1. Fast.  VisaConnection specializes in securing Colombia visas and can help you secure a Colombia visa.
  2. Easy.  VisaConnection is the easiest way to get a visa.  We process Colombia visas at the Colombia Embassy every day for residents of Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colombia Visa FAQs

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.

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 in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx.

Sample of Business Travel Requirements for a Colombia Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Visa May Not Be Required

    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. You may be required to pay an entry fee. 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://toronto.consulado.gov.co/

  2. Yellow Fever Risk Area

    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 entry into Colombia. A list of Yellow Fever risk countries and areas can be found at https://www.iamat.org/country/colombia/risk/yellow-fever.

  3. Previous visits to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19

    Colombia has temporarily suspended entry to travellers who have been to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

Sample of Tourist Travel Requirements for a Colombia Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Visa Exempt

    No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

    • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

  2. Yellow Fever Risk Area

    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 entry into Colombia. A list of Yellow Fever risk countries and areas can be found at https://www.iamat.org/country/colombia/risk/yellow-fever.

  3. Previous visits to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19

    Colombia has temporarily suspended entry to travellers who have been to China or other areas impacted by COVID-19 in the last 14 days.