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Colombia visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Colombia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Colombia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenia.embajada.gov.co
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
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.
Colombian missions in Kenya
Colombia has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Colombian citizens travelling to Kenya
ColombiaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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 Kenya 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Colombia
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Colombia’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Colombian citizens travelling to Kenya
Colombian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Colombia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Colombian embassy in Kenya?
The Colombian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
Colombian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.