Colombia visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (CheckMig is free)
- Processing time
- Immediate at border
- Validity
- Tied to the foreign visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Indian passport holders with a valid US or Schengen visa (min validity typically 180 days)
- Arrival card
- Check-Mig (Migración Colombia) — free, 72 h before travel
Do you need a visa for Colombia?
Travellers from ~100 countries 90 days (extendable to 180/yr): Singapore, Malaysia, India (visa-free since Dec 2024), Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. Also holders of valid US or Schengen visas of most other nationalities. can generally enter Colombia without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Colombia offers an official online (eVisa) system via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (cancilleria.gov.co). Many Indians can enter WITHOUT a Colombian visa if they hold a valid US or Schengen visa (90 days). All travellers should complete the free CheckMig pre-registration 72-1 hours before arrival. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt (90 days).. Indian passport holders with a valid US or Schengen visa (min validity typically 180 days)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ~100 countries 90 days (extendable to 180/yr): Singapore, Malaysia, India (visa-free since Dec 2024), Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. Also holders of valid US or Schengen visas of most other nationalities. do not require a visa for Colombia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Migración Colombia — Check-Mig) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Colombia visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (90 days)
Official fee: Free (CheckMig is free)- Validity
- Tied to the foreign visa
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Immediate at border
- Processing time
- Immediate at border
- Where to apply
- https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf
Who needs it: Indian passport holders with a valid US or Schengen visa (min validity typically 180 days)
Visa-free: ~100 countries 90 days (extendable to 180/yr): Singapore, Malaysia, India (visa-free since Dec 2024), Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. Also holders of valid US or Schengen visas of most other nationalities.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Valid US or Schengen visa
- CheckMig pre-registration
- Return ticket and proof of funds
Arrival card: Check-Mig (Migración Colombia) — free, 72 h before travel
Extra charges: None
Indians now fully visa-free.
Source: Migración Colombia — Check-Mig · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor visa (V) — online
Official fee: Approx USD 52 study fee + USD 82 issuance (varies by visa class)- Validity
- Up to 2 years; stay per year capped
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Approx 5-10 business days
- Processing time
- Approx 5-10 business days
- Where to apply
- https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa
Who needs it: Indian passport holders without a qualifying US/Schengen visa
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Recent color photo (white background)
- Completed online application
- Return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Bank statements (proof of funds)
- Travel insurance
Arrival card: Check-Mig
Extra charges: Card printing / service charges may apply
Fully online — no embassy visit for most.
Source: Cancillería de Colombia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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