How much does a visa for Colombia cost?

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Colombia they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

How do I apply for a visa for Colombia?

Start on Colombia’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.

Colombia

Republic of Colombia

South AmericaBogotáCO · COL

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At a glance

Currency

Colombian Peso

COP · $

Languages

Spanish

spa

Calling code

+57

Area

1,141,748 km²

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Entry & visa

Colombia visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Colombia depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities

101

Visa-free

nationalities

Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA

nationalities

Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Colombia, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Official sources

Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia Official e-Visa portal

Last checked 2026-07-05

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

Visa type

Indicative cost

Applies to

Tourist

No fee

Most Western tourists (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, etc.) enter visa-free for up to 90 days; no entry visa fee. A stay extension (max 180 days/calendar year) requires a paid permit via Migracion Colombia.

Visa typeTourist

Indicative costNo fee

Applies toMost Western tourists (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, etc.) enter visa-free for up to 90 days; no entry visa fee. A stay extension (max 180 days/calendar year) requires a paid permit via Migracion Colombia.

Visa

No fee

Check-Mig mandatory online pre-registration is FREE via the official Migracion Colombia portal. Third-party sites charging fees (often USD 20-70) are not official.

Visa typeVisa

Indicative costNo fee

Applies toCheck-Mig mandatory online pre-registration is FREE via the official Migracion Colombia portal. Third-party sites charging fees (often USD 20-70) are not official.

Good to know

Most Western nationals (US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) do not need a visa for tourism and receive up to 90 days on entry, extendable once up to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.
All travellers, regardless of nationality, must complete the free Check-Mig online form via Migracion Colombia between 72 hours and 1 hour before departure — for both entry and exit.
Check-Mig is an immigration-control pre-registration tool, NOT a visa or a substitute for one.
Passport should be valid for the stay; officials may request proof of onward/return travel and funds. Avoid unofficial 'Check-Mig' sites that charge for the free form.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 101 countries can currently enter Colombia visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.