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Whether you’re planning to relocate, start a new business venture, invest in real estate, or manage the legalization of your U.S. documents, we provide expert guidance every step of the way. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you navigate Colombian regulations, business requirements, and investment processes with ease and confidence. From visa applications and company formation to foreign investment certification and document apostilles, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs. Trust us to make your transition to Colombia smooth, efficient, and fully compliant with local laws.
Colombia does not issue visas on arrival. However, many travelers, depending on their nationality, receive an entry stamp upon arrival that allows them to stay for up to 90 days without a visa. This stamp is effectively treated as a short-term permission for tourism.
Citizens from countries like the United States, Canada, most European Union nations, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand can enter Colombia visa-free for tourism. South American nationals from countries like Argentina, Chile, and Brazil also enjoy visa-free travel. Always verify the latest visa requirements before traveling. You can check the entire list on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
You can enter and leave Colombia multiple times within a calendar year, provided your total stay does not exceed 90 days and 180 days with the tourist stamp extension. Each entry and exit is recorded by immigration, and cumulative days are calculated based on your entry stamps.
The visa may be granted to people who do not have free entry to the country as tourists present their passports for up to 2 years, taking into account the activity that the foreigner intends to perform in Colombia. The stay in the national territory authorized to the holder will be 180 continuous or discontinuous non-extendable days in each 365 days of visa use.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Citizens from many countries, including the US, Canada, EU nations, and some South American countries, can enter Colombia visa-free. You can check the entire list on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Yes, US citizens can travel to Colombia without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. Upon arrival, they receive an entry stamp that can be extended for an additional 90 days, allowing a maximum stay of 180 days in a calendar year through the tourist stamp extension.
To obtain a Colombian tourist visa, you need to apply through Colombia’s immigration platform or at a Colombian consulate in your country. The process typically requires completing an online form, submitting your passport, providing proof of return or onward travel, financial evidence to show you can support your stay, and paying the visa fee. Note that many nationalities, such as US and EU citizens, do not need a visa for short tourist visits.
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