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.
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
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
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
Read the dates on your tourist visa
The visa may be valid for up to one year. The initial 90-day stay can be extended by 90 days, capped at 180 days within each 365-day period counted from visa issuance.
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 Zimbabwe need a visa for Colombia?
For tourism in Colombia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Zimbabwe should arrange an eVisa before travel. Complete the electronic application and upload the supporting documents in SITAC.
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.
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.
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