do American citizens apply?
On the official site, cancilleria.gov.co. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Colombia visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.