Colombia
Colombia visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens can enter Colombia visa‑free for tourism; stay up to 90 days, extendable once – no e‑TA needed unless you plan work or study.
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Key facts
- Visa-free stay
- 90 days per visit, extendable once
- Passport validity
- At least 6 months on entry
Details
1. Check passport validity – it must be valid for the duration of your stay.
2. Have a return or onward ticket showing you will leave Colombia within the 90-day period; officials may ask to see it.
3. On arrival, present your passport and completed migration form; the officer may ask about accommodation and funds.
4. If you need to stay longer than 90 days, apply for an extension at a Migración Colombia office before the original period expires. Approval and conditions depend on Migración Colombia; a further 90 days is not guaranteed.
5. For work, study, volunteer programmes or residency, check the visa requirements with a Colombian consulate before travel. Requirements differ by visa type and activity.
- Passport: valid for duration of stay
- Return ticket: may be requested
- Proof of funds: may be requested
- Accommodation details: may be requested
Questions people ask
What documents do I need to show at Colombian immigration?
Typically a passport valid for the duration of stay, a return or onward ticket, and proof of accommodation and funds may be requested. Requirements can change, so confirm with your airline or the Colombian consulate before departure.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialU.S. Department of State – Colombia travel
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Colombia
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Colombia
- officialAustralian Government – Smart Traveller: Colombia
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel – Colombia
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Colombia
Deep dive
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Sources
- officialU.S. Department of State – Colombia travel
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Colombia
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Colombia
- officialAustralian Government – Smart Traveller: Colombia
- officialNew Zealand Safe Travel – Colombia
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Colombia
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