Colombia
United States
United States visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
Colombian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at co.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Colombia
- Embassy of the United States in Bogotá
Carrera 45 24B-27, Bogotá
The United States has 1 mission in Colombia, with its embassy in Bogotá.
US visas issued to citizens of Colombia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 438,225 | 550,713 |
| Student (F, M) | 4,407 | 3,820 |
| Exchange (J) | 13,379 | 9,913 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 7,500 | 7,969 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2,796 | 1,777 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 5,045 | 4,440 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2,356 | 1,287 |
| Other | 19 | 7 |
| Total | 473,727 | 579,926 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 24.7% | 32.8% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 579,926 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Colombia, the 5th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 95%. That is 22% more than in fiscal year 2024 (473,727).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Colombia received 183,308, 20% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 32.8% for citizens of Colombia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 24.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Colombia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Colombia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Colombia
United StatesColombia Visa-free, 90 days Colombia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Colombian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Colombian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Bogotá, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Colombian citizens
Mexico admits Colombian citizens visa-free. Canada requires Colombian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Colombia
US citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Colombian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Colombia?
The US embassy in Colombia is in Bogotá.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Colombia?
US citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Colombian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.