| Colombia Visa Information |
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Who requires a Visa?
What documents will be required?
Time required to issue a Visa
How do I apply?
What is the cost of a Visa?
How long is the Visa valid for?
Other information
Embassy contact information |
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Who requires a visa?
VISAS: Required by all except the following for touristic purposes for up to 90 days:
a) 1. nationals listed in the table above (except for nationals of the Republic of Ireland);
b) nationals of Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Holland, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Portugal, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Spain, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, UK, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.
What documents will be required?
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all.
Time required to issue visa:
5 for nationals resident in the UK who require a visa; in all other instances 10 to 15 days. It is advised to allow plenty of time for applications.
How do I apply?
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport with at least one blank page to affix the visa (two pages for business visas). (b) Three recent passport-size photos. (c) Two completed application forms. (d) Onward or return tickets. (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (such as latest bank statements). (f) Fee, payable by cash, cheque or postal order. (g) Proof of address. (h) For business visas a letter of responsibility from company in Colombia is required. (i) Photocopies of all the above documentation.
For other visas other documents may be required. These will need to be translated into Spanish, and some of them will need to be legalised by the Consulate. Most applications will need to be supported by documents from the relevant organisations/the relevant ministry in Colombia and in the applicant’s country of origin. Some nationals may be required to undergo an interview prior to being issued with a visa. Contact the nearest Colombian Consulate or Consular section at Embassy for further details.
What is the cost of a visa?
Tourist: £30 (depends on nationality). Temporary visitor: £75. Business: £120. Company: £155. Temporary working: £160. For other types and costs contact the Consulate or Consular section at Embassy.
How long is the visa valid for?
Up to 3 months although depends on nationality and purpose of stay. A visitor’s permit will be issued on arrival and a 15-day extension to this period may usually be granted.
Other information:
Temporary residence: Enquire at Consulate or Consular section of Embassy for further details; see Contact Addresses section.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Embassy of Colombia for information on what documentation you may require to enter Colombia. |
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