Do Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Colombian Visa V (online application via Cancilleria) |
| Fee | Study fee + issuance fee per Cancilleria cost table |
| Stay | As granted (visitor visa V: 90 days, extendable to 180 per year) |
| Validity | Up to 1 year (Visa V tourism) |
| When to apply | Apply online at least a few weeks ahead |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Vietnamese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Colombia entry requirements.
The details for a Vietnamese passport.
Visa required (applied for online at Cancillería): not in the visa-exempt lists of Resolution 5488 of 2022, and Cancillería's May 2026 list marks it 'SI', exempt only with a US or Schengen visa valid more than 180 days. EXEMPTION (Article 3 Literal C, which covers only Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam): you may be admitted without a visa if you hold a valid residence permit from a Schengen state or the US, or a Schengen or US visa valid for at least 180 days on the day you enter. Permanent residents of a Pacific Alliance member state may also be admitted without a visa for short stays (Resolution 5488, art. 4). Migración Colombia sets the days granted.
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 Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Yes. Vietnamese citizens apply online for the Colombian Visa V (online application via Cancilleria) before travelling for stays of As granted (visitor visa V: 90 days, extendable to 180 per year).
How much does it cost for Vietnamese citizens?
Study fee + issuance fee per Cancilleria cost table. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Colombia?
As granted (visitor visa V: 90 days, extendable to 180 per year). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Vietnamese citizens apply?
Apply online at least a few weeks ahead.
Where do Vietnamese 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.