Get a Colombia Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Colombia Visa for UK Citizens

  1. Visa Exempt

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

  2. Yellow Fever Certificate

    Applicants travelling to a Yellow Fever risk area in Colombia or arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country must provide a Yellow Fever certificate showing vaccine administration at least 10 days prior to entry into Colombia. A list of Yellow Fever risk countries and areas can be found here

Business Travel Requirements for an Colombia Visa for UK Citizens

  1. Visa Exempt

    Individuals who hold a machine readable passport and are traveling to Colombia for tourism or as a temporary visitor DO NOT require a Visa to enter the country. Travellers will be issued a permit on arrival valid for a stay of up to 90 days. Please refer to TEMPORARY VISITORS VISA for definition of Temporary visitor which includes doing business in Colombia, attending conferences or providing urgent technical assistance to Colombian companies:

    http://londres.consulado.gov.co/en

  2. Yellow Fever Certificate

    Applicants travelling to a Yellow Fever risk area in Colombia or arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country must provide a Yellow Fever certificate showing vaccine administration at least 10 days prior to entry into Colombia. A list of Yellow Fever risk countries and areas can be found here

Colombia Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Colombia visa?

    The best time to apply for your Colombia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Colombia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Colombia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.