Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visitor visas to Colombia for U.S. citizens
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, study
, long stay
, work
, other
Visitor visas — what you need to know
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
from 6 months to 2 years
Fees
$16 – $252
Which visitor visas is best suited for you?
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