Do Indians need a visa for Colombia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Colombia unless they hold a Schengen or US visa with at least 180 days of validity, or a residence permit from a Schengen state or the United States. Everyone else applies online for a Visitor (V) visa, which is issued as an e-visa.
When you do not need a visa
You can enter without a visa if you hold one of the following:
- A Schengen or US visa with at least 180 days of validity when you enter Colombia
- A valid residence permit issued by a Schengen state or the United States
Carry the visa or permit with you: it is checked when you arrive in Colombia.
Colombia visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry without a Colombian visa | Indian citizens with a qualifying Schengen or US visa or residence permit | Short stay, as authorised on arrival | No visa fee |
| Visitor (V) visa, issued as an e-visa | Tourism, business, events and other short visits | Stated on the visa | Shown in the online application |
Colombia visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Entry without a Colombian visa | No visa fee |
| Visitor (V) visa, issued as an e-visa | Shown in the online application |
The visa is paid for in two parts: a study fee when you apply and an issuance fee once it is approved. Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sets the amounts and shows them in the online application, so this page does not quote a figure.
Documents required
The official source lists these documents:
- Passport in good condition with at least 2 blank pages
- Copy of the passport’s biographical page
- Recent photograph, 3 x 3 cm, on a white background
- Proof of the activities you plan in Colombia
- Proof of financial capacity
- Ticket to leave Colombia
- Invitation letter, where applicable
How to apply
Check whether you are exempt because of a Schengen or US visa or residence permit.
If not, complete the online visa form on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and upload your documents.
Pay the study fee within 10 calendar days, using the reference number the system gives you. The application is only reviewed after payment.
If the visa is approved, pay the issuance fee within 10 calendar days.
The e-visa is sent to your email. No stamp is needed: show it on a device or as a printed copy when you enter Colombia.
Processing time
Not published; each of the two fees must be paid within 10 calendar days, and the e-visa is emailed within 10 calendar days of the final payment.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Colombia unless they hold a Schengen or US visa with at least 180 days of validity, or a residence permit from a Schengen state or the United States. Everyone else applies online for a Visitor (V) visa, which is issued as an e-visa.
Entry without a Colombian visa: No visa fee. Visitor (V) visa, issued as an e-visa: Shown in the online application. The visa is paid for in two parts: a study fee when you apply and an issuance fee once it is approved. Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sets the amounts and shows them in the online application, so this page does not quote a figure.
Not published; each of the two fees must be paid within 10 calendar days, and the e-visa is emailed within 10 calendar days of the final payment.
Check whether you are exempt because of a Schengen or US visa or residence permit. If not, complete the online visa form on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and upload your documents. Pay the study fee within 10 calendar days, using the reference number the system gives you. The application is only reviewed after payment. If the visa is approved, pay the issuance fee within 10 calendar days. The e-visa is sent to your email. No stamp is needed: show it on a device or as a printed copy when you enter Colombia.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.