Nicaragua
Colombia
Colombia visa for Nicaraguan citizens
Entry requirement
Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Colombia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nicaragua.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 Nicaragua
- Embassy of Colombia in Managua
Calle los Ceales, Managua
Colombia has 1 mission in Nicaragua, with its embassy in Managua.
Colombian citizens travelling to Nicaragua
ColombiaNicaragua Visa on arrival Nicaragua 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.
Before travelling from Nicaragua to Colombia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Colombia
How long Nicaraguan citizens may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nicaraguan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; Nicaraguan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Colombia’s neighbours for Nicaraguan citizens
Ecuador, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela admit Nicaraguan citizens visa-free. Peru requires Nicaraguan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Colombian citizens travelling to Nicaragua
Colombian citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Colombian embassy in Nicaragua?
The Colombian embassy in Nicaragua is in Managua.
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 Nicaragua?
Colombian citizens receive their visa for Nicaragua at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
No; Nicaraguan citizens need an e-Visa for Colombia.
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.