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Colombia visa for Eritrean citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Colombia visa?

Visitor visa for tourism (Visa V Turismo) and visa-free entry permit (PIP)

Key facts

Maximum stay
90 days per entry, extendable to 180 days (continuous or not) per calendar year for visa-exempt travellers; 180 days in each 365 for V Turismo holders
Fee
US$108
Processing time
Up to 30 calendar days after the study fee is paid; e-visa emailed within 10 working days of paying the issuance fee

Apply on Cancillería – SITAC visa application

All visa types for Colombia

Colombia’s tourist visa costs US$108 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co. Processing time, as Colombia states it: Up to 30 calendar days after the study fee is paid; e-visa emailed within 10 working days of paying the issuance fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days per entry, extendable to 180 days (continuous or not) per calendar year for visa-exempt travellers; 180 days in each 365 for V Turismo holders.

Where to apply in Eritrea

Colombia has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Colombian citizens travelling to Eritrea

ColombiaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Colombia

Travel advice for Colombia

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

For a trip from Eritrea to Colombia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Colombia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Colombia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Colombia

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Colombia’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Colombian citizens travelling to Eritrea

Colombian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Colombia?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Is there an embassy of Colombia in Eritrea?

No. Colombia has no embassy in Eritrea.

How much does the Colombia tourist visa cost?

Colombia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$108 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 30 calendar days after the study fee is paid; e-visa emailed within 10 working days of paying the issuance fee.

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Colombian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Colombia visa-free?

No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia.

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.