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Colombia visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for online before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on Cancillería – SITAC visa application

All visa types for Colombia

For the tourist visa, Colombia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$108, and applications are made on 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 Botswana

Colombia has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Colombian citizens travelling to Botswana

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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.

Before travelling from Botswana to Colombia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of Botswana can stay in Colombia

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Botswana carry the approval when they travel.

Colombia’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Ecuador, Panama and Brazil admit citizens of Botswana visa-free. Peru and Venezuela require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Colombian citizens travelling to Botswana

Colombian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Colombia.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Colombia?

Citizens of Botswana need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for online before travel.

Is there an embassy of Colombia in Botswana?

No. Colombia has no embassy in Botswana.

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 Botswana?

Colombian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Colombia visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana 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.