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France visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at co.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Colombia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 84 | 8 | 8.7% | 40.5% |
| 2024 | 161 | 140 | 13 | 8.4% | 39.3% |
| 2025 | 184 | 185 | 0 | 0.0% | 43.8% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Colombia (Bogotá) received 184 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 185. 0.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 8.4%: the rate fell by 8.4 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (161).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.0% of the applications lodged in Colombia that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Colombia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Colombia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Colombia
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Colombia to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in France
Colombian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Colombian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Colombian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Colombian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Colombia
French citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Colombia and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Colombian citizens stay in France?
Colombian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Colombia?
French citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Colombian citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.