Laos
Colombia
Colombia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Colombia requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Colombia visa guide
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
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 Laos
Colombia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Colombian citizens travelling to Laos
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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.
Lao citizens planning a trip to Colombia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Colombia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Colombia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Ecuador admits Lao citizens visa-free. Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Colombian citizens travelling to Laos
Colombian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Colombia requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Colombia in Laos?
No. Colombia has no embassy in Laos.
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 Laos?
Colombian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
No; Lao 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.