North Korea
Colombia
Colombia visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Colombia visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
For the tourist visa, Colombia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$108, and applications are made on 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 North Korea
Colombia has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Colombian citizens travelling to North Korea
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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.
Before travelling from North Korea 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Colombia
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Colombia’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Colombian citizens travelling to North Korea
Colombian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Colombia?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Colombia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Colombia in North Korea?
No. Colombia has no embassy in North Korea.
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 North Korea?
Colombian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
No; North Korean 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.