As of late 2024, the Colombian passport offers a decent level of global mobility. Colombian citizens can enjoy visa-free access to a significant number of countries and territories worldwide. This guide provides a detailed overview of where Colombians can travel without a visa, along with information on eVisas, visas on arrival, and countries requiring visas.
Visa-Free Destinations for Colombian Passport Holders
Colombian passport holders can travel to many destinations without needing a visa for tourism or short stays. As of March 2025, that number is 107. These countries span across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and Africa. Here’s a breakdown by continent:
Europe
Colombians have visa-free access to most of the Schengen Area and other European countries, including:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- Vatican City
Colombian Passport Example
A Colombian passport, granting access to numerous countries worldwide.
Asia
Several Asian countries also offer visa-free entry to Colombians:
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Kazakhstan
- Oman
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
The Caribbean and North/Central America
Colombians can explore many islands and countries in the Caribbean and Central America without a visa:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Panama
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
South America
Traveling within South America is exceptionally easy for Colombians, as most countries allow entry with just an ID card:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Ecuador
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Oceania
A few island nations in Oceania welcome Colombians visa-free:
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- New Caledonia
- Niue
- Samoa
Africa
While fewer in number compared to other continents, some African countries provide visa-free access:
- Kenya
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Réunion
- Seychelles
Countries Accessible with Just a Colombian ID Card
For travel within South America, Colombian citizens enjoy an additional benefit: they can enter the following countries using only their Colombian ID card (cédula de ciudadanía):
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
This makes regional travel incredibly convenient and accessible.
eVisa Options for Colombians
For some countries, Colombians can apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online, streamlining the visa application process. As of recent data, 37 countries offer eVisas to Colombian citizens, including:
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- India
- Kyrgyzstan
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Cuba
- Montserrat
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival for Colombians
Another option for Colombians is obtaining a visa on arrival (VOA). This means you can get your visa upon arrival at the airport or border crossing in the destination country. 27 countries offer VOA to Colombians, including:
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Jordan
- Laos
- Macau
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Marshall Islands
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Somalia
- Tanzania
- Zambia
Countries Requiring Visas for Colombian Citizens
Despite the extensive visa-free and visa-on-arrival options, Colombian citizens still need a visa to enter certain countries. As of the latest update, 55 countries require Colombians to obtain a visa before travel. These include:
- Gibraltar
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Afghanistan
- Brunei
- China
- Iran
- Iraq
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- North Korea
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkmenistan
- Yemen
- Anguilla
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Lucia
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Falkland Islands
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Guam
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Vanuatu
- Algeria
- Angola
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Mali
- Namibia
- Niger
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Saint Helena
- Sudan
- Gambia
- Tunisia
- Eswatini
It’s crucial to check the specific visa requirements and application procedures for these countries well in advance of your travel dates.
Passport Validity
Before planning your trip, it’s important to ensure that your Colombian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the destination country. This is a common requirement imposed by many countries.
Conclusion
The Colombian passport provides its citizens with access to a wide range of countries without the need for a visa. By understanding the visa policies of different nations, Colombians can plan their travels more effectively and enjoy seamless international experiences. Remember to always verify the most up-to-date visa requirements with the embassy or consulate of your intended destination before traveling.
