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Do Canadians need a visa for Colombia?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

No. Canadian passport holders can visit Colombia visa-free (under 90 days, extendable to 180).

Colombia visa-free stay for Canadians: under 90 days, extendable to 180. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, checked .

Colombia entry fee for Canadians: Canadians pay Colombia a reciprocity fee on entry: COP 270,000 at the 2026 rate set by Migración Colombia (Resolution 0599 of 10 February 2026). Official fee. Source: Migración Colombia, checked .

PARÁGRAFO: Se entiende como actividad de corta estancia aquella cuya duración es menor de 90 días y que puede ser extensible hasta 180 días, en los casos que determine la norma. A. NACIONALES DE ESTADOS EXENTOS DE REQUISITO DE VISA PARA ACTIVIDADES DE CORTA ESTANCIA: <Literal modificado por el artículo 4 de la Resolución 12189 de 2026.In English: PARAGRAPH: A short stay is an activity lasting less than 90 days, which may be extended up to 180 days where the rules provide. A. NATIONALS OF STATES EXEMPT FROM THE VISA REQUIREMENT FOR SHORT-STAY ACTIVITIES: <List amended by article 4 of Resolution 12189 of 2026.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería)

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería)Visas only at tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.coReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Canadians need a visa?
  4. Fee
  5. Processing time
  6. Documents
  7. What changed
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free · under 90 days, extendable to 180
StayUnder 90 days, extendable to 180
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeCanadians pay Colombia a reciprocity fee on entry: COP 270,000 at the 2026 rate set by Migración Colombia (Resolution 0599 of 10 February 2026).2Pay the fee online by credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express) before you arrive and show a screenshot of the approved receipt to the immigration officer, or pay in person at the port of entry.31 more below
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co

Do Canadians need a visa for Colombia?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería) lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: under 90 days, extendable to 180.

“PARÁGRAFO: Se entiende como actividad de corta estancia aquella cuya duración es menor de 90 días y que puede ser extensible hasta 180 días, en los casos que determine la norma. A. NACIONALES DE ESTADOS EXENTOS DE REQUISITO DE VISA PARA ACTIVIDADES DE CORTA ESTANCIA: <Literal modificado por el artículo 4 de la Resolución 12189 de 2026.”

In English: “PARAGRAPH: A short stay is an activity lasting less than 90 days, which may be extended up to 180 days where the rules provide. A. NATIONALS OF STATES EXEMPT FROM THE VISA REQUIREMENT FOR SHORT-STAY ACTIVITIES: <List amended by article 4 of Resolution 12189 of 2026.”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • No entry fee is due if your destination is the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina archipelago, if you are under 14 or over 79, if you hold a valid Colombian visa, or if you only transit the airport without entering Colombia.

    Están exentos(as) los(as) ciudadanos(as) que cumplan algunos de los siguientes criterios: Su destino de ingreso y permanencia en Colombia sea el Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina. Menores de 14 años y mayores de 79 años. Titulares de visa colombiana vigente. ... Pasajeros(as) en tránsito aeroportuario que no implique ingreso a territorio colombiano.In English: Exempt are citizens who meet any of the following criteria: their destination of entry and stay in Colombia is the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina; children under 14 and people over 79; holders of a valid Colombian visa; ... passengers in airport transit that does not involve entering Colombian territory.Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia), page 'Ingreso de nacionales canadienses y nicaragüenses' · checked

  • The entry permit (PIP) is given free by the immigration officer at the border, with nothing to apply for in advance; a tourist permit lasts up to 90 days.

    El PIP es un permiso que se concede en los puestos de control migratorio al momento de la entrada al territorio colombiano. No requiere trámite previo y se otorga directamente por el oficial de migración si el(la) extranjero(a) cumple con los requisitos establecidos. ... Permiso de Turismo (PT) Para actividades turísticas y de recreación Hasta 90 días ... Costo: GratuitoIn English: The PIP is a permit granted at immigration control posts on entering Colombian territory. It requires no prior application and is granted directly by the immigration officer if the foreigner meets the requirements. ... Tourism Permit (PT): for tourism and recreation, up to 90 days ... Cost: freeMigración Colombia · checked

  • A tourist permit can be extended (PTP) by up to 90 more days, but your total stay may not exceed 180 days, continuous or not, in the same calendar year.

    Dirigido a: Extranjeros(as) cuya nacionalidad no requiera visa y que deseen extender su permanencia en Colombia, habiendo utilizado previamente un Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia (PIP). ... Límite de tiempo: No puede exceder los 180 días calendario (continuos o discontinuos) dentro del mismo año calendario. ... Permiso de Turismo (PT) Hasta 90 días calendarioIn English: For: foreigners whose nationality does not require a visa who wish to extend their stay in Colombia after using an Entry and Stay Permit (PIP). ... Time limit: may not exceed 180 calendar days (continuous or not) within the same calendar year. ... Tourism Permit (PT): up to 90 calendar daysMigración Colombia · checked

  • Any paid activity in Colombia needs a visa, whatever your nationality.

    Toda actividad remunerada requiere visa, independiente de la nacionalidad a la que pertenezcaIn English: Any paid activity requires a visa, regardless of nationalityMigración Colombia · checked

Fee

No visa is needed, but visitors pay an entry fee:

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (under 90 days, extendable to 180). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Colombia visa-free for Canadians now?

Yes: visa-free (under 90 days, extendable to 180). Checked on 5 Nov 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería).

How much does a Colombia visa cost for Canadians?

No visa is needed, but visitors pay an entry fee. Canadians pay Colombia a reciprocity fee on entry: COP 270,000 at the 2026 rate set by Migración Colombia (Resolution 0599 of 10 February 2026). Pay the fee online by credit or debit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express) before you arrive and show a screenshot of the approved receipt to the immigration officer, or pay in person at the port of entry. The extension costs COP 150,000 in 2026 (only Ecuadorians and EU citizens are exempt): file it online with the Formulario Único de Trámites at least 5 working days before your PIP expires, pay once it is pre-approved, and the extension is emailed 3 working days after payment.

Can I get a Colombia visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (under 90 days, extendable to 180). The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (Cancillería): entry rulecancilleria.gov.co · checked
  2. Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia): feesmigracioncolombia.gov.co · checked
  3. Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia), page 'Ingreso de nacionales canadienses y nicaragüenses': fees and entry conditionsmigracioncolombia.gov.co · checked
  4. Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia): entry conditionsmigracioncolombia.gov.co · checked
  5. Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia): entry conditions and feesmigracioncolombia.gov.co · checked
  6. Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia): documents and entry conditionsmigracioncolombia.gov.co · checked
  7. Migración Colombia (Unidad Administrativa Especial Migración Colombia): documentsmigracioncolombia.gov.co · checked
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