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Colombia passport and entry requirements

Passport must be valid on entry.

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Level 3· Reconsider TravelColombiaState Dept. updated April 17, 2025

Updated information on civil unrest and kidnapping. Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism . The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime , kidnapping , conflic

Full advisory detailsState Department page

Passport you need

No visa for tourist stays. Travelers complete Colombia's Check-Mig online form before each flight.

Official U.S. Department of State country information

Visa and travel authorizations

U.S. citizens can generally visit for tourism without a visa for short stays, but rules change — always confirm on the official government site before booking.

Colombia visa requirementsRun the visa wizard

Before you book

  1. 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
  2. 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
  3. 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
  4. 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.