Mexican passport · Colombia · checked 2026-10-11

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Colombia?

The short answerNo. Mexican 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). Go to the official site.

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.

At a glance

Colombia entry rules for Mexican citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay90 days; extendable by up to 90 days at Migracion Colombia (max 180 days per calendar year)
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Mexican passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Colombia entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Mexican passport.

Visa-exempt: listed in Article 3 Literal A of Resolution 5488 of 2022 (as rewritten by Resolution 8558 of 2025), and Cancillería's May 2026 list marks it 'NO' (no visa for short visits). Visa-exempt visitor (entry permit PIP granted on arrival at the officer's discretion). Check-MIG is optional (recommended). May be asked for an onward ticket.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

Valid on arrival and for the whole stay; Colombian authorities recommend 6 months beyond departure.

What changed

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).
Questions

The short answers.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Colombia?

No. Mexican 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 Mexican 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 Mexican 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.