From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Complete the electronic application and upload the supporting documents in SITAC.
Submit through the official channel
Use Colombia V tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Decision time
Up to 30 calendar days
After complete submission and study-fee payment. Consultations with other authorities can take longer.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
CheckMig
This free preregistration is optional. Submit it between 72 hours and one hour before entry or departure, using your travel, contact and accommodation details.
Open CheckMigDetails that can change your plans
Check visa validity separately from your allowed stay
A V tourist visa may be valid for up to one year, but validity is not the permitted length of stay. The authorized stay is up to 90 days and may be extended by another 90 days, continuously or across separate stays. The total cannot exceed 180 continuous or discontinuous days in each 365-day period counted from visa issuance. The tourist visa does not permit work. Check the dates granted on your visa and any extension; the actual permission may be shorter.
Official guidancePractical tips for Colombia
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Watch for the separate issuance payment
After approval, pay the issuance charge within ten working days. Missing this deadline ends the application.
Save your CheckMig confirmation
Download it from the official service if the email is missing. Submitted details cannot be edited; create a new registration to correct an error.
Colombia at a glance
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Currency
- COP
- Calling code
- +57
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Cabo Verde need a visa for Colombia?
For tourism in Colombia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Cabo Verde should arrange an eVisa before travel. Complete the electronic application and upload the supporting documents in SITAC. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Colombia?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 30 calendar days. After complete submission and study-fee payment. Consultations with other authorities can take longer.
Do I need to complete CheckMig?
Optional for this route. This free preregistration is optional. Submit it between 72 hours and one hour before entry or departure, using your travel, contact and accommodation details. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my visit?
The published route allows 1 extension for 90 days. Apply using the official procedure before your current permission expires; an extension is subject to approval.
How long can I stay in Colombia with a visitor visa?
A V tourist visa may be valid for up to one year, but validity is not the permitted length of stay. The authorized stay is up to 90 days and may be extended by another 90 days, continuously or across separate stays. The total cannot exceed 180 continuous or discontinuous days in each 365-day period counted from visa issuance. The tourist visa does not permit work. Check the dates granted on your visa and any extension; the actual permission may be shorter.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Colombia V tourist visa
Complete the electronic application and upload the supporting documents in SITAC.
Open CheckMig
Check Colombia’s visa options
Official visa categories and guidance for foreign visitors.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
Suggest a correction