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Japan visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at colombia.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Colombia
Japan has 1 mission in Colombia, with its embassy in Bogotá.
Japanese citizens travelling to Colombia
JapanColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Colombian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Colombian citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Bogotá, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Colombia
Japanese citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Colombia?
The Japanese embassy in Colombia is in Bogotá.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Japanese citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Colombian citizens need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.