Last updated 2026-04-27
Visitor visa to Colombia for U.S. citizens
Travel purpose:
Work
, tourism
, study
, business
, transit
, long stay
, other
, medical reasons
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Issued to a foreign national who wishes to visit Colombia once or multiple times, or to stay temporarily in the country without the intention of remaining there as a permanent resident. This is the main visa for temporary travel, covering a wide range of purposes, from tourism and short-term business to medical treatment and even long-term remote work. The maximum validity period of the visa (i.e., the period during which the applicant can use it to enter the country) can be up to 2 years, depending on the selected category. This type of visa does not lead to obtaining permanent residency in Colombia.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 6 months to 2 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$16 – $252
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Student visa
Eligible individuals
Student, intern, exchange student
Visa validity period:
2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Visa for seasonal agriculture worker
Eligible individuals
Seasonal worker, participant in the government program
Visa validity period:
6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Religious student visa
Eligible individuals
Missionary; novice; seminarian; a person engaged in spiritual ministry on a voluntary basis
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Religious visa
Eligible individuals
Clergyman, missionary
Visa validity period:
2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Volunteer or cooperator visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, participant in a cooperation program, aid worker
Visa validity period:
2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Visa for film or audiovisual production
Eligible individuals
Director, producer, cinematographer, production designer, other technical specialist
Visa validity period:
1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Visa for permanent correspondent
Eligible individuals
Journalist, media staff
Visa validity period:
2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Technical assistance visa
Eligible individuals
Engineer, technician, qualified professional
Visa validity period:
2 years
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Work placement visa
Eligible individuals
Contract specialist, technical staff, highly qualified personnel
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 2 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Service provider visa
Eligible individuals
Contract-based specialist, technical specialist, highly qualified specialist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 2 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Promotion of internationalization visa
Eligible individuals
Innovation and technology specialist, highly qualified professional, innovator, expert
Visa validity period:
2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252
Rentista visa
Eligible individuals
Rentier, investor, recipient of a pension and/or annuity, or a person with passive income from royalties, an inheritance, or other lawful sources
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 2 years
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$16 – $252