United Kingdom
Colombia
Colombia visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at reinounido.embajada.gov.co
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Colombian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
For a trip from the United Kingdom 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Colombia
British citizens may stay in Colombia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Colombia.
Colombia’s neighbours for British citizens
Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Brazil and Venezuela admit British citizens visa-free.
Colombian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Colombian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Colombia?
British citizens can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Colombia?
British citizens can stay in Colombia for up to 90 days.
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Colombian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Colombia visa-free?
Yes, British citizens can enter Colombia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.