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Colombia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Colombia requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Colombia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sudafrica.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 South Africa
- Embassy of Colombia in Pretoria
177 Dyer Road, Hillcrest Office Park, Woodpecker Place, Pretoria
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Colombia has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Colombian citizens travelling to South Africa
ColombiaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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.
South African 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 South African citizens can stay in Colombia
How long South African citizens may stay in Colombia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Colombia is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Colombia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela admit South African citizens visa-free.
Colombian citizens travelling to South Africa
Colombian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Colombia?
Colombia requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Colombian embassy in South Africa?
The Colombian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
Colombian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
No; South African 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.