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Do American citizens need a visa for Colombia?
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Colombia United States passport holders can enter Colombia without a visa.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026⚠️ Migración Colombia has reported copies of the Check-MIG platform that harvest personal data and says the form is free and should only be filled in on its own apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co site. Use only the official links below.
At the border
- Visa-exempt tourists receive an entry permit (PIP) of up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 more, with a ceiling of 180 days per calendar year; request the extension at least 5 business days before expiry.
- All air travellers, Colombian and foreign, must complete the free Check-MIG form online between 72 hours and 1 hour before the flight; it is not needed at land border posts.
- Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and the purpose of the trip.
- Yellow fever vaccination is not required for most arrivals but is recommended at least 10 days before visiting high-risk areas; proof is demanded at some national parks and checkpoints in very high-risk zones, and travellers coming from Angola, DR Congo or Uganda must show an international certificate.
- Tourists may not take paid work.
Recent changes
- Apr 2025: Health Ministry Resolution 691 of 2025 declared a yellow fever health emergency, with vaccination recommended before visiting risk municipalities and certificates checked at high-risk national parks.
- Mar 2026: Resolution 3969 of 2026 (26 Mar 2026, Diario Oficial 31 Mar 2026) replaced earlier visa fee schedules, setting the tourist visa issuance fee at USD 52 / EUR 40.
- Feb 2026: Migración Colombia updated its own service fees (Resolution 0599 of 10 Feb 2026).
Official source: Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia) · Not yet confirmed officially: cancilleria.gov.co blocks automated reading; Resolution 3969/2026 fee figures come from official-page excerpts returned by search, consularVisa study fee amount for 2026 (older pages say USD 50; 2026 procedure sheets show USD 56 for visitor categories), consularVisa.processing, Minimum passport validity at entry, Whether the yellow fever measures under Resolution 691/2025 are still in force in Nov 2026
What United States passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
United States is one of 101 passports in the “visa-free” group for Colombia. See the full Colombia visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in South America for United States passport holders
Colombia is one of 115 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United States passport, which ranks #10 worldwide with a mobility score of 158. Of 12 destinations in South America, 9 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Colombia?
United States passport holders can enter Colombia without a visa.
Do Colombia citizens need a visa for the United States?
Colombia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the United States.
Colombia visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Colombia before you book.