Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Colombia?
The official link goes to migracioncolombia.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 Canadian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None |
| Fee | Entry (reciprocity) fee payable on arrival - see notes |
| 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 a Canadian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Colombia entry requirements.
The details for a Canadian passport.
Tourist visa not required, but Canadians pay an entry fee at the airport (travel.gc.ca quotes COP 160,000, approx. USD 68 - figures inconsistent, check Migracion Colombia's 2026 tariff); children under 14, adults over 79 and arrivals to San Andres are exempt.
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 Canadian citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No. Canadian 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 much does it cost for Canadian citizens?
Entry (reciprocity) fee payable on arrival - see notes. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Canadian 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 Canadian citizens apply?
On the official site, migracioncolombia.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.