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South Africa visa for Colombian citizens

Visa required

Colombian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Colombia

South Africa has 1 mission in Colombia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bogotá.

South Africa looks after Colombia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Caracas, Venezuela (1,030 km from Bogotá) as the responsible post. Other nearest South African missions to Bogotá are in Kingston, Jamaica (1,520 km) and Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (1,539 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Colombia is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Colombia

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

Colombian citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Colombian citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Colombian citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Colombia, and its honorary consulate in Bogotá normally does not issue visas. Colombian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Colombia from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Colombian citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Colombian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Colombia

South African citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Colombian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Colombia?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Colombia, only honorary consulates in Bogotá. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela for Colombia.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Colombia?

South African citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for online before travel.

Can Colombian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Colombian citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.