Colombia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Colombia
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Colombia, with its embassy in Bogotá.
British citizens travelling to Colombia
United KingdomColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Colombian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Bogotá, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Colombian citizens
Ireland requires Colombian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Colombia
No visa is needed by British citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Colombian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Colombia?
The British embassy in Colombia is in Bogotá.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Colombia?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.