How Indian passport holders get a visa for Colombia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Consular visa — or visa-free for holders of US/Schengen visa
- Government fee: USD 45–82 (~₹3,800–6,900) consular visa fee. Visa-free entry under the held-visa concession is free.
- Processing time: Consular visa: 5–15 working days. Visa-free entry: instant on arrival.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry, extendable to 180 days within a calendar year by the Migration Colombia office in-country.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 78/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Application form
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings / itinerary
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Employer NOC / business proof
- Cover letter
- If using visa-free entry: the actual US / Schengen visa in your passport (180+ days remaining validity)
How & where to apply
If you hold a valid US or Schengen visa with at least 180 days of validity remaining at the time of entering Colombia, you can fly to Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. Otherwise apply at the Embassy of Colombia in New Delhi. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia — Visa info (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Bogotá (BOG) for non-Colombian destinations does not require a visa.
Good to know
The held-visa rule (US or Schengen with ≥180 days remaining validity) is the easiest path. Embassy of India in Bogotá has an active travel advisory — read before going. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.eoibogota.gov.in/page/advisory-for-indians-travelling-to-colombia-and-ecuador/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Colombia?
Consular visa — or visa-free for holders of US/Schengen visa. The held-visa rule (US or Schengen with ≥180 days remaining validity) is the easiest path. Embassy of India in Bogotá has an active travel advisory — read before going. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Colombia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Application form; Recent passport-size photographs; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings / itinerary; Bank statements (last 3 months); Employer NOC / business proof; Cover letter; If using visa-free entry: the actual US / Schengen visa in your passport (180+ days remaining validity)
How long does a Colombia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Consular visa: 5–15 working days. Visa-free entry: instant on arrival.. Government fee: USD 45–82 (~₹3,800–6,900) consular visa fee. Visa-free entry under the held-visa concession is free.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry, extendable to 180 days within a calendar year by the Migration Colombia office in-country..
How do Indians apply for a Colombia visa?
If you hold a valid US or Schengen visa with at least 180 days of validity remaining at the time of entering Colombia, you can fly to Colombia visa-free for up to 90 days. Otherwise apply at the Embassy of Colombia in New Delhi. Official source: https://www.eoibogota.gov.in/page/advisory-for-indians-travelling-to-colombia-and-ecuador/