Benin
Colombia
Colombia visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Colombia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Colombia visa?
Visitor visa for tourism (Visa V Turismo) and visa-free entry permit (PIP)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days per entry, extendable to 180 days (continuous or not) per calendar year for visa-exempt travellers; 180 days in each 365 for V Turismo holders
- Fee
- US$108
- Processing time
- Up to 30 calendar days after the study fee is paid; e-visa emailed within 10 working days of paying the issuance fee
Colombia’s tourist visa costs US$108 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co. Processing time, as Colombia states it: Up to 30 calendar days after the study fee is paid; e-visa emailed within 10 working days of paying the issuance fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days per entry, extendable to 180 days (continuous or not) per calendar year for visa-exempt travellers; 180 days in each 365 for V Turismo holders.
Where to apply in Benin
Colombia has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Colombian citizens travelling to Benin
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Travel advice for Colombia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Colombia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Colombia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Colombia
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Colombia’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Ecuador admits Beninese citizens visa-free. Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Colombian citizens travelling to Benin
Colombian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Colombia in Benin?
No. Colombia has no embassy in Benin.
How much does the Colombia tourist visa cost?
Colombia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$108 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 30 calendar days after the study fee is paid; e-visa emailed within 10 working days of paying the issuance fee.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Colombian citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.