Colombia
Canada
Canada visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
Colombian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Colombia
- Embassy of Canada in Bogotá
Cra. 7, No. 114-33, Piso 14, Bogotá, D.C. Colombia
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- Consulate of Canada in Cartagena
Cra. 2 No. 8-146, Of. 313, Centro Comercial Bocagrande Cartagena
All missions of Canada in Colombia
Canada has 3 missions in Colombia, with its embassy in Bogotá. Consulates: Manizales and Cartagena.
Canadian citizens travelling to Colombia
CanadaColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Colombia to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Colombian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Colombian citizens apply
In Colombia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Bogotá and the consulates in Manizales and Cartagena, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Colombian citizens
The United States requires Colombian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Colombia
Colombia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Colombian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Colombia?
The Canadian embassy in Colombia is in Bogotá; there are also consulates in Manizales and Cartagena.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Colombia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Colombian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.