Do you 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.
What your passport needs for Colombia.
No visa for a short visit · 23
- American citizens
- Canadian citizens
- Mexican citizens
- Brazilian citizens
- British citizens
- Irish citizens
- German citizens
- French citizens
- Italian citizens
- Spanish citizens
- Dutch citizens
- Swiss citizens
- Russian citizens
- Turkish citizens
- Emirati citizens
- Hong Kong citizens
- Japanese citizens
- South Korean citizens
- Singaporean citizens
- Filipino citizens
- Indonesian citizens
- Australian citizens
- New Zealand citizens
Colombian online visa, applied for online · 10
The Check-MIG.
| Form | Check-MIG (online pre-registration) |
|---|---|
| Who and when | Optional: Migración Colombia says Check-MIG is not mandatory and only speeds up entry and exit. It can be done from 72 hours up to 1 hour before travel; not needed at land crossings |
| Fee | Free |
| Official site | apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co |
Arrival forms are free or nearly so on the official site. Sites that charge to “process” one are private services.
What Colombia checks.
- Before you go. None. Visa-required nationals apply online (Cancillería). A US or Schengen visa replaces the Colombian visa only for nationals of Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam (visa valid at least 180 days on entry, or US/Schengen residence; Resolution 5488 of 2022, art. 3 Literal C). Permanent residents of Pacific Alliance and Andean Community countries may be admitted without a visa (arts. 4-5).
- Your passport. Valid on arrival and for the whole stay; Colombian authorities recommend 6 months beyond departure.
- Onward ticket. A return/onward ticket valid within the 90-day period may be required; entry can be refused without one.
- Money for the stay. May be asked to show economic solvency 'as applicable'.
- Travel insurance. Not required for visa-exempt visitors; all-risk health insurance is required for most visa applications.
- Also. If entering by land, sea or river, get your passport stamped or face fines on exit. Visas over 90 days must be registered within 15 days of arrival.
The visitor visas for Colombia.
| Visa | Who it’s for | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visa V - Turismo Per Cancilleria cost table | Visa-required nationals visiting for leisure | Visa valid up to 1 year; 90-day stays extendable to max 180 days per 365 |
| Visa V - Nomada Digital Per Cancilleria cost table | Remote workers/freelancers or digital entrepreneurs with a passport from a visa-exempt country | Up to 2 years |
| Visa M - worker / Visa V - specific activities Per Cancilleria cost table | Foreigners hired by a Colombian employer | Up to 3 years (M visas) |
| Visa V - Vacaciones y Trabajo Per agreement | Ages 18-30 from countries with a working-holiday agreement with Colombia (list not confirmed this check) | Up to 1 year, open work permit, once only |
| Visa V - Estudiante Per Cancilleria cost table | Students; nationals of visa-exempt countries need it only for courses over 180 days | Up to 2 years |
Data the moment you land in Colombia
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Recent and coming changes in Colombia.
- 2026-01-01 — New Migracion Colombia tariffs for 2026 (incl. extension fees and Canadian entry fee).
- 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.
How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. Colombia’s official link on this page goes to cancilleria.gov.co. Look-alike sites use similar names and flags.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. It should say so plainly.
- Ignore “fast-track” upsells. Nobody outside the government can speed up or promise a decision.
The short answers.
Do I need a visa for Colombia?
It depends on your passport. Of the 33 passports NUM checks, 23 need no visa for a short visit and 10 apply online for the Colombian online visa first. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule, the fee and the stay.
Does Colombia have an eVisa?
Yes, for the passports that need it: the Colombian online visa, on the official site cancilleria.gov.co. Many passports need nothing at all for a short visit.
Is there an arrival card for Colombia?
Not one you have to fill in ahead: the Check-MIG (online pre-registration). Optional: Migración Colombia says Check-MIG is not mandatory and only speeds up entry and exit. It can be done from 72 hours up to 1 hour before travel; not needed at land crossings. Fee: Free.
How long must my passport be valid for Colombia?
Valid on arrival and for the whole stay; Colombian authorities recommend 6 months beyond departure.
Does NUM issue Colombia visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service: it explains the rule for your passport and links the official site, free.
Need the rest? The full Colombia entry requirements cover customs, vaccines, travelling with children and every passport in one table.